Flying from Frankfurt to Stockholm: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Frankfurt to Stockholm. Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
When arriving in Stockholm, step off the plane at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO). Stockholm Vasteras Airport (VST) is another major gateway to this city.
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct Frankfurt to Stockholm flight.
Frankfurt and Stockholm follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
The busiest route for flights from Frankfurt to Stockholm is Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). There are 34 services that connect these two airports every week.
To ensure you board your Frankfurt to Stockholm flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying during a popular month like September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Stockholm
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Stockholm, you can leave from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). Get from FRA to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) in one seamless trip.
Be on the lookout for promotions with Lufthansa. This carrier offers direct Frankfurt to Stockholm plane tickets out of FRA.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing Frankfurt to Stockholm flights leaving from Frankfurt am Main Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Located around 11 kilometers from the center of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Frankfurt am Main Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Stockholm, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
74% of flights taking off from Frankfurt am Main Airport land at their destination on time.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your Frankfurt to Stockholm flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between Hahn Airport and Stockholm:
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can get to HHN from the center of Frankfurt in about 1 hour 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 105 kilometers or so.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Frankfurt to Stockholm, unwind in one of these hotels close to Hahn Airport:
Flights from Hahn Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 84% of them landing right on cue.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is approximately 40 kilometers from central Stockholm. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 40 minutes.
It usually takes 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near ARN if you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Stockholm. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and chase adventure across Stockholm and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is roughly 88 kilometers from central Stockholm. Once you've disembarked your flight from Frankfurt to Stockholm, it takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
After getting off your flight from Frankfurt to Stockholm, make yourself at home at a hotel close to NYO. Consider checking in to Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport. Comfortable Apartment is another option where you can rest up before exploring the city.
Budget, Hertz and Sixt make picking up a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
In general, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Secure your ride from NYO as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Stockholm Vasteras Airport (VST)
Stockholm Vasteras Airport (VST) is around 88 kilometers from the center of Stockholm. It'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the city center in a ride-share or cab after your flight from Frankfurt to Stockholm.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your trip by staying at a hotel near VST after your Frankfurt to Stockholm flight. Recharge after a day of travel or just take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
Be in the driver's seat of the next leg of your trip by picking up a Stockholm Vasteras Airport rental car. Hertz, Mabi and Budget are reliable rental providers.
If you're searching for a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from VST around two weeks ahead of your flight from Frankfurt to Stockholm. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to Stockholm
Before booking your flights from Frankfurt to Frankfurt, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Frankfurt offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
When booking your Frankfurt to Stockholm tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Stockholm around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
Start your Stockholm trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Stockholm, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Vasa Museum, Grona Lund and King's Garden are must-do's during your Stockholm adventure.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many places in Sweden waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Stockholm. Around 64 kilometers to the northwest, top sights here include Uppsala Cathedral, Botanical Garden and Gamla Uppsala.
Sollentuna is another essential stop in Sweden and is around 13 kilometers northwest of Stockholm. No trip is complete without seeing MC Collection Motorcycle Museum, Rösjöskogens naturreservat and Sollentunaholms herrgård.












