Travelling from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), you'll have your choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Take a direct London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Stockholm is one hour ahead of London. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located in Stockholm, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), with 56 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from LHR to ARN is the 6:40am SAS service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 9:05pm with SAS.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from London to ARN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Take the express route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) operate from here.
When departing from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport with SAS.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with SAS between LHR and ARN.
The most punctual carrier on this route is SAS. Its services land without delay 78.26% of the time.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Decide if leaving from LGW is a better fit for your trip.
You can board a direct flight from London to ARN with Norwegian Air Sweden. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of LGW.
Norwegian Air Sweden has the largest share of bookings on the LGW to ARN route.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to ARN flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport departing from Stansted Airport (STN).
Get set for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to ARN plane tickets from STN.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Ryanair from STN to ARN.
Among carriers operating on this route, Ryanair is the most consistent for on-time landings.
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ARN if you have a late flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
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To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight.
Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
Central Stockholm is about 40 kilometres from Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is 18 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 36 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap flights from London to ARN by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). June is the busiest month to travel to Stockholm. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
Book a London to ARN plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Stockholm to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Stockholm
Start your Stockholm trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Vasa Museum and Grona Lund are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Stockholm must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Modern Art Museum (Moderna Museet).
Explore more of Sweden
Stockholm has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Sweden waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres west of Stockholm, a visit to Karlstad will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Karlstad, Sandgrund Lars Lerin and Karlstad Swecamp Bomstadbaden.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Sweden, head for Falun, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. Falu Gruva, Stadsparken and Museum of Medical History are highlights.
