Flying from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are London's main options.
2 hours 30 minutes is the average duration of a direct London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight.
Stockholm is one hour ahead of London. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located in Stockholm, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
With 56 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the busiest route. SAS operates the earliest flight at 6:40am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from LHR to ARN is with SAS at 9:05pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to ARN, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
SAS is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport departing from LHR.
Scandinavian Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from LHR to ARN.
Scandinavian Airlines ranks highest for on-time performance. A reliable 91.48% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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78% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about kicking off your trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) plane ticket with departures from here.
From LGW, direct flights from London to ARN are available with Norwegian Air Sweden.
Norwegian Air Sweden ranks number one in bookings on the LGW to ARN route.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to ARN flight:
London Gatwick Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport departing from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Ryanair is one popular carrier that offers direct London to ARN plane tickets from STN.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between STN and ARN is Ryanair.
With 79.17% of services landing as planned, Ryanair is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
STN has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and touch down when it should.
About Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Have a late flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near ARN and hit the lights earlier:
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Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
Central Stockholm is around 40 kilometres from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is $35. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $65. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
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The best time to fly from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). September is the most popular month to visit Stockholm. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in January.
When booking your London to ARN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 25ºC.
January has temperatures of between -8ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
Start your Stockholm trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Vasa Museum, Grona Lund and King's Garden are must-visits when exploring Stockholm.
Explore more of Sweden
You've done Stockholm, now it's time to explore other parts of Sweden. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Karlstad to check off its leading attractions. From Sandgrund Lars Lerin to Domkyrkan and Bomstadsbadet, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Falun is another must-experience destination in Sweden and is around 161 kilometres northwest of Stockholm. No trip is complete without dropping by Falu Gruva, Museum of Medical History and Gamla Staberg.




















