Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Stockholm is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, pick the 08:10 SAS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:40 with SAS.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to ARN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Scandinavian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Stockholm (and maybe even some other great parts of Sweden!). Check out the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Scandinavian Airlines.
With an impressive 80.0% of services arriving on schedule, Scandinavian Airlines is the most punctual carrier for EDI to ARN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between EDI and ARN:
London Heathrow Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
If you're getting in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ARN:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo to explore Stockholm and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
From Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Stockholm is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Plan your trip to Stockholm during peak season if you enjoy a busy atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are usually higher. Or, schedule your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in the off-season for a slower pace and better deals.
The warmest month in Stockholm is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to ARN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many places in Sweden waiting to be discovered once you've seen Stockholm. Around 64 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Uppsala Cathedral, Botanical Garden and The Church of Old Uppsala.
Sollentuna is another well-known destination in Sweden and is around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. No journey is complete without dropping by MC Collection Motorcycle Museum, Rösjöskogens naturreservat and Edsvik Konsthall.