Travelling from Hamburg to Stockholm: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Hamburg to Stockholm. Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are Hamburg's main airports.
Hop off the plane at one of Stockholm's major entry points like Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Alternatively, come in for landing at Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Jump on a direct Hamburg to Stockholm flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Hamburg and Stockholm follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
The most popular route for flights from Hamburg to Stockholm is from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). There are 13 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from HAM to ARN is the 06:15 Eurowings option. If you prefer travelling later, the latest available service is at 20:50 with Eurowings.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Hamburg to Stockholm flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Stockholm
28 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Stockholm. Return flights start at 71 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap Hamburg to Stockholm flights, book your trip two months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on plane tickets from Hamburg to Stockholm. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Getting a cheap flight from Hamburg to Stockholm is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.
Save money on your Hamburg to Stockholm flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
You can get a direct flight from Hamburg to Stockholm leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Begin your journey at HAM and land at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
Look out for promotions with SAS. This airline offers direct Hamburg to Stockholm plane tickets from HAM.
We make it easy to find a Hamburg to Stockholm flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Hamburg Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
HAM is around 10 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Hamburg Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Stockholm, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.01% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to ARN if you have a late flight from Hamburg to Stockholm. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car and discover Stockholm and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
The centre of Stockholm is approximately 8 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA). After your flight from Hamburg to Stockholm has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 55 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near BMA. Unwind after your Hamburg to Stockholm flight at any of these well-located options:
Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz make collecting a Bromma Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at BMA can land you a better rate.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is around 88 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. It'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from Hamburg to Stockholm.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
If you'd like to go from wheels down to winding down in the shortest time possible, stay near NYO. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a quick ride away and a great choice if you've booked a late Hamburg to Stockholm flight.
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your journey by picking up a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Budget, Hertz and Sixt are reliable rental providers.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Hamburg to Stockholm is a smart move. As well as better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at NYO.
Best time to go to Stockholm
June is the busiest month for flights from Hamburg to Stockholm. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Stockholm in January.
Book a Hamburg to Stockholm ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Stockholm to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Hamburg to Stockholm in January when temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Stockholm
After booking your flight from Hamburg to Stockholm, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Stockholm:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are must-visits when exploring Stockholm.
Explore more of Sweden
You've done Stockholm, now it's time to discover other corners of Sweden. Travel around 64 kilometres north-west to Uppsala to check off its leading sights. From Stenhagens utsiktsplats to Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Sollentuna is another sought-after destination in Sweden and is around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. No trip is complete without a visit to Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.