Flights to Stockholm

A city of islands filled with an assortment of architectural and cultural gems, Stockholm offers an incredible landscape and a host of unique attractions. Summer months from June – August are the peak tourist season in Stockholm. Enjoy average temperatures of 65 – 70 degrees Fahrenheit and long days with the sun setting as late as 10.00 p.m. Participate in several festivals such as the Midsummer Festival celebrating Swedish culture, Taste of Stockholm festival of food, and Popaganda, a pop / rock music festival, amongst many others. Expect airfares and room rates to be at their highest during this time. The fall and spring seasons are chillier, with average highs barely reaching 50 – 60 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don’t mind the cool, crisp weather, visit between April – May or September – October, when the crowds are less and room rates are more reasonable. Winters are brutally cold; average temperatures fall as low as 20 – 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and days are much shorter, with the sun out for barely a few hours each day. However, this is a great time to get attractive deals on flights and hotels. You can also enjoy the year-end festivities, quaint Christmas markets, and the beautiful lighting and decorations if you travel to Stockholm around Christmas or New Year’s.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

ARN is located in the Sigtuna municipality of Sweden, near the town of Märsta, approximately 23 miles north of Stockholm city center. There are several options to travel from the airport to Stockholm. To travel between the airport terminals 2, 3, and 5, use the Arlanda Express for free.

Buses

Flygbussarna-operated Airport Coach buses run between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and the Stockholm city center every 10 minutes during most of the day. The route has stops along the motorway and at St Eriksplan. Adult one-way fare is 99 SEK and the ride takes approximately 45 minutes.

Shared ride vans and shuttles

For more flexible options, Flygbussarna offers a Door to Gate service that takes you to your exact destination. The rides cost 289 SEK per person for a shared ride van or 979 SEK for a non-stop van or shuttle.

Trains

The Arlanda Express provides a non-stop service between the airport and Stockholm with a ride time of 20 minutes. Buy your tickets at the airport’s information desks or from the Arlanda Express self-service machines. The adult one-way fare is 280 SEK.

You can also ride the-SL operated commuter trains to reach Stockholm. Trains depart from Arlanda Central Station in SkyCity which is located between Terminals 4 and 5. The journey time to Stockholm Central Station is 38 minutes, and the one-way fare costs 151 SEK, including a passage fee that is applicable for passing to and from all trains and the airport.

Taxis

Taxis are available outside all terminals. Since the fares are regulated, the maximum price for reaching any destination in Stockholm, or the neighboring town of Uppsala is 675 SEK. Many of the taxi companies offer a fixed price of 450 – 500 SEK for a trip to Stockholm city center and the ride time is approximately 35 – 40 minutes.

Car rentals

Most of the car rental offices are located at the airport’s on-premise car rental area, except for Sixt which is located off the airport and can be reached via the complimentary parking bus Alfa. To get to the other rental car counters, use the airport provided parking bus Beta from Terminals 2, 4, and 5. Try looking for deals on car rentals with momondo.