A pre-booked private car and an English-speaking chauffeur for every Stockholm airport, 24 hours a day. Your flight is tracked, your chauffeur meets you inside arrivals, and the price is fixed per car before you travel — from 2,200 SEK.
An airport transfer in Stockholm is a pre-booked private car with a professional chauffeur, arranged before you fly and priced as one fixed fare for the whole vehicle. Mr Charles AB operates transfers from all four airports serving the Stockholm region — Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Bromma (BMA), Skavsta (NYO) and Västerås (VST) — as well as the city's cruise terminals and Stockholm Central Station.
A private transfer between Arlanda and central Stockholm takes 35 to 40 minutes over roughly 40 km, and starts at 2,200 SEK for up to three passengers. Your chauffeur monitors your flight, adjusts the pick-up time if you land early or late, meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name board, and waits 50 minutes from the moment the aircraft lands at no extra charge. Chauffeur hire by the hour, if you would rather keep the car, starts from 1,350 SEK per hour.
Stockholm is served by four airports, and they are not close to one another. Two are genuinely near the city; two are more than an hour away and catch travellers by surprise. Before you book anything, it helps to know which one you are landing at.
| Airport | Distance to central Stockholm | Drive time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) | 40 km · 25 miles | 35–40 min (45–60 in rush hour) | Main international gateway. Terminals 5, 4 and 2 handle international arrivals |
| Bromma Stockholm (BMA) | 9 km · 5.5 miles | 20–25 min | Closest to the city. Mostly domestic and short-haul European |
| Stockholm Skavsta (NYO) | 104 km · 65 miles | 1 h 15 min–1 h 30 min | South, near Nyköping. Low-cost carriers |
| Stockholm Västerås (VST) | 105 km · 65 miles | 1 h 10 min–1 h 30 min | West. Low-cost carriers |
| Arlanda to Bromma | — | 30–40 min | Common when connecting to a domestic flight |
Those times are door to door in normal traffic, and they are the times we plan against. Stockholm's rush hours are roughly 07:00–09:00 and 15:30–18:00 on weekdays, and the E4 between Arlanda and the city is the stretch that suffers. If your meeting cannot move, we build the margin into the pick-up time rather than into an apology.
Arlanda has three passenger terminals in use for arrivals. Terminal 5 handles most long-haul and non-Schengen flights, including arrivals from the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. Terminal 2 takes a share of international traffic, and Terminal 4 is largely domestic and Schengen. Your chauffeur is told your flight number, not your terminal, and works out the rest.
How long it takes to get from your seat to the kerb matters more than most booking sites admit. On a Schengen arrival with hand luggage, 20 to 30 minutes is normal. Arriving from outside the Schengen area — from the US, the UK or Asia — budget 45 to 90 minutes once passport control and baggage reclaim are counted, and longer when several long-haul flights land together in the morning. This is precisely why our complimentary waiting time runs 50 minutes from touchdown rather than from a booking slot.
Stockholm has no single cruise terminal. Frihamnen and Värtahamnen sit a few kilometres north-east of the centre, around 42 km and 35 to 45 minutes from Arlanda. Stadsgården is in the city itself, below Södermalm. Nynäshamn, where the largest ships berth, is roughly 60 km south of Stockholm and 75 to 100 minutes from Arlanda. Guests routinely book a car for the wrong port, so tell us the ship's name and we will confirm the berth.
Stockholm Central Station is 5 to 15 minutes from most central hotels, and a common pick-up point for guests who arrive on the Arlanda Express and want a car onward to the archipelago or a countryside hotel.
