£23 Cheap Flights to Stockholm

Stockholm is served by multiple airports, but most visitors use Arlanda Airport (ARN).

The journey between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and downtown Stockholm is reasonably long. You'll need to travel 40 kms (25 miles) before you can check in to your hotel in the city.

With a number of airports in one place, travellers have plenty of options when flying to Stockholm. If you hit the tarmac at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, you'll be 40 kms (25 miles) from the downtown area. There's also Nyköping Airport (88 kms (55 miles) away) and Stockholm - Hasslo Airport (VST) (88 kms (55 miles) away).

There are a total of 49 air carriers connecting Stockholm with 110 airports around the world.

Stockholm receives the most flights from Finnair, SAS and Norwegian Air International with Finnair being the preferred choice of carrier. Helsinki is the most popular city for passengers to set off from.

Organising an exciting Stockholm getaway is a cinch when there are 1,491 nonstop flights each week to get you there.

The most popular flights to Stockholm take off from Helsinki, London and Copenhagen airports.

If it's Helsinki you're departing, you'll be in the sky for around 1 hour and 6 minutes before you arrive in Stockholm. Runway to runway from London typically takes 2 hours and 22 minutes and from Copenhagen, 1 hour and 13 minutes.

We all know those travellers who somehow grab incredibly cheap airfares wherever they go. Would you like to know how to do it for your Stockholm holiday? Don't leave it until the very last minute to lock in your flight. Don't stop there, however. Do some research and find out if there is more than one airport at your destination. Ticket prices often differ depending on the airport you use. Make sure you compare fares across air carriers as well. Last of all, be prepared to lock in your seat quickly if you find a real bargain. It might not stick around for too long! With a bit of knowledge and some good fortune, the perfect fare can be yours.

We've got the lowdown on how to make your journey as enjoyable as possible. Follow our tips and tricks and you'll be breezing through airport security and having a ball in Stockholm in next to no time. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane trip can be a cruisy experience if you bring the right gear. Firstly, you'll want a few basic toiletries, such as toothpaste, a toothbrush and some deodorant, a spare change of clothes and a good read. Secondly, leave space in your bag for your electronic gadgets, chargers, any daily medications and perhaps a blow-up neck pillow too. Lastly, don't forget to take your passport, travel documents and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of restricted items differs between air carriers, the general guide to follow is nothing flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes things like screwdrivers, knives, aerosol cans and bleaching agents. Sporting equipment like hockey sticks, and objects that could injure passengers, such as pepper spray and guns, won't be allowed on board either.

What to wear on a flight:

• Go for comfort over style. Prepare for temperature changes by dressing in layers, and opt for closed-toe, flat shoes like sneakers.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a risk on long-distance flights. It results from blood clots forming due to poor circulation and inactivity, so do some gentle foot and leg exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression socks.

The trick is to be well organised before you get to security. That way, you'll be hopping onto that plane to Stockholm in a flash. Follow these tips and get your holiday off to a flying start:

• Security personnel first need to make sure that you have a valid passport and matching travel documents before you're allowed to proceed any further. Have them ready to show.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other contents of your pockets, like your headphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn.
• For just a few minutes, you'll have to unplug from technology. Your tablet, phone and any other electronic devices will need to be sent through the scanner.
• Any gels or liquids, such as toothpaste or perfume, that you want to bring on board need to be in containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-lock bag.
• There's a good chance you'll be required to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on shoes is always a good idea.
• Airlines will not allow any sharp or pointed objects in your carry-on luggage. If you need to bring these kinds of items, pack them safely in your checked luggage.