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. Check out 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).
When flying into Stockholm, get off the plane at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) or Bromma Airport (BMA). Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is another major gateway to this city.
The average length of a direct London to Stockholm flight is 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Stockholm is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 56 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from London to Stockholm is with SAS at 21:05. Choose the first LHR to ARN departure operated by SAS at 06:40 to maximise your time in Stockholm.
To ensure you make your London 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 a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
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 18 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 36 €. 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.
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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). Get from LHR to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) without any stops.
Reserve your London to Stockholm plane tickets with SAS. This carrier is a top pick for direct flights from LHR.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for London to Stockholm flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from London to Stockholm? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can catch a nonstop flight from London to Stockholm departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Kick off your travels at LGW and step off the plane at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
Norwegian Air Sweden offers direct London to Stockholm plane tickets from LGW. Book your preferred seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Break up your London to Stockholm flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Stockholm are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner 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%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Stockholm departing from Stansted Airport (STN). STN connects nonstop to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Vasteras/Hasslo Airport (VST).
Ryanair is one trusted airline that offers direct London to Stockholm plane tickets from STN.
Book a ticket from London to Stockholm out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and Stockholm are:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The journey time to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Stockholm flight:
Flights that take off from STN arrive at their final stop on schedule 64.73% of the 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.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to ARN if you have a late flight from London to Stockholm. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and find adventure across Stockholm and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
After your flight from London to Stockholm has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Stockholm is roughly 8 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 55 minutes or so.
There are some great places to call home for the night near BMA. Tuck yourself in after your London to Stockholm flight at one of these well-located options:
Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz make picking up a Bromma Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at BMA can land you a better rate.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Step off your flight from London to Stockholm and travel to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Stockholm is around 88 kilometres from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes to reach driving.
The journey will take about 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Move from your plane seat to a cushy bed soon after your London to Stockholm flight. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a quick drive from NYO.
Start your journey without worrying about how to get to your next stop with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted suppliers here like Budget, Hertz and Sixt.
If you're looking for a certain kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting what you want. Secure 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 lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Stockholm right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Stockholm:
Vasa Museum and Stockholm Palace are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Stockholm itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Djurgarden.
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.