Travelling from London to Stockholm: what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Stockholm, you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Stockholm has a good selection of airports you can fly into. Come in for landing at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct London to Stockholm flight.
The timezone in Stockholm is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
With 56 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from London to Stockholm with British Airways at 06:35. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from LHR to ARN is with SAS at 21:05.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your London to Stockholm flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Stockholm
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Stockholm is 21 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 42 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap London to Stockholm flights, reserve your journey nine months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on plane tickets from London to Stockholm. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from London to Stockholm by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Or sort your London to Stockholm flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're after a direct flight from London to Stockholm, you can leave from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Travel from LHR to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) without any stops.
SAS is a well-known airline that offers direct London to Stockholm plane tickets leaving from LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper London to Stockholm flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Stockholm or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can take a direct flight from London to Stockholm out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Start your travels at LGW and hop off the plane at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
From LGW, you can lock in a direct London to Stockholm plane ticket with Norwegian Air Sweden.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Stockholm flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between London Gatwick Airport and Stockholm:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to Stockholm, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Speed up your journey with a direct flight from London to Stockholm. From Stansted Airport (STN), you can make your way straight to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) or Vasteras/Hasslo Airport (VST).
Get set for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to Stockholm plane tickets from STN.
Reserve a ticket from London to Stockholm out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and Stockholm include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
From central London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make taking an early London to Stockholm flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights that leave from STN land at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The distance from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to ARN if you have a late flight from London to Stockholm. Pick 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 popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Central Stockholm is about 8 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA). After your flight from London to Stockholm has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 55 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to BMA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from London to Stockholm:
Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz make collecting a Bromma Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from BMA four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is around 88 kilometres from central Stockholm. It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from London to Stockholm.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
If you'd like to go from landing to lounging without wasting time, stay close to NYO. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a quick ride away and a good option if you've reserved a late London to Stockholm flight.
Whether you're looking for a zippy compact for a solo adventure or an SUV to fit everyone and their gear, you'll find the right Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car for you. Check out wheels available from names such as Budget, Hertz and Sixt.
If you're hoping for a specific make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at getting what you want. Book your ride from NYO a few weeks ahead of your flight from London to Stockholm.
Best time to go to Stockholm
June is the most popular month for flights from London to Stockholm. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Stockholm in January.
The warmest month in Stockholm is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your London to Stockholm ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Stockholm in January when temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Stockholm
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Stockholm right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from London to Stockholm:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many places in Sweden waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Stockholm. Around 64 kilometres to the north-west, top sights here include Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
Around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, Sollentuna is another essential stop in Sweden. Start your sightseeing at Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.