Private jet to Stockholm

Stockholm is the largest city in Scandinavia and the base of Sweden's banks, industrial groups and technology firms, from Spotify and Klarna in the centre to the Kista cluster in the north-west. The city is built on 14 islands, and east of it the archipelago stretches some 60 km out into the Baltic. Private flights follow two rhythms: weekday business trips all year, and leisure traffic in the summer archipelago season and around the Nobel Prize ceremony on 10 December.

Before choosing the aircraft, the real question here is the airport. Arlanda, about 37 km north of the centre, is open 24 hours, takes every type and has two business aviation handlers. Bromma, about 8 km from the centre, saves half an hour on the road, but its single runway is 1,668 m long, its noise limit is strict and it closes in the evening and for much of the weekend. As a broker, we compare aircraft from operators across Europe, check whether the chosen type is accepted at Bromma on your date and price both options.

Send the route, the date, the number of passengers and the time you need to be back. A consultant replies with aircraft, airport and price:

Why business travellers fly privately to the Swedish capital

How long the flight takes

These are Citation CJ3 times from the price tables, including taxi, climb and descent. From Paris the flight takes 2:39 h, from Nice 3:10 h and from Madrid 4:07 h. On the longer sectors a midsize jet saves about 10 minutes from London and 17 from Madrid, and has more room for winter coats and ski bags. From Larnaca, about 3,000 km away, a light jet would need a fuel stop, so the table starts with the Citation XLS+ at 4:19 h. Dubai is 5:51-6:10 h away non-stop and New York 7:29-7:54 h, depending on the aircraft.

Private jet prices to Stockholm

Prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, airport fees and passenger taxes of the departure country, assuming an aircraft available near the departure airport. The flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the main European hubs to Arlanda

The Nordic capitals start at EUR 8,500 in a CJ3. From London or Zurich the light jet costs EUR 13,500, and the super midsize column costs 50-70 % more than the light jet on the same row.

Baltic, Polish and other European cities

From the Baltic capitals and Gothenburg the flight takes about an hour. For the longer sectors from Brussels, Edinburgh or the Mediterranean the table uses the Phenom 300, the Legacy 500 and the Gulfstream G280, which carry more baggage:

Long-haul flights to Arlanda

Long-range jets always land at Arlanda, whose longest runway is 3,301 m. All three routes are flown non-stop:

The same flight to Bromma

Bromma is 33 km from Arlanda, so the fare is about the same and sometimes lower. Only aircraft that meet the runway length and the noise limit are accepted, which is why the table stops at the midsize class:

The fare depends on flight time and on how far the aircraft has to fly empty to reach you. Taxes depend on the country the leg starts in. From France the passenger tax is about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet. Flights to or from Italy cost EUR 200 per passenger, because every Italian route here is over 1,500 km. Vienna adds EUR 12 per passenger, and Germany, Norway and the Netherlands tax departures too. From the UK, Air Passenger Duty applies to aircraft over 5.7 t, at the standard rate of the distance band for most jets and at the higher rate for aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats. Sweden has no passenger tax, so the flight home from Stockholm carries only airport and handling charges. All amounts are listed in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

Three typical trips and their cost

Price per passenger

Divided between the passengers, the fare per seat drops quickly. Passenger taxes are added per head:

Price calculator

Enter your route and group size, and the calculator sends an estimate to your e-mail. Mention Bromma in the comment if you prefer it, and we check the aircraft type.

Arlanda and Bromma compared

Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN, ESSA) is the largest airport in Sweden, run by the state company Swedavia. It has three runways: 01L/19R of 3,301 m and two of 2,500 m, 01R/19L and 08/26. The two parallel runways have category III instrument landing systems, which keeps diversions rare in fog and snow. There is no curfew, and slots are normally requested at least 24 hours ahead.

Swedavia requires a ground handler to be appointed before any flight. At Arlanda business jets are handled by ASE Handling on Apron K and by Grafair Jet Center on Ramp J, each with its own lounge, and passengers from outside Schengen go through passport control with the handler. Give the driver the ramp as well as the airport, or the car may wait at the wrong door. Catering at Arlanda needs about 12 hours' notice.

Bromma has lost almost all of its scheduled flights to Arlanda, and Swedavia has said that running the airport is no longer commercially justified. The land belongs to the City of Stockholm, which wants it back, and no final political decision has been taken. Business jets still use Bromma, but we confirm hours, handler and customs notice for each date, and we price Arlanda as the fallback.

Other airports in the region

Distances in the table are straight-line from Arlanda:

Västerås and Skavsta carry the Stockholm name but lie about 100 km from the city, more than an hour by road. They make sense for a meeting in their own region, not as a substitute for Arlanda.

