Flights to Stockholm

Best Things To Do on Weekends

Gamla Stan

Stockholm is a popular weekend getaway destination in Europe - especially in the summer months. One of the city's top attractions is Gamla Stan (Old Town). History buffs booking cheap flights to Stockholm will be in heaven! The streets look like a postcard from the medieval times, and there's plenty to see around each corner.

If you can, try to plan your flights to Stockholm around Christmas. You can attend the Christmas Market that looks like something out of a fairytale! Other notable attractions in Old Town include the Stockholm Cathedral, the Nobel Museum, and the Royal Palace.

Vasa Museum

The Vasa Museum is one of the top reasons people decide to book tickets to Stockholm. The battleship sank on its maiden voyage in 1628, and hundreds of years later the Swedes launched an operation to salvage the wreck from the depths of the ocean. In the museum, you can watch a movie of the ship's history and marvel at the ancient relic. For families with young children buying return flights to Stockholm, entrance to the museum is free for anyone under 18 years of age.

Grona Lund

Grona Lund is one of the best things to do on the weekend for travellers booking flights to Stockholm. The amusement park has a range of rides for all ages as well a hair-raising rollercoaster. If you're buying an airfare to Stockholm for travel in the summer months, you can also attend one of rock and pop concerts held on the grounds.

Explore Stockholm's Subway Art

It's not every day that you visit a country whose public transportation system is an attraction. While in Stockholm, you can visit one of the 90 decorated stations. It's the world's longest art exhibit, and you could easily spend your entire trip exploring the stations. Some of the most popular stations are Stadion, T-Centralen, Universitetet Station, Hallonbergen, Radhuset and Morby Centrum.

Public Transport and How to Get Around

Metro

There are 100 metro stations in Stockholm, making it the best way to get around the city on a budget. The service runs from 5am to 1am on weekdays and 24 hours on the weekends. For travellers buying cheap flights to Stockholm, you should consider purchasing a travel card.

You can buy a 24-hour card for 115 SEK ($17.27 AUD) or a 3-day pass for 230 SEK ($34.55 AUD). Single tickets for zone one cost 36 SEK ($5.41 AUD) and you can also use the transportation card and zone tickets for the city's bus, tram, light rail and ferry services.

Bus

If you're buying return flights to Stockholm and staying in areas like Djurgarden that are out of the metro's reach, you'll need to use the bus to get around. The city also has night buses, which are an affordable way to get back to your hotel after an evening of soaking up Stockholm's nightlife.

Ferry

For a scenic day trip from Stockholm, you can take the ferry. The service runs to destinations like the Hammarby Sjostad islands and it’s a wonderful way to explore the archipelago. You don’t need to buy your ferry tickets before your flights to Stockholm arrive. You can use your travel card or purchase tickets for the ferry at the quay.

Bike

For travellers buying flights to Stockholm in the summer, you can rent a bike to explore the city. Prices start at 250 SEK ($37.55 AUD) for the day.

Taxi

Taxis are an expensive way to get around the city. With an affordable and extensive public transportation system, you should only hail a taxi as a last resort. Before getting into your ride, look at the prices on the rear door window and make sure the car has an authorised yellow number plate. You can also use ride-sharing service Uber to get around.

Transport from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Once your flights to Stockholm land at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), you can take the Arlanda Express train into the city. It departs the airport every 15 minutes and has a travel time of 20 minutes. It's more expensive to buy tickets on the train, so book your tickets online before you arrive.

Other transportation options from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) include the public bus and metered taxis. The Flygbussarna Airport Coaches leave the arrivals terminal every 15 minutes, and you'll find metered taxis waiting outside of the terminal building. You can expect to pay 675 SEK ($101.39 AUD) at most for a trip from the airport.

Packing Tips for Stockholm

• Winter: Winter in Stockholm is from December to March. If your flights to Stockholm are booked over these months, you'll need to pack thermal clothes and your thickest jackets. It's also a good idea to bring along thick wool socks and waterproof boots for the snow.
• Summer: Even though it's summer in Stockholm, the weather is unpredictable. When packing for your flights to Stockholm, you'll want to have a raincoat or a small umbrella that you can keep in your bag. In between your usual summer outfits, it's a good idea to have a few warm layers in case the temperature drops or the weather changes for the worst.