What are the most popular cities to visit in Sweden?

Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Sweden. The most popular city to travel to in Sweden is Stockholm, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 78% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Sweden are Gothenburg and Malmö.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Sweden?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into Sweden, then you can expect flight times to average 15h 50m and 15h 10m, respectively.

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 22

CPT

24h 55m

1 stop

ARN

Feb 1

ARN

23h 15m

1 stop

CPT

R11 720

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SWISS

Dec 17

CPT

15h 25m

1 stop

ARN

Feb 2

ARN

22h 05m

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CPT

R12 031

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KLM

Nov 27

JNB

22h 20m

2 stops

ARN

Dec 8

ARN

14h 35m

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JNB

R12 325

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SWISS

Dec 15

CPT

16h 05m

1 stop

ARN

Feb 2

ARN

22h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R12 480

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British Airways

Dec 13

CPT

25h 25m

1 stop

ARN

Feb 1

ARN

15h 45m

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CPT

R12 549

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British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

17h 15m

1 stop

ARN

Feb 16

ARN

28h 00m

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CPT

R12 653

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British Airways

Feb 12

CPT

19h 45m

1 stop

ARN

Feb 16

ARN

17h 10m

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CPT

R12 705

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SWISS

Dec 17

CPT

27h 50m

2 stops

ARN

Feb 2

ARN

22h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R12 947

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SWISS

Dec 17

CPT

28h 20m

1 stop

ARN

Feb 1

ARN

22h 05m

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CPT

R12 999

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Kenya Airways

Nov 27

JNB

30h 05m

2 stops

ARN

Dec 8

ARN

33h 55m

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JNB

R13 016

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British Airways

Dec 14

CPT

16h 45m

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ARN

Jan 30

ARN

19h 30m

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CPT

R13 120

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British Airways

Dec 17

CPT

16h 40m

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ARN

Jan 29

ARN

20h 35m

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R13 137

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17:15 - 17:10CPT-ARN

24h 55m1 stop

11:35 - 11:50ARN-CPT

23h 15m1 stop

R11 720Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 1

9:00 - 23:25CPT-ARN

15h 25m1 stop

15:30 - 14:35ARN-CPT

22h 05m2 stops

R12 031SWISS

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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Feb 2

19:20 - 16:40JNB-ARN

22h 20m2 stops

6:30 - 22:05ARN-JNB

14h 35m1 stop

R12 325KLM

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Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 8

23:35 - 14:40CPT-ARN

16h 05m1 stop

15:30 - 14:35ARN-CPT

22h 05m2 stops

R12 480SWISS

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Mon, Dec 15 - Mon, Feb 2

19:00 - 19:25CPT-ARN

25h 25m1 stop

17:35 - 10:20ARN-CPT

15h 45m1 stop

R12 549British Airways

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Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Feb 1

22:10 - 14:25CPT-ARN

17h 15m1 stop

7:10 - 12:10ARN-CPT

28h 00m1 stop

R12 653British Airways

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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

9:30 - 23:40CPT-ARN

15h 10m1 stop

6:15 - 14:35ARN-CPT

31h 20m2 stops

R13 154Lufthansa

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Tue, Dec 16 - Mon, Feb 2

11:40 - 9:05JNB-ARN

22h 25m2 stops

18:35 - 9:30ARN-JNB

13h 55m1 stop

R13 241Lufthansa

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

20:40 - 20:25JNB-ARN

23h 45m2 stops

9:10 - 10:00ARN-JNB

24h 50m1 stop

R14 347Qatar Airways

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Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 18

9:25 - 7:20JNB-ARN

21h 55m3 stops

13:55 - 10:00ARN-JNB

20h 05m2 stops

R18 254Qatar Airways

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Cape TownStockholm

CPT - ARN

CPTARN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

17:15-17:10

1 stop24h 55m

Stockholm Arlanda

Sun 1/2

11:35-11:50

1 stop23h 15m

R11 720

Cape TownStockholm

CPT - ARN

CPTARN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

9:00-23:25

1 stop15h 25m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 2/2

15:30-14:35

2 stops22h 05m

R12 031

JohannesburgStockholm

JNB - ARN

JNBARN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

19:20-16:40

2 stops22h 20m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 8/12

6:30-22:05

1 stop14h 35m

R12 325

Cape TownStockholm

CPT - ARN

CPTARN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

23:35-14:40

1 stop16h 05m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 2/2

15:30-14:35

2 stops22h 05m

R12 480

Cape TownStockholm

CPT - ARN

CPTARN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

19:00-19:25

1 stop25h 25m

Stockholm Arlanda

Sun 1/2

17:35-10:20

1 stop15h 45m

R12 549

Cape TownStockholm

CPT - ARN

CPTARN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

22:10-14:25

1 stop17h 15m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 16/2

7:10-12:10

1 stop28h 00m

R12 653

Cape TownStockholm

CPT - ARN

CPTARN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

9:30-23:40

1 stop15h 10m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 2/2

6:15-14:35

2 stops31h 20m

R13 154

JohannesburgStockholm

JNB - ARN

JNBARN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

11:40-9:05

2 stops22h 25m

Stockholm Arlanda

Tue 17/2

18:35-9:30

1 stop13h 55m

R13 241

JohannesburgStockholm

JNB - ARN

JNBARN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

20:40-20:25

2 stops23h 45m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 18/5

9:10-10:00

1 stop24h 50m

R14 347

JohannesburgStockholm

JNB - ARN

JNBARN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

9:25-7:20

3 stops21h 55m

Stockholm Arlanda

Mon 18/5

13:55-10:00

2 stops20h 05m

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Which airlines fly to Sweden?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sweden from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 28% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sweden. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Sweden on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Sweden flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 601
Best Round-Trip Price	R11 720
Fastest flight time	15h 15m

The best one-way flight price to Sweden from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 601 (Cape Town Intl to Stockholm Arlanda).

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The best round-trip flight price to Sweden from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 720 (Cape Town Intl to Stockholm Arlanda).

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The fastest flight to Sweden from South Africa takes 15h 15m (Cape Town Intl to Stockholm Arlanda).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sweden

What is the best airport to land at to visit Stockholms Centralstation?

Flying into Stockholm Bromma Airport is typically the best way to visit Stockholms Centralstation, since it is the closest airport to the area.

What is the cheapest flight to Sweden?

If you are looking to fly to Sweden for less, look to airlines like SWISS, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa, with prices starting at R7 933, R8 315, and R8 828 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Sweden?

Of the 9 airlines that fly to Sweden, British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. British Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 28% of users choosing them for their travels to Sweden.

What is the most popular airport in Sweden to fly to?

Stockholm Arlanda is the most popular airport in Sweden to fly to, with 58% of all users travelling to Sweden opting to take a flight into this airport. If you’re interested in staying in Stockholm, which is the city in Sweden that is closest to Stockholm Arlanda, then be sure to check momondo for cheap flight deals.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Sweden?

Flying to Sweden on a Monday or Tuesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Sweden is on a Saturday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sweden?

Prices for flights to Sweden refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sweden?

The number of operators available for flights to Sweden is 9 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Sweden?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Sweden.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sweden?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sweden can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Sweden. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Can I find flights to Sweden with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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How can momondo help me find flights to Sweden?

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