Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): what you need to know
Stockholm is one hour behind Cape Town and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your CPT to ARN flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and ARN:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight is R 4,423. A round-trip ticket is currently R 11,126. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from CPT to ARN, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CPT to ARN.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
81.65% of flights leaving Cape Town International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of CPT.
To get to Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CPT:
Arriving at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
If you're coming in on a late Cape Town International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near ARN:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and discover more of Stockholm and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
From Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Stockholm is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Stockholm in January.
The warmest month in Stockholm is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to ARN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sweden
Stockholm has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sweden waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, a trip to Uppsala will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
Around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, Sollentuna is another favourite stop in Sweden. Experience major highlights starting with Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.