Budapest to Stockholm (BUD–ARN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BUD–ARN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 846 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W6 Wizz Air | 6 | 32Q | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 73H | 2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BUD: CET · ARN: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 6:00 PM in Stockholm.
Hungarian passport holders enter Sweden freely as EU and Schengen citizens. No visa, no fee, no time limit on stays. A valid Hungarian national ID card or passport is sufficient. Both countries are in the Schengen Area, so flights between them have no systematic border control.
For stays beyond 3 months, register with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) to obtain a personnummer (personal identity number). This requires proof of employment for at least 1 year (employment contract), or proof of self-employment, studies (with health insurance), or sufficient resources (roughly SEK 8,990 per month for 2024 to 2025). Without a personnummer, daily life in Sweden is difficult: no bank account, no phone contract, no access to public healthcare (except emergency). Processing takes 2 to 8 weeks.
Direct flights from Budapest to Stockholm run about 2 hours 20 minutes on Wizz Air and SAS. Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK), trading at roughly 11.2 SEK per EUR 1. Cash is nearly extinct in Sweden; many shops and restaurants refuse it entirely. Card and Swish (mobile payment app, requires a Swedish bank account) are the standard. No vaccination requirements. Hungarian driving licenses are valid for short stays; residents must exchange within 1 year.
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.
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.
BUD–ARN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUD to ARN
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Wizz Air. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BUD to ARN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUD to ARN ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 846 miles (1,361 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BRU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.