Ankara to Stockholm (ESB–ARN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IST Istanbul 5h 35m ATB6JU 6EFIMS Istanbul (IST) to Stockholm flights
CPH Copenhagen 5h 45m PC D8EYSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Stockholm flights
BUD Budapest 5h 50m W6 D8FRW6 Budapest (BUD) to Stockholm flights
ADB Gaziemir 6h PCVF XQ Gaziemir (ADB) to Stockholm flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 6h 10m AZIBPC PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Stockholm flights
AYT Antalya 6h 35m PCVF D8DKEW Antalya (AYT) to Stockholm flights
SJJ Sarajevo 6h 53m VF D8FR Sarajevo (SJJ) to Stockholm flights
BRU Zaventem 6h 58m SNXQ A3CXEY Zaventem (BRU) to Stockholm flights
VIE Vienna 7h PCVF FRMSNH Vienna (VIE) to Stockholm flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 7h VF A3AFD8 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Stockholm flights
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Ankara to Stockholm
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,498 mi 3h 50m nonstop -1h behind

ESB–ARN had nonstop service from SunExpress, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,498 miles in 3h 50m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ESB–ARN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XQ SunExpress 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XQ (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ESB to ARN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,626
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 Ankara

Nearby airports with service to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.
Metric ESB→ARN KYA→ARN
Distance from ESB 150 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 50m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of ESB with service to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Stockholm is 1 hour behind Ankara.
ESB: +03 · ARN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 5:00 PM in Stockholm.
Distance & Flight Time
1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Sweden. Apply at the Swedish embassy or VFS Global center in Turkey. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Processing takes around 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

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.

ESB–ARN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ankara to Stockholm route.
Route details
Distance1,498 mi / 2,411 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
Destination: ARN
IATA / ICAOARN / ESSA
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Passengers/yr22.7M
Elevation137 ft / 42 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ESB to ARN flights.
Nonstop flights from Esenboğa International Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,498 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ESB to ARN: SunExpress. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Copenhagen Kastrup and Budapest Liszt Ferenc.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ARN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Stockholm is 1 hour behind Ankara.
Yes, return flights from ARN to ESB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KYA. 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 ESB to ARN

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) had nonstop service from SunExpress, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ESB to ARN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ESB to ARN is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,498 miles (2,411 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Copenhagen Kastrup and Budapest Liszt Ferenc. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Konya (KYA).