Helsinki (Vantaa) to Stockholm (HEL–ARN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AY825
AY Finnair
AT7
12:05 AM
EET
12:20 AM
CET
1h 15m
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DK819
DK Sunclass
333
4:05 AM
EET T2
4:05 AM
CET
1h
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AY801
AY Finnair
E90
7:00 AM
EET TT2
7:10 AM
CET
1h 10m
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AF4563
AF Air France
32N
7:00 AM
EET TT2
7:15 AM
CET
1h 15m
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SK701
SK S
32N
7:00 AM
EET TT2
7:15 AM
CET
1h 15m
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D82602
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
7:40 AM
EET
7:50 AM
CET
1h 10m
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AY803
AY Finnair
32B
7:55 AM
EET
8:05 AM
CET
1h 10m
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DK818
DK Sunclass
333
8:10 AM
EET T2
8:10 AM
CET
1h
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D82610
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
10:00 AM
EET
10:00 AM
CET
1h
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FI7315
FI Icelandair
AT7
10:10 AM
EET
10:25 AM
CET
1h 15m
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AY805
AY Finnair
AT7
10:10 AM
EET TT2
10:25 AM
CET
1h 15m
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A33376
A3 Aegean
AT7
11:05 AM
EET
11:25 AM
CET
1h 20m
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AY807
AY Finnair
E90
12:30 PM
EET TT2
12:30 PM
CET
1h
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AY809
AY Finnair
AT7
1:15 PM
EET T2
1:30 PM
CET
1h 15m
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AY813
AY Finnair
32B
3:55 PM
EET TT2
4:00 PM
CET
1h 5m
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D82612
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
4:40 PM
EET T2
4:40 PM
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1h
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AY815
AY Finnair
319
5:20 PM
EET TT2
5:25 PM
CET
1h 5m
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SK711
SK S
AT7
6:30 PM
EET TT2
6:50 PM
CET
1h 20m
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SK725
SK S
AT7
7:40 PM
EET T2
8:00 PM
CET
1h 20m
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D82614
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
7:50 PM
EET
7:50 PM
CET
1h
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AY819
AY Finnair
AT7
8:10 PM
EET
8:25 PM
CET
1h 15m
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D82616
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
9:05 PM
EET
9:05 PM
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1h
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AY826
AY Finnair
AT7
6:20 AM
CET T2
8:35 AM
EET
1h 15m
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D84281
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:50 AM
CET T5
8:50 AM
EET
1h
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AY802
AY Finnair
319
7:55 AM
CET TT2
9:55 AM
EET
1h
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AY804
AY Finnair
320
8:25 AM
CET T2
10:25 AM
EET
1h
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D82603
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
8:25 AM
CET T5
10:25 AM
EET
1h
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D82611
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
10:35 AM
CET T5
12:35 PM
EET
1h
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AY806
AY Finnair
AT7
10:50 AM
CET T2
1:00 PM
EET
1h 10m
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SK712
SK S
32N
12:55 PM
CET T5
2:55 PM
EET
1h
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AY808
AY Finnair
E90
1:15 PM
CET T2
3:15 PM
EET
1h
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FI7312
FI Icelandair
320
1:15 PM
CET T2
3:15 PM
EET
1h
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A33302
A3 Aegean
32N
1:25 PM
CET T5
3:25 PM
EET
1h
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AY810
AY Finnair
AT7
1:55 PM
CET T2
4:15 PM
EET
1h 20m
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AY814
AY Finnair
320
4:55 PM
CET TT2
6:50 PM
EET
0h 55m
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D82613
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
5:20 PM
CET T5
7:20 PM
EET
1h
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AY816
AY Finnair
320
6:10 PM
CET T2
8:10 PM
EET
1h
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SK722
SK S
CR9
6:20 PM
CET T5
8:20 PM
EET
1h
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D82615
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:35 PM
CET T5
8:35 PM
EET
1h
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AY820
AY Finnair
319
9:15 PM
CET TT2
11:15 PM
EET
1h
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Stockholm
7 carriers, 122 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 122 Flights/wk 247 mi 1h nonstop -1h behind 66 1-stop hubs

HEL–ARN is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd. and SAS lead the route. The flight covers 247 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–ARN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 62 319, 32B, AT7, E90 1h-1h15 Oneworld
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 23 7M8 1h-1h10
SK SAS 18 32N, AT7 1h15-1h20 Star Alliance
A3 Aegean Airlines 6 AT7 1h20 Star Alliance
FI Icelandair 6 AT7 1h15
AF Air France 5 32N 1h15 SkyTeam
DK Sunclass Airlines 2 333 1h
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AY
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY
32N Airbus A320neo – AF, SK
333 Airbus A330-300 – DK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – A3, AY, FI, SK
E90 Embraer 190 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (62 flights/wk, 51%)
Unaffiliated: D8 + DK + FI (31 flights/wk, 25%)
Star Alliance: A3 + SK (24 flights/wk, 20%)
SkyTeam: AF (5 flights/wk, 4%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HEL to ARN direction.
Mon
19
flights
Tue
20
flights
Wed
20
flights
Thu
19
flights
Fri
17
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
22
Nonstop flights
122
Outbound / wk
101
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to ARN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,071
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 Helsinki (Vantaa)

Nearby airports with service to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.
Metric HEL→ARN TLL→ARN TKU→ARN
Distance from HEL 63 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 3 3
Weekly flights 122 27 19
Flight time 1h 1h 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of HEL with service to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Stockholm is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EET · ARN: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 5:00 PM in Stockholm.
Distance & Flight Time
247 mi / 398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Both Finland and Sweden are EU and Schengen member states. Finnish citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Sweden without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

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.

HEL–ARN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Stockholm route.
Route details
Distance247 mi / 398 km
Flight time1h to 1h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights122 out / 101 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: ARN
IATA / ICAOARN / ESSA
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Passengers/yr22.7M
Elevation137 ft / 42 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to ARN flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 20m. The route covers 247 miles.
There are approximately 122 nonstop flights per week from HEL to ARN. The return direction has about 101 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZG, BGO, GVA, HAM, INN, CRL, EDI, WAW, OSL, FNC, TOS, HRG, FAO, LGW, ACE, DUB, MAN, RAK, CPH, ZRH, VNO, MUC, GOT, RIX, AMS, KRK, BRU, LPA, MHQ, MXP, TLL, BUD, FRA, BER, PRG, STN, VIE, BGY, LHR, CDG, VAA, DUS, NCE, MIA, ALC, DOH, IST, LAX, SAW, AGP, DXB, GDN, FCO, AYT, BCN, MAD, PMI, ATH, LIS, TFS, KEF, HKT, BKK, HND, PVG and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Stockholm is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
Yes, return flights from ARN to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TLL and TKU. 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 HEL to ARN

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines, Air France, Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd., Sunclass Airlines, Icelandair and SAS. With 122 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HEL to ARN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to ARN ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 247 miles (398 km). There are approximately 122 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 223 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SZG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL) and Turku (TKU).