Travelling from Hamburg to Stockholm: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Hamburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Hamburg to Stockholm taking off from here.
Stockholm has a variety of airports you can fly into. Come in for landing at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
The average time for a direct Hamburg to Stockholm flight is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Stockholm's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Hamburg.
With 13 flights a week between the two airports, Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Hamburg to Stockholm with Eurowings at 06:10. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from HAM to ARN is with Eurowings at 20:45.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Hamburg to Stockholm flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Stockholm
36 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Stockholm. Return flights start at 89 €. 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.
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Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Jet off from Hamburg Airport (HAM) on a nonstop flight from Hamburg to Stockholm. From HAM, you can fly directly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
Be on the lookout for deals with SAS. This carrier offers direct Hamburg to Stockholm plane tickets out of HAM.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Hamburg to Stockholm flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hamburg Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
HAM is about 10 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Hamburg to Stockholm or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
75.01% of flights leaving from Hamburg Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near ARN if you have a late flight from Hamburg to Stockholm. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and find adventure across Stockholm and beyond.
Booking your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Bromma Airport (BMA) is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. After your flight from Hamburg to Stockholm, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near BMA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Hamburg to Stockholm:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Bromma Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Hertz and be off and running.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from BMA four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Step off your flight from Hamburg to Stockholm and head straight for your hotel or jump right into exploring. Central Stockholm is around 88 kilometres from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there.
If you travel by public transport, the journey time is around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Move from your plane seat to a cosy bed not long after your Hamburg to Stockholm flight. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is within easy reach of NYO.
Whether you're searching for a compact just for you or a roomy SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the perfect Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car for you. Browse the types of wheels available from names such as Budget, Hertz and Sixt.
Rental agencies sometimes offer deals for early bookings, so reserve your ride from NYO well ahead of your flight from Hamburg to Stockholm. Plan ahead and your wallet will thank you.
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, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Stockholm:
Every great journey has to include some 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.