Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Stockholm: what you need to know
Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Stockholm is three hours behind Abu Dhabi.
To avoid rushing for your AUH to Stockholm flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from AUH to Stockholm with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Travelling from central Abu Dhabi to AUH takes around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Stockholm? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to AUH:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Stockholm
108 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Stockholm flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 218 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from AUH to Stockholm. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your Abu Dhabi International Airport to Stockholm ticket.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AUH to Stockholm by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Stockholm.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Stockholm. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ARN instead:
Follow your own route with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and experience more of Stockholm and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport around one week before your flight from AUH to Stockholm can help you get the lowest rate.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
The centre of Stockholm is about 10 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA). Once your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Stockholm has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 55 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near BMA. Unwind and get cosy after your AUH to Stockholm flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Bromma Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from BMA four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Stockholm has touched down. Central Stockholm is around 105 kilometres from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get to by car.
If you go by public transport, the journey will take you about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get a good night's rest before the next leg of your trip at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport. A short drive from NYO, book a stay here after your AUH to Stockholm flight and take the rush out of your first day.
Start your travels without worrying about how to reach your destination with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted companies here like Budget, Hertz and Sixt.
Rental providers sometimes offer deals for early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from NYO a few weeks ahead of your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Stockholm. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Stockholm
Visit Stockholm in peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Stockholm in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before locking in your Abu Dhabi International Airport to Stockholm plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from AUH to Stockholm around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Stockholm right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Stockholm:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Stockholm Palace, Vasa Museum and Djurgarden are attractions you won't want to skip in Stockholm.
Explore more of Sweden
Stockholm has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sweden just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres south-west of Stockholm, a visit to Helsingborg will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Tropikariet, Helsingborg Castle and Tropical Beach.
Lund is another favourite destination in Sweden and is around 499 kilometres south-west of Stockholm. No journey is complete without dropping by Hubertusparken, Linnéplatsen and Lundaoxarna.