London, Essex to Stockholm / Västerås (STN–VST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR682
FR Ryanair
73H
6:05 PM
GMT T1
9:25 PM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR683
FR Ryanair
73H
9:50 PM
CET
11:10 PM
GMT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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London, Essex to Stockholm / Västerås
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 827 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

STN–VST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 827 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STN–VST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 73H 2h20
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (3 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, STN to VST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STN to VST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
131
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
+1h
Stockholm / Västerås is 1 hour ahead of London, Essex.
STN: GMT · VST: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 7:00 PM in Stockholm / Västerås.
Distance & Flight Time
827 mi / 1,331 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

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.

STN–VST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London, Essex to Stockholm / Västerås route.
Route details
Distance827 mi / 1,331 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
Destination: VST
IATA / ICAOVST / ESOW
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STN to VST flights.
Nonstop flights from London Stansted Airport to Stockholm Västerås Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 827 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from STN to VST. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGP and ALC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Stockholm / Västerås is 1 hour ahead of London, Essex.
Yes, return flights from VST to STN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from STN to VST

London Stansted Airport (STN) and Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

STN to VST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STN to VST ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 827 miles (1,331 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via AGP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.