Most people flying into Arlanda do not need a chauffeur. The train is excellent, and pretending otherwise would be insulting. So here is the honest version of your options, and where a private car earns its price.
| Option | Journey time | What it costs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlanda Express train | 18 min to Stockholm Central | 340 SEK per adult, one way | Travelling light, going to the centre, no fixed schedule |
| Airport coach | 35–45 min to Cityterminalen | Around 130 SEK per adult | The cheapest reasonable option |
| Commuter train | About 43 min plus a station surcharge | Lowest fare of all | Budget travel, no luggage |
| Taxi from the rank | 35–40 min door to door | Around 625–745 SEK, fixed zone fare | Two or three people going straight to a hotel |
| Private chauffeur transfer | 35–40 min door to door | From 2,200 SEK per car | Arriving from abroad, luggage, children, a meeting, or a fixed obligation |
The train wins on time and cost, and it is the right answer for a solo traveller with a carry-on. What it does not do is find you in a terminal you have never used before, carry four suitcases and a child seat, wait an hour without charging you because passport control was slow, or take you to a house in the archipelago where there is no station.
The gap between a taxi fare and a private transfer is not the car. It is that the taxi does not know you are coming. Nobody tracks your flight, nobody waits when you are late, nobody knows your name, and the driver you get is the driver at the front of the rank. A transfer is a booking; a taxi rank is a queue.
Send us your flight number, arrival date, destination address and passenger count. We reply with a fixed price for the whole car, in writing, within 30 minutes.
We monitor the flight. If you land 40 minutes early, or three hours late, the pick-up moves with it. There is nothing for you to re-book and no charge for the change.
Your chauffeur is inside the arrivals hall, past customs, holding a name board. Not at a kerb, not in a car park, not on a phone call you have to make on a foreign network.
Fifty minutes of complimentary waiting runs from the moment the aircraft touches down — not from a scheduled time. Passport control, baggage reclaim and a slow walk out of Terminal 5 are all inside that window.
Luggage is handled for you. Bottled water is in the car. The route is planned around the traffic, and the chauffeur speaks English.
You are taken to the door of your hotel, home, office or berth. The price is the price you were quoted. There is no meter, no surcharge for night or weekend, and no card machine surprise.
Send us your flight number, arrival date, destination address and passenger count. We reply with a fixed price for the whole car, in writing, within 30 minutes.
We monitor the flight. If you land 40 minutes early, or three hours late, the pick-up moves with it. There is nothing for you to re-book and no charge for the change.
Your chauffeur is inside the arrivals hall, past customs, holding a name board. Not at a kerb, not in a car park, not on a phone call you have to make on a foreign network.
Fifty minutes of complimentary waiting runs from the moment the aircraft touches down — not from a scheduled time. Passport control, baggage reclaim and a slow walk out of Terminal 5 are all inside that window.
Luggage is handled for you. Bottled water is in the car. The route is planned around the traffic, and the chauffeur speaks English.
You are taken to the door of your hotel, home, office or berth. The price is the price you were quoted. There is no meter, no surcharge for night or weekend, and no card machine surprise.
One number, for the whole car, agreed before you travel. It does not change because your flight was late, because it is 04:30 on a Sunday, because the traffic was worse than expected, or because there were four of you instead of two.
Arlanda to central Stockholm, per car, up to three passengers with luggage. Other airports and destinations are quoted per journey.
When you would rather keep the car and the chauffeur — meetings, a day of viewings, an evening out. Quoted for your itinerary.
Executive vans seat up to six in comfort, minibuses up to sixteen, coaches beyond that. One price for the vehicle, not per head.
Because the cost sits in the hour before you arrive, not the drive itself. A chauffeur is assigned to your flight and to nobody else's. The car is cleaned and prepared for you. Someone watches the flight and adjusts the schedule. The vehicle is parked and waiting while a taxi would be earning elsewhere. You are paying for a car that is already yours by the time you land, and for the certainty that comes with it.
No. Tipping is not expected in Sweden, and service is not built on it. The price you were quoted is the whole price, and our chauffeurs are paid properly regardless. A tip is welcome if you insist, never assumed, and never added to your bill.
Neither. Sweden is very nearly cashless, and many businesses no longer take notes at all. Transfers are settled by card or invoice, and American Express, Visa and Mastercard are all accepted. Corporate accounts are invoiced monthly.
Yes. What is called a black car service, town car or executive car service in the United States is what we mean by a private chauffeur transfer. Same idea: a pre-booked sedan or van with a professional driver, priced for the car, not hailed on the street.
