Flying from Houston to Stockholm: what you need to know
Houston has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Stockholm flying out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
When arriving in Stockholm, get off the plane at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) or Bromma Airport (BMA). Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is another gateway to this city.
The timezone in Stockholm is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Houston.
To ensure you catch your Houston to Stockholm flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Stockholm
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Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it a breeze to find a Houston to Stockholm flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Stockholm, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
78.42% of flights taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Houston to Stockholm, take it easy in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
Most flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport reach their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The distance from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Houston to Stockholm, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ARN:
Explore without limits with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and experience more of Stockholm and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week before your departure date.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Central Stockholm is approximately 8 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA). After your flight from Houston to Stockholm has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 55 minutes.
After your flight from Houston to Stockholm, settle in at a hotel close to BMA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab lines. Pick up a Bromma Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare offers from Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from BMA four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Hop off your flight from Houston to Stockholm and head straight for your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Stockholm is around 88 kilometres from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach driving.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get a good night's rest before the next chapter of your journey at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport. A quick ride from NYO, book a room here after your Houston to Stockholm flight and make your first day more relaxed.
Be in the driver's seat of the next leg of your trip with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Budget, Hertz and Sixt are some companies you can book with.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Houston to Stockholm is smart. In addition to better deals, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at NYO.
Best time to go to Stockholm
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Houston to Stockholm. June is the busiest month to travel to Stockholm. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in a Houston to Stockholm ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Stockholm to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap flights from Houston to Stockholm around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Stockholm right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Houston to Stockholm:
Vasa Museum and Stockholm Palace are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Stockholm travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Djurgarden.
Explore more of Sweden
You've visited Stockholm, now it's time to explore other corners of Sweden. Journey around 64 kilometres north-west to Uppsala to tick off its top attractions. From Stenhagens utsiktsplats to Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, Sollentuna is another favourite stop in Sweden. Experience major highlights starting with Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.