Which aircraft for this trip

The runway at Bromma is long enough for most light jets and many midsize jets, but the noise limit of 89 EPNdB excludes some older types, and the operator confirms the take-off weight for each flight. A Pilatus PC-24 or a Pilatus PC-12 uses Bromma without difficulty. Anything heavier is planned into Arlanda from the start.

Want us to check a specific aircraft for Bromma? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

Seasons, light and events

In midwinter the sun sets before 15:00, and from November to March most departures need de-icing. We plan day trips with a margin, especially into Bromma, where the evening closing time is fixed.

Transfers to the city and the islands

Empty Legs to and from Stockholm

Empty Legs are flights the operator makes without passengers, after dropping clients or on the way to collect the next ones. The Nordic capitals see steady business jet traffic, mostly in the middle of the week, and Arlanda's 24-hour operation adds evening departures. Typical directions:

The operator decides the date and time of an Empty Leg, so it suits a flexible plan. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and your dates, and we send matching flights as they appear.

Pets on board

Your dog or cat flies in the cabin beside you, never in the hold, and the operator must approve the animal in advance. Sweden applies the EU rules:

• Microchip to ISO standard, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel for a first vaccination.
• EU pet passport, or an animal health certificate for pets from Great Britain.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a non-commercial trip.
• Sweden requires no tapeworm treatment for dogs arriving from the EU.

Some operators ask for a carrier or charge for cabin cleaning, so a large dog is confirmed before booking.

Documents, permits and taxes

Before you fly: checklist

• Valid passport or ID card for every passenger, including children.
• Passenger list with names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent the day before.
• Choice of Arlanda or Bromma, and the planned time for the return.
• Luggage count, with skis, golf bags or camera cases listed separately.
• Pet passport or health certificate and the rabies record.
• Address in the city or the name of the island for the car or boat.
• Payment card for the city: many places in Sweden take no cash.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

Booking a private jet to Stockholm

1. Tell us where in the city you are going and when you want to fly home. A meeting in the centre points to Bromma, a late return to Arlanda.
2. We check whether the aircraft type meets Bromma's runway and noise limits on your date; if not, we plan Arlanda.
3. You receive 2-4 options with operator, model, year, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, including waiting time on a day trip.
4. After you sign the contract and pay, we book the handler, which Swedavia requires before landing, plus the slot, catering and car.
5. On the day, arrive 20-30 minutes before departure. The car meets you at the FBO, and in summer a boat or helicopter can wait for the archipelago.

Our team

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Commercial Director

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Director of Development

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Senior Aviation Consultant

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Aviation Consultant

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Stockholm private jet questions

• • How much does a private jet to Stockholm cost?

  • A light jet costs from EUR 8,500 one way from Oslo or Helsinki and EUR 13,500 from London, for the whole aircraft. Larger jets and longer sectors cost more, and taxes of the departure country are added.

• • Should I land at Bromma or Arlanda?

  • Bromma is 10-15 minutes from the centre but takes only light and most midsize jets and has limited hours. Arlanda is 35-40 minutes away, open around the clock and takes every aircraft.

• • Is Bromma closing?

  • Its future is under political debate and most scheduled flights have moved to Arlanda, but business jets still use it. We check hours and handling for every date and keep Arlanda as the fallback.

• • What is the flying time from London?

  • About 2:34 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and 2:22 h in a Challenger 350. Sweden is one hour ahead of the UK.

• • Can I fly home late at night?

  • Yes, from Arlanda, which has no curfew. Bromma closes in the evening and earlier at weekends, so a late return is planned from Arlanda.

• • Which terminal do private jets use at Arlanda?

  • The general aviation ramps of ASE Handling (Apron K) and Grafair Jet Center (Ramp J), not the passenger terminals. Passengers arriving from outside Schengen are taken through passport control by the handler.

• • Is a passport required for Sweden?

  • From Schengen countries there is no routine check, but carry a passport or ID card: the operator requires it, and Sweden sometimes checks internal borders. From the UK, passports are checked on arrival.

• • Can my dog come with me?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport. Sweden does not require tapeworm treatment, but Norway and Finland do if you fly on.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Stockholm?

  • Yes, mainly between Stockholm, the other Nordic capitals, Germany and London, and around Nobel week. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with your dates.

• • Can the jet take us on to Visby or Åre?

  • Yes. Visby and Åre Östersund are short flights from Stockholm, and adding them to the same booking is usually cheaper than separate charters.

• • How much notice do you need?

  • A day or two is often enough outside peak weeks. For Nobel week and midsummer, secure the aircraft three to four weeks ahead.