Madrid to Stockholm (MAD–ARN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
IB823
IB Iberia
32A
10:05 AM
CET T4
2:05 PM
CET
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB827
IB Iberia
320
2:00 PM
CET T4
6:00 PM
CET
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AT5460
AT Royal Air Maroc
32A
2:00 PM
CET T4
6:00 PM
CET
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB824
IB Iberia
32A
2:45 PM
CET TT2
6:50 PM
CET
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY5637
AY Finnair
320
2:45 PM
CET T2
6:50 PM
CET
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB828
IB Iberia
32A
6:40 PM
CET TT2
10:45 PM
CET
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madrid to Stockholm
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,616 mi 4h nonstop 74 1-stop hubs

MAD–ARN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and Royal Air Maroc lead the route. The flight covers 1,616 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–ARN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia 12 320, 32A 4h Oneworld
AT Royal Air Maroc 5 32A 4h Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – IB
32A Airbus A320 – AT, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AT + IB (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to ARN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to ARN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,778
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Stockholm is 0 hours the same as Madrid.
MAD: CET · ARN: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Stockholm.
Distance & Flight Time
1,616 mi / 2,600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Sweden freely as EU and Schengen citizens. Flights from Spain arrive without passport control. A valid Spanish passport or national ID card is sufficient. No visa, registration, or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.

If you plan to live in Sweden longer than 3 months, register with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) to get a personnummer (personal identity number). This number is essential for renting an apartment, opening a bank account, getting a phone plan, and accessing healthcare. Bring proof of employment or sufficient funds, your passport, and proof of address. Processing takes 2 to 4 weeks. Without a personnummer, daily life in Sweden is difficult because the entire system runs on it.

Getting to MAD

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

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.

MAD–ARN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Stockholm route.
Route details
Distance1,616 mi / 2,600 km
Flight time4h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 19 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: ARN
IATA / ICAOARN / ESSA
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Passengers/yr22.7M
Elevation137 ft / 42 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to ARN flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,616 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Royal Air Maroc and Iberia.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from MAD to ARN. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through INN, TOS, FNC, AGA, KUN, LYS, SID, SKP, LIN, OPO, LGW, OSL, RIX, ZRH, DWC, KRK, MUC, DUB, SVQ, FRA, BGY, BRU, AMS, MXP, BCN, DUS, CDG, ORD, MAN, VIE, NCE, BEG, BUD, BER, ORY, PUJ, TIA, ALC, AGP, CRL, CPH, LHR, LIS, PMI, EWR, GVA, STN, GDN, MIA, HEL, HAM, FCO, SAW, JFK, CUN, EDI, PRG, ATH, IST, ACE, DXB, AMM, TFS, LUX, MLA, LAX, LPA, WAW, DOH, CAI, RAK, PEK, BKK and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ARN to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 MAD to ARN

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) are connected by nonstop service from Royal Air Maroc and Iberia. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MAD to ARN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to ARN ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,616 miles (2,600 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via INN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.