Travelling from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is 7 hours ahead of Stockholm, where Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from ARN to Shanghai.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from ARN to Shanghai, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
To travel to China for tourism purposes, you will need a visa if you have a passport from Sweden. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Shanghai.
ARN is around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 37 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 39 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near ARN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Shanghai or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Shanghai
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Shanghai is RM1,739. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,183. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ARN to Shanghai. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Shanghai.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Shanghai, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 56 kilometres. It'll take you about 49 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Shanghai. Book one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is roughly 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near SHA. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from ARN to Shanghai at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Shanghai
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Shanghai. July is the most popular month to visit Shanghai. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Shanghai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from ARN to Shanghai sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Shanghai, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are top attractions which should feature on any good Shanghai itinerary.
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