Stockholm is six hours ahead of New York and nine ahead of Los Angeles, so a mid-afternoon enquiry from the US East Coast arrives here late in the evening. It still gets answered — dispatch is staffed 24 hours — but WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach a person outside Swedish office hours.
Children under 135 cm must use an appropriate child restraint, and the rule is enforced. Tell us the ages and heights when you book and the correct seats are fitted before collection; any charge is confirmed with your quote. You are welcome to bring your own seat, and rear-facing seats are used until a far later age here than in most countries.
Sweden uses the 24-hour clock, so a 6 pm pick-up appears as 18:00 on every confirmation we send. The currency is the krona, not the euro. And in December the sun sets before 15:00 in Stockholm, so an afternoon arrival is a night drive — worth knowing if you had planned to see the city on the way in.
Every transfer is priced for the whole vehicle, so the question is never how many of you there are — it is how much luggage you are bringing. Tell us the passenger and case count and we will tell you honestly which car fits. Executive Mercedes for airport transfers, business travel and everyday chauffeur service in Stockholm. Leather interiors, quiet cabins and a professional chauffeur, every time.
Our most-booked airport car. Quiet, understated and comfortable for up to 3 passengers with luggage — the standard transfer from Arlanda or Bromma to any central address.
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The benchmark executive limousine. Rear seats built for working or resting and a suspension that smooths out Stockholm's cobblestones. The choice for executives arriving to a meeting.
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A leather-lined executive van for up to 6. Face-to-face seating and real luggage space: the honest answer for families, ski or golf bags, and colleagues travelling together.
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When the car is part of the occasion. Reserved in advance for state visits, galas, weddings and arrivals that are expected to look like something.
Our most refined limousine. Reclining executive rear seats, a hand-finished interior and a near-silent cabin for the drive in from Arlanda.
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British craftsmanship with effortless power. Available on request for arrivals where the car is meant to be noticed.
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Commanding, private and composed in any conditions — the natural choice for security-conscious guests and Swedish winter roads.
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Group arrivals handled as one booking: crews, delegations, conference parties and wedding guests met at the terminal together.
Comfortable seating for up to 16 with room for luggage. Ideal for corporate groups, event shuttles and team arrivals at Arlanda.
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A lounge-style Sprinter with 16 spacious leather seats. Business-class comfort for smaller VIP groups travelling together.
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The first-class Sprinter: individual leather captain's chairs, fold-out tables and ambient lighting for VIP groups arriving together at Arlanda.
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For conference and incentive arrivals beyond 17 passengers, with a driver who knows the terminal coach bays.
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| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E-Class | Up to 3 | 2–3 cases | The standard airport transfer, one or two travellers |
| Mercedes S-Class | Up to 3 | 2–3 cases | Executive arrivals, longer drives, rear-cabin working |
| Mercedes V-Class | Up to 6 | Generous | Families, colleagues travelling together, ski or golf luggage |
| Maybach S600 | Up to 3 | 2 cases | When the car is part of the occasion |
| Mercedes Sprinter | Up to 16 | Full hold | Delegations, crews, wedding parties |
| Coach | 17 and above | Full hold | Conferences and group arrivals |
Bentley Flying Spur and Range Rover are available on request. If you are unsure, tell us the number of passengers and cases and we will say which car actually fits — it costs us nothing to be honest about it, and a family of four with winter luggage is genuinely happier in a V-Class than in a sedan.
Every chauffeur is employed or contracted directly, background-checked, professionally licensed and insured, and speaks fluent English. They know the city, not just the route. They are briefed on your booking before they leave, which is why they can hold a name board with your name on it rather than phoning you from a car park.
Discretion matters more than most guests say out loud. Conversations in the car stay in the car. If you would prefer silence, say so and you will have it. If you want a recommendation for dinner, you will get a real one.
