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

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AY825
AY Finnair
AT7
12:05 AM
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12:20 AM
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1h 15m
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LH8324cs
LH Lufthansa
32X
1:35 AM
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1:45 AM
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1h 10m
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LH8325+1
LH Lufthansa
32X
1:35 AM
EEST
1:45 AM
CEST
1h 10m
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AY801+2
AY Finnair
32B
6:45 AM
EEST T2
6:45 AM
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QR6187cs
QR Qatar
321
6:45 AM
EEST T2
6:45 AM
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1h
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LO5436cs
LO LOT Polish Airlines
32N
7:00 AM
EEST T2
7:15 AM
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1h 15m
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JL6897cs
JL Japan
320
7:00 AM
EEST T2
7:10 AM
CEST
1h 10m
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SK701+3
SK S
32N
7:00 AM
EEST TT2
7:15 AM
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1h 15m
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D82602
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
7:05 AM
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7:05 AM
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AY803+1
AY Finnair
E90
7:15 AM
EEST T2
7:15 AM
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1h
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AY823
AY Finnair
E90
7:40 AM
EEST T2
7:40 AM
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JL6813cs
JL Japan
32B
7:55 AM
EEST T2
8:05 AM
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1h 10m
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AY805+2
AY Finnair
319
8:05 AM
EEST
8:05 AM
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1h
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D82604
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
8:30 AM
EEST T2
8:30 AM
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AF4884cs
AF Air France
AT7
10:05 AM
EEST T2
10:15 AM
CEST
1h 10m
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SK705+3
SK S
AT7
10:05 AM
EEST T2
10:15 AM
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AY807+2
AY Finnair
32B
10:10 AM
EEST
10:10 AM
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A33376cs
A3 Aegean
AT7
11:55 AM
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12:05 PM
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1h 10m
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FI7302cs
FI Icelandair
E90
12:30 PM
EEST T2
12:30 PM
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1h
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AY809+2
AY Finnair
320
12:30 PM
EEST T2
12:30 PM
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AY811
AY Finnair
E90
1:15 PM
EEST T2
1:15 PM
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AY821
AY Finnair
73H
2:30 PM
EEST T2
2:30 PM
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SK709
SK S
AT7
3:10 PM
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3:20 PM
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1h 10m
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D82614
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
3:40 PM
EEST T2
3:40 PM
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AY813+5
AY Finnair
32B
3:55 PM
EEST T2
3:55 PM
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FI7305cs
FI Icelandair
32B
3:55 PM
EEST
3:55 PM
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LO5434+1
LO LOT Polish Airlines
32N
4:10 PM
EEST T2
4:20 PM
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1h 10m
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AY815+3
AY Finnair
319
5:20 PM
EEST TT2
5:25 PM
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1h 5m
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SK711
SK S
AT7
6:20 PM
EEST T2
6:30 PM
CEST
1h 10m
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AY819
AY Finnair
73H
8:25 PM
EEST
8:25 PM
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D82616
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
8:52 PM
EEST
8:56 PM
CEST
1h 4m
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D82618
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
9:15 PM
EEST T2
9:15 PM
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1h
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SK725
SK S
AT7
9:15 PM
EEST T2
9:25 PM
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1h 10m
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AY826
AY Finnair
E90
6:20 AM
CEST T2
8:20 AM
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1h
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AY802+1
AY Finnair
320
7:25 AM
CEST T2
9:25 AM
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1h
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SK702
SK S
AT7
7:25 AM
CEST T5
9:35 AM
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D82603
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
7:35 AM
CEST T5
9:30 AM
EEST
0h 55m
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AY804+3
AY Finnair
E90
8:00 AM
CEST T2
10:00 AM
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JL6904cs
JL Japan
32B
8:50 AM
CEST T2
10:50 AM
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1h
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AY808+4
AY Finnair
32B
10:55 AM
CEST T2
12:55 PM
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1h
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SK708
SK S
AT7
12:30 PM
CEST T5
2:40 PM
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AY806+1
AY Finnair
320
12:45 PM
CEST T2
2:45 PM
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1h
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SK712+1
SK S
32N
12:55 PM
CEST T5
2:55 PM
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1h
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AY810+4
AY Finnair
319
1:15 PM
CEST T2
3:15 PM
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LO5403+1
LO LOT Polish Airlines
32N
1:25 PM
CEST T5
3:25 PM
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1h
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SK710+1
SK S
CR9
1:50 PM
CEST T5
3:45 PM
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0h 55m
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AY812
AY Finnair
319
1:55 PM
CEST T2
3:55 PM
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1h
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AY824
AY Finnair
E90
2:00 PM
CEST T2
4:00 PM
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1h
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AY822
AY Finnair
E90
2:35 PM
CEST T2
4:35 PM
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1h
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D82613
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
2:45 PM
CEST T5
4:40 PM
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0h 55m
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A33302cs
A3 Aegean
CR9
2:50 PM
CEST T5
4:45 PM
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0h 55m
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D82615
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
4:25 PM
CEST T5
6:20 PM
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0h 55m
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AF3852cs
AF Air France
CR9
4:35 PM
CEST T5
6:30 PM
EEST
0h 55m
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FI7307cs
FI Icelandair
32B
4:40 PM
CEST T2
6:40 PM
EEST
1h
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AY814+3
AY Finnair
320
4:55 PM
CEST TT2
6:50 PM
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0h 55m
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FI7300cs
FI Icelandair
32B
5:40 PM
CEST T2
7:35 PM
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0h 55m
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AY816+2
AY Finnair
320
6:10 PM
CEST T2
8:10 PM
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D82617
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
7:25 PM
CEST T5
9:20 PM
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0h 55m
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SK722+2
SK S
32N
7:50 PM
CEST T5
9:45 PM
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0h 55m
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AY928
AY Finnair
E90
8:00 PM
CEST T2
10:00 PM
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AY820
AY Finnair
319
9:10 PM
CEST T2
11:10 PM
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Stockholm
4 carriers, 194 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 194 Flights/wk 247 mi 1h nonstop -1h behind 86 1-stop hubs

