Madrid MAD to Stockholm STO flight with Iberia

Madrid to Stockholm Flights: An Overview

Sweden's capital Stockholm has been described as a Venice of the North, with its scenic setting on a cluster of islands on the Baltic coast. It's a popular destination for city break visitors, with its charming and colorful Gamla Stan old town streets and the impressive Vasa Museum. Vacationers and business travelers from Spain can take daily direct flights from Madrid to Stockholm with a choice of airlines, including the national carrier.  Flights operate in the morning and afternoon, with journey times to the Swedish capital of just under four hours. Several airlines offer additional indirect connections to Stockholm with one change en route, increasing flight options from Madrid.   

Which airlines fly from Madrid to Stockholm?

Spanish national carrier Iberia provides daily direct flights from Madrid to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Norwegian Air Shuttle also provides direct flights on this route three days a week, with services operated by its affiliate airline  Air Mediterranean. Indirect flights with one change in transit are available with several airlines, including Brussels Airlines services to Stockholm Bromma Airport via the Belgian capital,  Air France departures to Stockholm Arlanda via Paris Charles De Gaulle, and Air Europa and KLM connections via Amsterdam Schiphol.  

How long is the flight from Madrid to Stockholm?

The fastest flights on the 2603 kilometer route north east from Madrid to Stockholm are Norwegian Air Shuttle and Mediterranean Air direct flights, taking three hours and 50 minutes to reach the Swedish capital. Iberia direct flights from Madrid take five or ten minutes longer to complete the trip. Brussels Airlines flights to Stockholm Bromma Airport via Brussels are the fastest indirect service, with a total journey time from the Spanish capital of five hours and 40 minutes. Air France connections via Paris take five minutes longer, while Air Europa and KLM routes via Amsterdam take five hours and 50 minutes.  

How many flights are there from Madrid to Stockholm?

The Iberia national airline schedule has one daily flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport seven days a week, with a mid morning departure time. Norwegian Air Shuttle and Mediterranean Air flights from Madrid to Stockholm operate three days a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays, with mid afternoon take off times. There are also more than 20 indirect flights from Madrid to Stockholm daily, requiring one change en route, with departure times from early morning to late afternoon. 

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Madrid to Stockholm?

Departure Airport: Madrid Barajas Airport is the second largest flight hub in Europe, located 12 kilometers north east of the city center, connected by frequent trains on line 8 of the metro and C1 and C10 local Renfe rail services, taking 20-30 minutes. In addition to long and short stay parking lots, the airport has currency exchange bureaux, baggage storage lockers, international restaurants, tapas bars, Castilian wine and food specialty stores,  pharmacies, business lounges and free WiFi.  

Arrival Airport: Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located  42 kilometers north of the city center, connected by frequent Arlanda Express rail services taking 20 minutes for the trip downtown.  Stockholm Bromma Airport is situated closer to the center, eight kilometers west of downtown, with express Flygbussarna buses offering frequent transfers taking 20 minutes. Facilities at both airports include car rental desks, currency exchange bureaux, restaurants, cafe-bars, Swedish gift stores,  business lounges, free WiFi and taxi stands.