Travelling from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): What you need to know
New York has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Take off on a direct New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 15 minutes.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located in Stockholm. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of New York.
You can choose from 4 direct flights each week between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). This is the busiest route, with Delta Air Lines offering a 5:55pm departure from JFK to ARN.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to ARN, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
July is a busy travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) operate out of this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport with Delta Air Lines. This top carrier operates departures from JFK.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between JFK and ARN is Delta.
With 77.78% of its services landing on schedule, Delta is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to ARN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Located around 24 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Prefer to leave from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Get on your direct flight from New York to ARN with SAS. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of EWR.
On the EWR to ARN route, Scandinavian Airlines is the airline most travellers rely on.
Need a carrier known for punctuality? Your best bet is Scandinavian Airlines. 91.23% of its flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Stockholm Arlanda Airport arrive on schedule.
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, browse these options when setting off from Newark Liberty International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to ARN flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Whether just for an hour or a handful of days, a stopover can make your journey feel a little less stressful. When flying out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), you can book a plane ticket from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) stopping at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rating of LGA is 69%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Have a late flight from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near ARN and hit the pillow fast:
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Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
R 3,225 is the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Return flights start at R 6,458. These prices can change based on demand.
Book four months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to ARN.
September is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
January is the quietest month for flights from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), while September is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Stockholm based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Stockholm is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your New York to ARN plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Stockholm
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Stockholm right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from New York to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Vasa Museum, Grona Lund and King's Garden are essential stops on your Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
Karlstad is just one of the many cities in Sweden waiting to be explored after you've seen Stockholm. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Sandgrund Lars Lerin, Domkyrkan and Bomstadsbadet.
Falun is another essential stop in Sweden and is around 161 kilometres northwest of Stockholm. No journey is complete without a visit to Falu Gruva, Museum of Medical History and Gamla Staberg.
