London, Essex to Skellefteå (STN–SFT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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.