ankomsttid

Ankomsttid, meaning arrival time, is the time at which something is expected to reach its destination. The term is used in Swedish-speaking contexts and in related Nordic languages. It can refer to a scheduled arrival (planerad ankomst) or an estimated arrival (beräknad ankomst) and applies to people, vehicles, and goods.

In transportation, ankomsttid is a central element of timetables and passenger information. For trains and buses, the announced arrival time tells passengers when to expect arrival at stations or stops; for flights, ships, and ferries, it indicates when the craft is expected to land, dock, or berth. In logistics and delivery services, ankomsttid is used to coordinate handoffs, transfers, and customer notifications, and can be updated in real time based on traffic, weather, or operational delays.

Practical usage often distinguishes between planned, estimated, and revised arrivals. The term is also commonly paired with qualifiers such as planerad or beräknad to avoid confusion with actual arrival times. Ankomsttid is typically distinct from avgångstid, the departure time, which marks the start of a journey.