Bromma is one of the easier airports to navigate with children. It is small, fast, and close to the city. But there are a few things worth knowing before you land.
The terminal experience
Bromma is compact. The walk from the gate to baggage claim is short, and the terminal is flat with elevators and ramps. There are no long corridors or confusing connections. You will not lose a toddler in this airport. Luggage appears quickly, and the exit is obvious. The whole process from plane to outside can take 10-15 minutes.
Facilities are basic compared to larger airports. There is no dedicated family room or children's play area. Restrooms have changing tables. If you need to feed or change a baby, do it on the plane or find a quiet corner in the small terminal.
Getting to the city with children
The Flygbussarna coach is manageable with one child and a reasonable amount of luggage. It has space underneath for bags, and the ride is only 20 minutes. But if you have a stroller, a car seat, and multiple suitcases, it gets tight. There is no guarantee of seats during busy times.
A taxi works well for families, but there is a catch: Swedish taxis do not routinely carry child seats. Swedish law requires children under 135 cm to use appropriate restraints. If you take a taxi from the rank, you are unlikely to find one with a child seat ready.
A pre-booked transfer is the most reliable option for families. You can request the specific child seat or booster you need at the time of booking. The driver arrives with it installed. You also get help with luggage, a guaranteed vehicle size, and no scrambling at the taxi rank while managing tired kids.
Child seat rules in Sweden
Sweden takes child safety in vehicles seriously. Children under 135 cm must use an appropriate child restraint. This applies to taxis as well, though enforcement is inconsistent. Some taxi companies carry boosters if requested, but availability is not guaranteed. If your child needs a rear-facing seat or specific restraint, booking a transfer with the seat included is the only reliable approach.
Strollers and heavy luggage
If you are bringing a stroller, it will come through baggage claim as oversized luggage. Bromma's small terminal means you do not have far to carry it. Once outside, a taxi or transfer handles the bulk easily. The Flygbussarna has luggage holds, but loading a stroller plus bags while holding a child's hand in a queue is not relaxing.
Practical tips for families
Bromma has a small cafe in the terminal, but options are limited. If your children are hungry after landing, plan to eat in the city rather than at the airport. The ride is short enough that this is not a problem.
If you are renting a car, the rental desks are in the terminal. However, Stockholm's city centre is not car-friendly, with congestion charges and limited parking. For a city stay, skip the car and use a transfer to your hotel.
The best family strategy at Bromma: book a transfer with child seats arranged, walk out of the small terminal, and be at your hotel in 20 minutes. It is one of the least stressful airport-to-city journeys in Europe.