Travelling from Atlanta to Stockholm: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Atlanta to Stockholm taking off from here.
Stockholm has a range of airports you can fly into. Come in for landing at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Stockholm is five hours ahead of Atlanta and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your Atlanta to Stockholm flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Stockholm
To find cheap Atlanta to Stockholm flights, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your plane ticket from Atlanta to Stockholm.
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Flying from Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
We make it easy to find an Atlanta to Stockholm flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Atlanta to Stockholm? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near ARN if you have a late flight from Atlanta to Stockholm. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and see more of Stockholm and beyond.
Booking your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Bromma Airport (BMA) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. After your flight from Atlanta to Stockholm, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 55 minutes or so.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near BMA. Kick back after your Atlanta to Stockholm flight at any of these well-located options:
Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz make picking up a Bromma Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from BMA four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is roughly 88 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. It'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the city centre in a car once you've stepped off your flight from Atlanta to Stockholm.
If you're using public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Move from your plane seat to a cushy bed not long after your Atlanta to Stockholm flight. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is conveniently located near NYO.
Take control of the next part of your journey by picking up a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Budget, Hertz and Sixt are some companies you can book with.
Rental companies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so reserve your ride from NYO a few weeks in advance of your flight from Atlanta to Stockholm. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Stockholm
January is the quietest month for flights from Atlanta to Stockholm, while June is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Stockholm based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Atlanta to Stockholm tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap flights from Atlanta to Stockholm around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
After booking your flight from Atlanta to Stockholm, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Stockholm:
Vasa Museum and Stockholm Palace are a couple of big attractions to put on your Stockholm travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Djurgarden.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many cities in Sweden waiting to be explored after you've experienced Stockholm. Around 64 kilometres to the north-west, check out popular attractions including 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.