Travelling from Stockholm to Moscow: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Stockholm to Moscow. Check out your options for leaving Stockholm from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Moscow has a number of airports you can jet into. Touch down at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Stockholm.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Stockholm to Moscow flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Moscow
To find cheap Stockholm to Moscow flights, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Stockholm to Moscow is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a sweet deal.
There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's a better deal on cheap flights from Stockholm to Moscow.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Stockholm to Moscow flights.
Flying from Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for Stockholm to Moscow flights leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
The journey from central Stockholm to ARN takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Stockholm to Moscow? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
73.1% of flights leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Stockholm to BMA in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Stockholm to Moscow, stay in one of these hotels close to Bromma Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Bromma Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57%.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
From the centre of Stockholm, NYO is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Early flights from Stockholm Skavsta Airport are more relaxed when you stay in a hotel close by. Stay a step ahead by checking in to Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before your Stockholm to Moscow flight.
NYO has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80.46%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down when it should.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Moscow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Stockholm to Moscow, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SVO:
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Stockholm to Moscow. July is the most popular month to visit Moscow. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
When booking your Stockholm to Moscow tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Moscow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Stockholm to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
Explore more of Russia
You've seen Moscow, now it's time to explore more of Russia. Journey around 386 kilometres east to Nizhniy Novgorod to check off its leading attractions. From Monument to cosmonaut Komarov to A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Voronezh is another standout destination in Russia and is around 467 kilometres south of Moscow. No trip is complete without experiencing Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
