Flying from Minneapolis to Stockholm: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Minneapolis. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm jetting off from here.
Stockholm has a range of airports you can fly into. Disembark at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Stockholm is six hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your Minneapolis to Stockholm flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add an hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Stockholm
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Minneapolis to Stockholm flights if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Minneapolis to Stockholm flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
MSP is about 11 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, 77.37% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The distance from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm is approximately 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near ARN if you're coming in on a late flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Stockholm's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport around one week ahead of your Minneapolis to Stockholm flight.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
As soon as your flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Stockholm is roughly 8 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA).
Public transport will get you there in about 55 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near BMA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm:
Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz make picking up a Bromma Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at BMA can get you a lower rate.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is roughly 88 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab after your flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm.
If you go by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Go from your plane seat to a cushy bed soon after your Minneapolis to Stockholm flight. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is within easy reach of NYO.
Begin your travels without stressing over how to arrive at your destination with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable names here like Budget, Hertz and Sixt.
Rental agencies sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so secure your ride from NYO in advance of your flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Stockholm
June is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis to Stockholm. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Stockholm in January.
Before locking in your Minneapolis to Stockholm tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm in January when temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Stockholm
After booking your flight from Minneapolis to Stockholm, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Stockholm:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are top sights 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 favourite stop in Sweden. Start your sightseeing at Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.