Stockholm to Madrid (ARN–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ARN–MAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and SAS lead the route. The flight covers 1,616 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AY, LA, VY | 10 | 320 | 4h05 | – | Oneworld | AY, LA, VY |
| SK SAS Also: UX | 3 | 32N | 4h | – | Star Alliance | UX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ARN: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Stockholm, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Both countries are EU and Schengen members. Swedish citizens enter Spain freely with a passport or national ID card. No visa or stay limit applies.
The Arlanda Express train runs non-stop from Stockholm Central Station to ARN in 18 minutes (SEK 280–320 one-way, cheaper booked online). The Pendeltåg (commuter rail) stops at Arlanda South/North stations for SEK 145 total (including a SEK 120 airport supplement); the journey takes 40 minutes.Taxis from central Stockholm cost SEK 600–800 (45–60 min). Uber runs SEK 400–600. The E4 motorway connects the airport to the city; traffic can be heavy southbound during afternoon rush. Driving takes 35–50 minutes in normal conditions.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
ARN–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ARN to MAD
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and SAS. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ARN to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ARN to MAD ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,616 miles (2,600 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SVQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.