Stockholm to London, Essex (ARN–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR4724
FR Ryanair
73H
10:15 AM
CET T5
11:45 AM
GMT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4718
FR Ryanair
73H
11:10 AM
CET T5
12:40 PM
GMT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1462
FR Ryanair
73H
1:00 PM
CET T5
2:30 PM
GMT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4692
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:35 PM
CET T5
8:05 PM
GMT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4725
FR Ryanair
73H
6:10 AM
GMT T1
9:40 AM
CET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4719
FR Ryanair
73H
6:55 AM
GMT T1
10:25 AM
CET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1463
FR Ryanair
7M8
4:40 PM
GMT
8:10 PM
CET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4693
FR Ryanair
73H
5:55 PM
GMT
9:25 PM
CET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Stockholm to London, Essex
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 868 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 57 1-stop hubs

ARN–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 868 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ARN–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 16 73H, 7M8 2h30
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (16 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ARN to STN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ARN to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,408
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 London, Essex from Stockholm

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric ARN→STN VST→STN
Distance from ARN 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 16 3
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of ARN with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Stockholm.
ARN: CET · STN: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Stockholm, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
868 mi / 1,396 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Since Brexit, Swedish citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It covers multiple entries for stays of up to 6 months each. Apply through the UK ETA app or website before departure. Passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Getting to ARN

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.

ARN–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Stockholm to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance868 mi / 1,396 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: ARN
IATA / ICAOARN / ESSA
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Passengers/yr22.7M
Elevation137 ft / 42 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ARN to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 868 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from ARN to STN. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BER, FCO, MLA, SSH, MXP, SJJ, FNC, FKB, OSL, AMS, VIE, BED, TRN, FAO, PRG, CGN, LUX, DUB, BGY, LPA, POZ, GDN, CPH, BUD, TIA, HEL, BCN, EWR, RIX, KRK, TFS, LHR, PMI, EDI, GOT, ATH, OPO, ALC, HAM, CDG, GVA, AGP, VNO, SJC, SZG, AMM, SAW, DOH, MAD, TLL, LIS, DXB, AYT, KEF, AGA, RAK and SKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Stockholm.
Yes, return flights from STN to ARN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VST. 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 ARN to STN

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ARN to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ARN to STN ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 868 miles (1,396 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stockholm / Västerås (VST).