Flying from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are Stockholm's major terminals.
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located in Istanbul. The city operates on the UTC+3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Stockholm.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 6:30pm. Go for the first ARN to IST departure with Turkish Airlines at 5:45am if you'd rather not wait around.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Stockholm to IST. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) operate out of this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from ARN.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between ARN and IST is Turkish Airlines.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Stockholm to IST with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ARN and IST include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
ARN is around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
When it comes to Stockholm Arlanda Airport's on-time performance, 73.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Break up your flight from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport with a stop at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). A main stopover between Bromma Airport and IST, it's a good opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
BMA is around 10 kilometres from central Stockholm. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Bromma Airport the day before your Stockholm to IST flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Bromma Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57.41%.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
When organising your flight ticket from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) out of Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a pit stop at Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
The journey to NYO from central Stockholm is around 1 hour 50 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Make departure day effortless by staying as close as possible to Stockholm Skavsta Airport. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a great option, especially if you've booked an early Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight.
NYO has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80.46%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and reach your destination as planned.
About Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IST if you're catching a late flight from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul is around 32 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Right now, Rs18,797 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs40,768. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Stockholm to IST if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap flight ticket from Stockholm to IST is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Istanbul. August is when most people book flights from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your Stockholm to IST flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Istanbul when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Hagia Sophia History Museum followed by Hagia Sophia Museum and Historic Areas of Istanbul.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres south-east of Istanbul, a trip to Eskisehir will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri.
Adapazarı is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 153 kilometres east of Istanbul. No trip is complete without dropping by Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.
