PlaneJourney finds and compares airfares to Sweden from 1093 airlines from around the world. You can’t buy airline tickets on our site, but you can find the lowest prices and special offers with no extra fees or surcharges. Find the cheapest tickets to Sweden with PlaneJourney. Sweden, known for its rich history and natural beauty, is home to around 10.4 million people.
Major cities and airports in Sweden
- Stockholm – Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
- Gothenburg – Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
- Malmö – Malmö Airport (MMX)
- Uppsala – Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
- Västerås – Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST)
- Örebro – Örebro Airport (ORB)
- Linköping – Linköping City Airport (LPI)
- Helsingborg – Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH)
- Norrköping – Norrköping Airport (NRK)
- Umeå – Umeå Airport (UME)
Time and Communication
Sweden operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and observes daylight saving time. The country has a high-quality telecommunications network with widespread mobile coverage. Major operators include Telia, Tele2, and Telenor, and they provide excellent call quality across the country.
Money and shopping
The official currency of Sweden is the Swedish Krona (SEK). The exchange rate to the US dollar fluctuates. Most businesses in Sweden accept credit card payments, including Visa and Mastercard. American Express is less commonly accepted. Currency exchange offices typically operate during regular business hours.
Transportation
In Sweden, public transportation is efficient and widely used. It includes buses, trams, trains, and ferries. In the cities, bike rental services are popular and readily available. Taxis are also available but can be quite expensive.
Touristic attractions
- Vasa Museum – A maritime museum in Stockholm, home to the 17th-century ship Vasa.
- Abisko National Park – Known for its natural beauty, including the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun.
- Drottningholm Palace – A UNESCO World Heritage site and the private residence of the Swedish royal family, located in Stockholm.
- Liseberg Amusement Park – Located in Gothenburg, it’s the largest amusement park in Scandinavia.
- Visby – A well-preserved medieval town on the island of Gotland, also a UNESCO World Heritage site.