Flying from Milan to Stockholm: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Stockholm begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main terminals in Milan.
Stockholm has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Touch down at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Milan to Stockholm flight.
Milan and Stockholm are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
The busiest route for flights from Milan to Stockholm is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). There are four services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MXP to ARN is the 10:55 SAS service. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 22:00 with SAS.
Leave enough time to catch your Milan to Stockholm flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Stockholm
$27 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Stockholm. A return flight starts from $89. These fares may change depending on availability.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can get a direct flight from Milan to Stockholm taking off from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Begin your journey at MXP and land at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
SAS is a leading airline that offers direct Milan to Stockholm plane tickets from MXP.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Milan to Stockholm flights leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
MXP is about 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Milan to Stockholm? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, data shows 68.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Rather start your trip at Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? This hub offers direct flights from Milan to Stockholm, seamlessly connecting you to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
Book a direct Milan to Stockholm plane ticket with Ryanair. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of BGY.
Break up your Milan to Stockholm flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and Stockholm include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
BGY is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Milan to Stockholm, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN) has convenient direct flights from Milan to Stockholm. Your journey from LIN will have you disembarking at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
Get on board with SAS. It offers direct Milan to Stockholm plane tickets from LIN.
Book a ticket from Milan to Stockholm out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LIN and Stockholm include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make taking an early Milan to Stockholm flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Milano Linate Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of LIN is 79.56%. To put it plainly, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The distance from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Stockholm. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ARN instead:
Follow your own route with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and venture far and wide through Stockholm and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week before your travel date.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Once your flight from Milan to Stockholm has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Stockholm is roughly 8 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 55 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Milan to Stockholm, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to BMA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Bromma Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Hertz and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from BMA four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Hop off your flight from Milan to Stockholm and go directly to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Stockholm is around 88 kilometres from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour 50 minutes.
If you'd like to go from the runway to rest mode as fast as you can, stay at a hotel close to NYO. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a quick ride away and a good option if you've booked a late Milan to Stockholm flight.
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Budget, Hertz and Sixt make getting on the road smooth sailing.
If you prefer a certain make or model, booking early increases your chances of getting what you want. Secure your ride from NYO a few weeks ahead of your flight from Milan to Stockholm.
Best time to go to Stockholm
January is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Stockholm, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Stockholm based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Milan to Stockholm tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. 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 Milan to Stockholm around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
Start your Stockholm trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Stockholm, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are popular attractions which should be on every Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many cities in Sweden waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Stockholm. Around 64 kilometres to the north-west, popular attractions include Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
Around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, Sollentuna is another essential stop in Sweden. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.