Madrid to Stockholm (MAD–ARN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia | 12 | 320, 32A | 4h | – | Oneworld | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 5 | 32A | 4h | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CET · ARN: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Stockholm.
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.
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).
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.
MAD–ARN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.