Alicante to Stockholm (ALC–ARN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
D85350
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:52 AM
CET
11:05 AM
CET
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
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SK1854
SK S
32N
10:58 AM
CET
3:09 PM
CET
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
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FR4689
FR Ryanair
73H
11:15 AM
CET
3:25 PM
CET
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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D84202
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
12:35 PM
CET
4:40 PM
CET
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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D85352
D8 Norwegian Air
738
2:25 PM
CET
6:30 PM
CET
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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SK1853
SK S
32N
5:55 AM
CET T5
10:00 AM
CET
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FR4688
FR Ryanair
73H
6:30 AM
CET T5
10:40 AM
CET
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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D85351
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
11:48 AM
CET T5
3:25 PM
CET
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D85353
D8 Norwegian Air
738
7:20 PM
CET T5
11:20 PM
CET
4h
M T W T F S S
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Alicante to Stockholm
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,685 mi 4h 5m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

ALC–ARN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Norwegian Air International Ltd., SAS and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,685 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALC–ARN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 15 738, 7M8 4h05-4h13
SK SAS 7 32N 4h11 Star Alliance
FR Ryanair 6 73H 4h10
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – SK
738 Boeing 737-800 – D8
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: D8 + FR (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: SK (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALC to ARN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALC to ARN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,964
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Stockholm from Alicante

Nearby airports with service to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.
Metric ALC→ARN PMI→ARN
Distance from ALC 198 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3
Weekly flights 28 16
Flight time 4h 5m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of ALC with service to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Stockholm is 0 hours the same as Alicante.
ALC: CET · ARN: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Alicante, it's 6:00 PM in Stockholm.
Distance & Flight Time
1,685 mi / 2,711 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 13m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Sweden freely as EU and Schengen citizens. Flights from Spain arrive without passport control. A valid Spanish passport or national ID card is sufficient. No visa, registration, or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.

If you plan to live in Sweden longer than 3 months, register with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) to get a personnummer (personal identity number). This number is essential for renting an apartment, opening a bank account, getting a phone plan, and accessing healthcare. Bring proof of employment or sufficient funds, your passport, and proof of address. Processing takes 2 to 4 weeks. Without a personnummer, daily life in Sweden is difficult because the entire system runs on it.

Getting from ARN

Arlanda Express (SEK 280–320) to Stockholm Central in 18 minutes. Departures every 15 minutes from platforms in the terminal. The Pendeltåg (SEK 145 including airport supplement) takes 40 minutes and departs from Arlanda Central station, a short walk or free shuttle from the terminals.Taxis to central Stockholm: SEK 600–800. Uber: SEK 400–600. Several rental car brands operate from ARN. Flygbussarna coaches serve Uppsala (1h, SEK 120) and other regional cities. The airport is 45km north of Stockholm.

Stockholm Climate

Subarctic maritime climate. Winters (December–February) are cold at −7–2°C with reliable snowfall. ARN is well-equipped for winter operations with heated jet bridges and continuous de-icing capability, but major snowstorms still cause delays. Daylight is very limited. December averages fewer than 7 hours.

Summers (June–August) are mild and long at 18–24°C with up to 19 hours of daylight. Operations are very stable. Fog can form on calm, clear autumn nights (September–November). Spring snow in April is not unusual. Pack thermal layers for any winter visit.

ALC–ARN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alicante to Stockholm route.
Route details
Distance1,685 mi / 2,711 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 26 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: ALC
IATA / ICAOALC / LEAL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr16.5M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
Destination: ARN
IATA / ICAOARN / ESSA
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Passengers/yr22.7M
Elevation137 ft / 42 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALC to ARN flights.
Nonstop flights from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 13m. The route covers 1,685 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Norwegian Air International Ltd., Ryanair and SAS.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from ALC to ARN. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through POZ, OPO, CRL, BUD, HAM, WAW, GDN, BLL, LPA, MXP, DUS, RAK, BEG, SVQ, BGY, CGN, CPH, EDI, DUB, ORY, STN, LGW, HEL, BRU, FRA, RIX, BER, MUC, OSL, VIE, AMS, KEF, MAN, GOT, BCN, FCO, TRD, BGO, LIS, ACE, MAD, KRK, GVA, SZG, PRG, KUN and FKB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ARN to ALC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PMI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALC to ARN

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) are connected by nonstop service from Norwegian Air International Ltd., Ryanair and SAS. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ALC to ARN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALC to ARN ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,685 miles (2,711 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via POZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI).