Travelling from New York to Kiruna Airport (KRN): What you need to know
The timezone in Kiruna is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of New York. Kiruna Airport is located in Kiruna.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to KRN, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to KRN. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving 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 travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Kiruna Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
73% of flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Kiruna Airport, check out these options when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
You can reach EWR from central New York in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to KRN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Kiruna Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of LGA is 69%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Kiruna Airport (KRN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Kiruna Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near KRN:
For the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your New York to Kiruna Airport flight.
Getting from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to central Kiruna
Kiruna Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Kiruna. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Kiruna Airport (KRN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Kiruna Airport is $1,038. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $983. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to KRN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest New York to Kiruna Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from New York to Kiruna Airport (KRN)
February is the busiest month for flights from New York to Kiruna Airport (KRN). Visit Kiruna in November for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Kiruna is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC and 21ºC. Lock in your New York to KRN plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Kiruna Airport in January when temperatures are between -20ºC and -5ºC.
More about Kiruna
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kiruna right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Kiruna Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Kiruna Church, Luossavaara and Kiirunavaara are attractions you won't want to skip in Kiruna.
Explore more of Sweden
Piteå is just one of the many cities in Sweden waiting to be explored once you've seen Kiruna. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Heta Hyttan Studioglas, Pitea Museum and Piteå Båtmuseum.
Boden is another sought-after destination in Sweden and is around 225 kilometres south of Kiruna. No journey is complete without a visit to Rödberget Fortress, Patinamuseet and Åbergs Fortress.