Travelling from Dubai to Stockholm: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to Stockholm. Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the main airports in Dubai.
Stockholm has a range of airports you can jet into. Arrive at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Around 7 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Dubai to Stockholm flight.
Stockholm's timezone is UTC+1, making Stockholm three hours behind Dubai.
With seven weekly flights between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the busiest route. Hop on the first flight from Dubai to Stockholm with Emirates at 08:20. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from DXB to ARN is with Emirates at 08:40.
Allow plenty of time to make your Dubai to Stockholm flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like January. 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 Dubai to Stockholm
To secure cheap Dubai to Stockholm flights, reserve your journey three months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Dubai to Stockholm is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Stockholm jetting off from Dubai Airport (DXB). Begin your journey at DXB and arrive at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
Keep an eye out for deals with Emirates. This carrier offers direct Dubai to Stockholm plane tickets out of DXB.
We make it a cinch to find a Dubai to Stockholm flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Dubai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai to Stockholm? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Dubai Airport:
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on schedule at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can catch a nonstop flight from Dubai to Stockholm departing from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Start your journey at DWC and disembark at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).
From DWC, you can lock in a direct Dubai to Stockholm plane ticket with Norwegian Air Sweden.
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Dubai to Stockholm flight, here's where you can stop when departing from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 45 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to Stockholm:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 56.64%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to ARN if you have a late flight from Dubai to Stockholm. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo to explore Stockholm and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week before your departure date.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Bromma Airport (BMA) is about 8 kilometres from central Stockholm. Once you've disembarked your flight from Dubai to Stockholm, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 55 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near BMA. Kick back after your Dubai to Stockholm flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz make collecting a Bromma Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from BMA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Hop off your flight from Dubai to Stockholm and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Stockholm is around 88 kilometres from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there.
If you use public transport, the journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Grab some shut-eye before moving on to your next destination at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport. A quick ride from NYO, book a room here after your Dubai to Stockholm flight and make your first day more relaxed.
Whether you'd like a mini for a solo trip or a full-size SUV to fit the family, you'll find the right Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car for you. Check out wheels available from companies such as Budget, Hertz and Sixt.
Rental agencies sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so secure your ride from NYO well ahead of your flight from Dubai to Stockholm. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Stockholm
June is the most popular month for flights from Dubai to Stockholm. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Stockholm in January.
Book a Dubai to Stockholm ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Stockholm to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap flights from Dubai to Stockholm around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai 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:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are leading attractions which should be on any good Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
Stockholm has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Sweden you'll want to see. Around 64 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, a trip to Uppsala will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
If you want to check out another major stop in Sweden, head for Sollentuna, about 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd are among the biggest draws.
