Istanbul to Stockholm (IST–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–ARN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,352 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 6E, FI, MS, PK | 21 | 32Q, 73H | 3h06-3h40 | – | Star Alliance | 6E, FI, MS, PK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Stockholm from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→ARN | SAW→ARN | BOJ→ARN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 81 | 24 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 2h 56m | 3h |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · ARN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Stockholm.
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.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
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.
IST–ARN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to ARN
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to ARN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to ARN is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,352 miles (2,175 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Riga, Copenhagen Kastrup and Hamburg Helmut Schmidt. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) and Burgas (BOJ).