HEL–ARN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, SAS and Norwegian Air International Ltd. lead the route. The flight covers 247 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 86 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 Also: FI, JL, QR 75 319, 320, 32B, 73H, AT7, E90 1h-1h15 Oneworld FI, JL, QR
SK SAS Also: A3, AF, LO 32 32N, AT7 1h10-1h15 Star Alliance A3, AF, LO
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 24 7M8 1h-1h04
DK Sunclass Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AY
320 Airbus A320 – AY, JL
321 Airbus A321 – QR
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AY, FI, JL
32N Airbus A320neo – LO, SK
32X Airbus A320 (Sharklets) – LH
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – A3, AF, AY, SK
E90 Embraer 190 – AY, FI
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (75 flights/wk, 57%)
Star Alliance: SK (32 flights/wk, 24%)
Unaffiliated: D8 + DK (24 flights/wk, 18%)
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
29
flights
Tue
29
flights
Wed
29
flights
Thu
29
flights
Fri
29
flights
Sat
23
flights
Sun
26
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
33
Nonstop flights
194
Outbound / wk
159
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to ARN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
86
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,068
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 4 3 4
Weekly flights 194 32 44
Flight time 1h 0h 55m 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: EEST · ARN: CEST

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 15m.
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 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights194 out / 159 return
1-stop connections86 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 15m. The route covers 247 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd., Sunclass Airlines and SAS. Plus 7 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 194 nonstop flights per week from HEL to ARN. The return direction has about 159 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZG, INN, LUX, OTP, NAP, SPU, BLQ, KLX, VLC, TRD, WMI, CTA, BGY, PRN, HAM, KRK, CPH, RAK, DUB, PMI, MXP, FNC, PRG, CRL, BER, HRG, FAO, ACE, LPA, EDI, TFS, VNO, OSL, LGW, LCA, VIE, BRU, BGO, GOT, MHQ, TLL, RIX, ATH, ZRH, GVA, GDN, DBV, WAW, DXB, AMS, AGP, FLR, MAN, MUC, DUS, FCO, CDG, FRA, NCE, GZP, ORD, LHR, BUD, BCN, VAA, SAW, CHQ, STN, MIA, CUN, IST, LAX, DOH, RHO, KEF, LIN, AYT, MAD, HKT, ALC, LIS, TOS, HND, JFK, BKK and PVG. 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Finnair, Norwegian Air International Ltd., Sunclass Airlines and SAS. With 194 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 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 247 miles (398 km). There are approximately 194 weekly flights outbound and 159 return, totaling 353 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

86 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).