London to Stockholm (LHR–ARN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LHR–ARN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SAS and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 909 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK SAS Also: AM, EY, LY, SQ, VN, VS, WS | 33 | 32N | 2h25-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | AM, EY, LY, SQ, VN, VS, WS |
| BA British Airways Also: AY, CX, IB, JL, LA, QR | 22 | 319, 32Q | 2h17-2h35 | – | Oneworld | AY, CX, IB, JL, LA, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Stockholm from London
| Metric | LHR→ARN | LGW→ARN | STN→ARN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 25 mi | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 191 | 19 | 11 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 35m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · ARN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Stockholm.
British passport holders enter Sweden (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Sweden suggests SEK 450 per day, about $43). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Stockholm (ARN) run about 2 hours 30 minutes. SAS, British Airways, and Norwegian operate the route. Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK), trading at roughly 10.5 SEK per $1. Cash is almost extinct in Sweden; many shops, restaurants, and even street vendors only accept cards or Swish (the local payment app, not available to tourists). Bring a Visa or Mastercard. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
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.
LHR–ARN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to ARN
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) are connected by nonstop service from SAS and British Airways. With 191 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHR to ARN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to ARN is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 909 miles (1,463 km). There are approximately 191 weekly flights outbound and 181 return, totaling 372 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Göteborg Landvetter, Oslo-Gardermoen and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LGW), London, Essex (STN) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).