Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes. Stockholm's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Stockholm 1 hour ahead of London.
You can choose from 121 weekly flights from London Heathrow Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The 06:30 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available from LHR to ARN. SAS operates the last service of the day at 21:05.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Stockholm (and then exploring more of Sweden!) is straightforward with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
If you want to break up your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the LHR - ARN route include:
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Brussels Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Sweden. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements often change. Before locking in your cheap ticket from LHR to ARN, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is R 1,183. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,714. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 4 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to ARN.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to London Heathrow Airport takes about 1 hour and 1 minute on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
If you have a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ARN:
Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
From Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Stockholm is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 39 minutes.
When to fly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Stockholm. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for July if you'd like to explore Stockholm during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to ARN in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 5ºC then.
More about Stockholm
Once you've booked your flights from LHR to ARN, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Stockholm. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are major attractions which should be on any good Stockholm itinerary.
Bromma Airport (BMA) is another international airport for getting to and from Stockholm. It might even be an easier or cheaper choice depending on your journey, so it's worth looking into.
Complete your Stockholm trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Stockholm Arlanda Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Stockholm.