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Four Stockholm Airports, But Only One Close To The Centre

Plane landing in Stockholm

There are no less than four Stockholm airports. But reality is that only one is located at short distance of the city centre, and that’s most likely the one you won’t visit.

Confused? Here is the explanation. Four airfields are named after the Swedish capital in an attempt to attract travelers, even though they are located up to 100 km away.

  • Arlanda (or Stockholm Arlanda)
  • Bromma (or Stockholm Bromma)
  • Skavsta (or … you’ve got it!)
  • Västerås (also known as….yes!)

Airplanes taxiing at Stockholm Arlanda airport.



Locations are not the only difference, so let’s have a quick review of all Stockholm airports.

Arlanda is the most modern of all Stockholm airports and the one where most international passengers arrive and all traditional airlines fly to. It’s Sweden’s major gateway, located 40 km north of the city, and the only of these four with connections to destinations outside Europe.

Chances are this is the airport you will go to. The most comfortable and affordable way to reach the city center is taking the airport coach. Book ahead to reduce stress and waiting time. You can also book your return trip.

Bromma was opened in 1936 and used to be Stockholm’s main airfield. Great location in the suburbs: the bus ride to the centre is only 15 minutes long.

Quick service too: you’ll get your bags shortly after landing. But… there are only two international destinations, Brussels (Belgium) and Århus (Denmark). All other flights from Bromma are domestic.

Skavsta is found near the town of Nyköping, 100 km south of the capital. Airport buses need 80 minutes to reach the Stockholm city terminal. The bus waits for delayed flights. The main airlines who operate to and from Skavsta are low cost companies Ryanair and Wizz Air.

Västerås is a city west of Stockholm, also 75 bus minutes away from the Beauty on Water. It’s another quiet airfield used by Ryanair, with connections to the UK and Ireland. Book the coach from Västerås to Stockholm here. It's also possible to book your airport coach return trip.

To which of these Stockholm airports should you buy a plane ticket?

It depends…

  • If you prefer to choose from a wide variety of airlines and connections, Arlanda is by far the best choice.

  • If you’re living in Europe, traveling on a shoestring and don’t mind a bus ride, Skavsta and Västerås are good options.

  • If you’re coming from Belgium or Denmark, or flying within Sweden, Bromma is an excellent choice.


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