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✈️ Cheap flights to Sweden
Compare fares to Sweden from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Sweden
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARN | Stockholm-Arlanda | Stockholm | Main |
| VST | Stockholm Västerås | Stockholm / Västerås | Main |
| NYO | Stockholm Skavsta | Nyköping | Main |
| LPI | Linköping City | Linköping | Main |
| VBY | Visby | Visby | Main |
| SCR | Scandinavian Mountains | Malung-Sälen | Main |
| GOT | Göteborg Landvetter | Göteborg | Main |
| MMX | Malmö Sturup | Malmö | Main |
| UME | Umeå | Umeå | Main |
| LLA | Luleå | Luleå | Main |
…and 24 more airports.
Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) is the main international airport, with others in Gothenburg and Malmö. Ferries connect Sweden with Finland, Germany, Poland and the Baltic states, and the Öresund Bridge links Malmö to Copenhagen.
📅 Best time to fly to Sweden
Best: June–August – long days, warm weather and the midnight sun in the north.
Cheaper shoulder season: May and September – fewer crowds and pleasant weather.
Avoid: No bad time – but November is dark and wet, while winter is ideal for snow and Northern Lights.
Weather by month in Stockholm
- 1°Jan⛅
- 1°Feb⛅
- 4°Mar⛅
- 10°Apr⛅
- 16°May⛅
- 21°Jun⛅
- 23°Jul🌧
- 22°Aug🌧
- 17°Sep⛅
- 10°Oct⛅
- 5°Nov⛅
- 2°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Sweden
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Stockholm | 1,462 km | 2 h 25 min | |
| New York → Stockholm | 6,292 km | 8 h 15 min | |
| Los Angeles → Stockholm | 8,863 km | 11 h 20 min | |
| Chicago → Stockholm | 6,855 km | 8 h 55 min | |
| Miami → Stockholm | 7,996 km | 10 h 20 min | |
| San Francisco → Stockholm | 8,602 km | 11 h 00 min | |
| Toronto → Stockholm | 6,313 km | 8 h 15 min | |
| Paris → Stockholm | 1,540 km | 2 h 30 min | |
| Frankfurt → Stockholm | 1,223 km | 2 h 10 min | |
| Dubai → Stockholm | 4,784 km | 6 h 25 min | |
| Delhi → Stockholm | 5,582 km | 7 h 25 min | |
| Mumbai → Stockholm | 6,247 km | 8 h 10 min | |
| Singapore → Stockholm | 9,655 km | 12 h 20 min | |
| Sydney → Stockholm | 15,597 km | 19 h 30 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Sweden
- Stockholm – A beautiful city spread across islands, with museums, palaces and waterfront life.
- Gothenburg – A relaxed city with canals, parks and access to rocky islands.
- Swedish Lapland – Northern Lights, midnight sun, reindeer and Sámi culture.
- Gotland & Visby – A sunny island with beaches, cycling routes and a walled town.
- Malmö – A multicultural city linked to Copenhagen by the Öresund Bridge.
- Uppsala – A university town with a cathedral and Viking-era burial mounds.
💡 Flight hacks
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Pass security with an empty water bottle and fill it at the airport fountains instead of buying overpriced water.
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Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Flights to Sweden: questions
What is the main airport in Sweden?
The main international airport is Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN) in Stockholm. Other airports with scheduled flights include Stockholm (VST), Nyköping (NYO), Linköping (LPI).
How long is the flight from London to Sweden?
A nonstop flight from London to Stockholm covers about 1,462 km and takes around 2 h 25 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Sweden?
June–August – long days, warm weather and the midnight sun in the north.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Sweden?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May and September – fewer crowds and pleasant weather.
Do I need a visa to fly to Sweden?
It depends on your passport. See our Sweden visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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