Travelling from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Stockholm.
Choose from 23 weekly Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with SAS is the earliest you can take. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 19:40.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ARN to ZRH flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
SWISS is your ticket to exploring Zurich (and maybe even some other great corners of Switzerland!). Browse the direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is SWISS.
With a dependable 94.12% of services arriving as planned, Scandinavian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ARN to ZRH flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ARN and ZRH:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from ARN arrive at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ARN:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're getting in on a late Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near ZRH:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Zurich in March.
When booking your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Zurich Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ARN to ZRH in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Travel around 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its top sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.










