Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Stockholm: what you need to know
Stockholm is ten hours behind Sydney, where Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located. Stockholm runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your SYD to Stockholm flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from SYD to Stockholm. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Sydney, SYD can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stockholm, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Stockholm
368 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stockholm flight. A return ticket right now is 622 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from SYD to Stockholm, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stockholm is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares throughout the month and score an incredible deal.
Snapping up a cheap flight from SYD to Stockholm is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Save money on your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stockholm with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to the centre of Stockholm takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stockholm, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ARN:
Explore without limits with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and see more of Stockholm and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport around one week before your flight from SYD to Stockholm can help you get the best possible rate.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
After your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stockholm has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Stockholm is roughly 10 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 55 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near BMA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your SYD to Stockholm flight:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Bromma Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Hertz and be on your way in a flash.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at BMA can help you lock in a better rate.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is around 105 kilometres from central Stockholm. It'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stockholm.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when travelling on public transport.
If you want to go from landing to lights out as fast as you can, stay at a hotel close to NYO. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a quick ride away and a great choice if you've booked a late SYD to Stockholm flight.
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next leg of your journey by picking up a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Budget, Hertz and Sixt are reliable rental providers.
Rental providers sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so secure your vehicle from NYO ahead of your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stockholm. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Stockholm
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stockholm. The city comes alive during high season, but prices are often higher and attractions can be busy. Visit Stockholm in the low season if you like a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Stockholm is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stockholm plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to Stockholm in January when temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Stockholm
Once you've booked your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Stockholm, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Stockholm:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Stockholm Palace, Vasa Museum and Djurgarden are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
Helsingborg is just one of the many places in Sweden waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Stockholm. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Tropikariet, Helsingborg Castle and Tropical Beach.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Sweden, consider Lund, roughly 499 kilometres south-west of Stockholm. Hubertusparken, Linnéplatsen and Lundaoxarna are highlights.