Travelling from Vancouver to Stockholm: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Stockholm. Explore your options for leaving Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Stockholm has a range of airports you can fly into. Disembark at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Stockholm's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Stockholm eight hours ahead of Vancouver.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Vancouver to Stockholm flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Stockholm
To pick up cheap Vancouver to Stockholm flights, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Vancouver to Stockholm.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Vancouver to Stockholm by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your Vancouver to Stockholm flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 7 miles from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Stockholm? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights taking off from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 40 miles or so.
Make taking an early Vancouver to Stockholm flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land within the expected time frame. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 25 miles away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Vancouver to Stockholm. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ARN instead:
Pick up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car and explore Stockholm and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Europcar and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
The centre of Stockholm is approximately 5 miles from Bromma Airport (BMA). As soon as your flight from Vancouver to Stockholm has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 55 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near BMA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Vancouver to Stockholm:
Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz make collecting a Bromma Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from BMA four weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Hop off your flight from Vancouver to Stockholm and head directly to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Stockholm is around 55 miles from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can take you there in around 1 hour 50 minutes.
If you'd like to go from baggage claim to bed in the shortest time possible, stay at a hotel near NYO. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a quick ride away and a great choice if you have a late Vancouver to Stockholm flight.
Begin your trip without worrying about how to get to your destination with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable suppliers here like Budget, Hertz and Sixt.
Rental companies sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so book your ride from NYO ahead of your flight from Vancouver to Stockholm. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
Best time to go to Stockholm
June is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Stockholm. To avoid the crowds, go to Stockholm in January.
Before locking in your Vancouver to Stockholm tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Stockholm around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Stockholm right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Vancouver to Stockholm:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are essential stops on your Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
Stockholm has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Sweden waiting to be explored. Around 40 miles north-west of Stockholm, a trip to Uppsala will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
Around 8 miles north-west of Stockholm, Sollentuna is another favourite stop in Sweden. No visit is complete without checking out Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.