Travelling from Minneapolis to Stockholm: what you need to know
Minneapolis's main base, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm.
Hop off the plane at one of Stockholm's major entry points like Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Alternatively, touch down at Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
The timezone in Stockholm is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Minneapolis to Stockholm flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Stockholm
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Minneapolis to Stockholm flights if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Minneapolis to Stockholm across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
We make it a cinch to book a Minneapolis to Stockholm flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
MSP is about 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% touch down on time at their destination.
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
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.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near ARN if you're coming in on a late flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo to explore Stockholm and beyond.
Booking your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
After your flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Stockholm is roughly 8 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 55 minutes.
After your flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm, tuck yourself in at a hotel near BMA. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Bromma Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at BMA will help you stay within budget.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is about 88 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the city centre in a car once you've stepped off your flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm.
The journey takes around 1 hour 50 minutes using public transport.
Get a good night's rest before the next leg of your journey at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport. A quick ride from NYO, book a room here after your Minneapolis to Stockholm flight and make arrival day easier.
Be in the driver's seat of the next part of your trip with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Budget, Hertz and Sixt are some companies you can book with.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm is smart. As well as better prices, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at NYO.
Best time to go to Stockholm
June is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis to Stockholm. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Stockholm in January.
Before locking in your Minneapolis to Stockholm tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm in January when temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Stockholm
After booking your flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Stockholm:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many cities in Sweden waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Stockholm. Around 64 kilometres to the north-west, popular attractions include Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
Around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, Sollentuna is another favourite stop in Sweden. Start your sightseeing at Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.
