Travelling from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
The average time for a direct Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight is 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Stockholm is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located in Stockholm.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), with 18 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from IST to ARN is the 8:15am Turkish Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 9:05pm with Turkish Airlines.
Your flight from Istanbul to ARN won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) departing from Istanbul Airport (IST).
When leaving from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Turkish Airlines between IST and ARN.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to ARN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to catch a flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) plane tickets are available from here.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to ARN are offered by Pegasus.
Pegasus Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from SAW to ARN.
With 70.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Here's where you can connect between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ARN:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to ARN flight, stay in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Book a hotel near ARN if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
Central Stockholm is around 40 kilometres from Stockholm Arlanda Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is Rs18,289. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs37,477. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from Istanbul to ARN, book your ticket nine months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Istanbul to ARN.
Save on your flight from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
January is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), while September is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Stockholm based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Istanbul to ARN plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 25ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
Start your Stockholm trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Vasa Museum, Grona Lund and King's Garden are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
You've visited Stockholm, now it's time to discover other parts of Sweden. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Karlstad to check off its leading sights. From Sandgrund Lars Lerin to Domkyrkan and Bomstadsbadet, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Sweden, consider Falun, roughly 161 kilometres northwest of Stockholm. Falu Gruva, Museum of Medical History and Gamla Staberg are key reasons to visit.







