Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stockholm: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm.
The timezone in Stockholm is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the most popular route, with 7 weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from EDI to ARN is with Scandinavian Airlines at 21:35. Choose the first departure operated by Norwegian Air Sweden at 09:05 if you want to get going early.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from EDI to Stockholm.
Travelling over a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Nonstop flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stockholm are available for booking. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is where you'll arrive.
Get on board with Scandinavian Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from EDI to Stockholm, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
You can visit Sweden for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United Kingdom. But before booking your flight tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
EDI is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stockholm
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm is C$59. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$127. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from EDI to Stockholm, reserve your trip 8 months before your planned departure.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from EDI to Stockholm. There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm takes about 37 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 39 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ARN:
Bromma Airport (BMA)
As soon as your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Stockholm is roughly 10 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA).
The journey will take about 53 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near BMA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from EDI to Stockholm:
Best time to go to Stockholm
June is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Stockholm in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Stockholm is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from EDI to Stockholm in January when temperatures average between -8ºC and 5ºC.
More about Stockholm
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Stockholm right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Stockholm:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Stockholm itinerary.
Complete your Stockholm trip with a car rental
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