4.8 / 5.0 · 49 Google reviews · Straight from our Google Business Profile
Leave a review“My partner and I had a lovely trip to Stockholm, and it started so well thanks to David from Mr Charles. As you may know, travellers from the UK are now subjected to the Exit/Entry Scheme (EES) which means that getting through customs can be time-consuming - so although we landed at roughly the designated time, it took us the best part of an hour to clear customs. David was in touch throughout, and I sensed no anxiety on his part - he actually said "No stress - looking forward to meeting you", which was really understanding, and it put me at ease about the time it was taking. David was very professional and friendly when we eventually got out into the arrivals hall, and he looked after all of our luggage like the consummate professional he obviously is. The car was lovely, very smart, air-conditioned, so comfortable in the heat, and we had water waiting for us too. All in all, a nice welcome and a lovely experience - so thank you for your great service!”
“What an absolutely perfect experience. I was able to book an airport transfer in their Bentley Flying Spur an hour or so before arrival in Stockholm. I was on the tarmac in Luleå and realized I didn't have a transfer set up yet. Peter was extremely quick in responding and we had everything settled in 20 minutes just as the plane was taking off! Perfect timing and everything worked out. The car was beautiful and my chauffeur was beyond professional ensuring that I didn't need to do anything aside sit back and enjoy the ride. We spoke about cars and international travel, and he had quite a bit of great wisdom and a wonderful outlook on life. I would highly recommend Mr. Charles for any private chauffeur needs while in Stockholm.”
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude for perfectly orchestrated partnership. The way you administer and organize every process – from the efficient communication to the execution itself – is commendable. I truly appreciate how you were able to meet even the most demanding requirements, even at the very last moment. I would especially like to praise our chauffeur. He is not only a highly skilled driver with exceptional knowledge of Stockholm, but his hospitality and deep understanding of airport logistics and local venues made the trip a seamless experience for our VIP clients, who have extremely high standards. It was a great pleasure working with you, and I look forward to collaborating on many more occasions in the future!”
“We are delighted to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Charles and the entire team for the exceptional service provided to our valued clients arriving from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. From the moment our guests arrived, every detail was handled with professionalism, efficiency, and genuine hospitality. The luxury fleet was immaculate, the drivers were punctual and courteous, and the Meet & Assist service ensured a seamless and comfortable airport experience. As a travel agency, we place great importance on choosing reliable partners who reflect the high standards we promise our clients. Mr. Charles has consistently demonstrated excellence, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, making them a trusted partner for our VIP transportation and airport assistance services. We highly recommend Mr. Charles to anyone seeking premium transportation and first-class airport assistance. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership for many years to come. Thank you for your outstanding service and dedication. Fly Week Travel Saudi Arabia MR AMEEN ( TOURISM MANGER )”
“We had the greatest experience using Mr Charles. The communication with team to find a driver that fit our needs was excellent. Our driver, Asif, brought our 3 large suitcases down 3 flights of stairs for us. He was courteous, professional, and kind. Once we arrived at the airport, Asif, assisted us with getting checked into our flight and then to security where we parted ways. We couldn't be happier with our experience with the company and would highly recommend others to use it.”
“I highly recommend MrCharles for all of your transportation needs! Very professional, and attentive to all of our needs. Great communication, arrived early and very easy to work with. Farhad, our driver was exceptional! I recommend, five star service and driver!!”
Keep the car and chauffeur between meetings rather than re-booking each leg. From 1,350 SEK per hour, quoted for your day.
Learn moreArlanda to Bromma in 30 to 40 minutes for a domestic connection, and the longer runs to Skavsta and Västerås.
Learn moreFrihamnen, Värtahamnen, Stadsgården and Nynäshamn, with the berth confirmed against your ship before the day.
Transfers to Uppsala, Sigtuna, the archipelago, Gothenburg, Malmö and Visby, quoted per itinerary.
Learn moreThe same chauffeur and the same car for several days, so you are not explaining yourself twice.
Learn moreAs a concierge company we also arrange private jets, helicopters, yachts and apartments. One point of contact.
Learn moreTell us the flight number, the date, where you are going and how many of you there are. You will have a fixed price in writing within 30 minutes, at any hour.
Or reach the Stockholm team directly, 24 hours a day.
A private transfer with a chauffeur starts at 2,200 SEK for the car, covering up to three passengers with luggage, from Stockholm Arlanda to a central Stockholm address. Larger vehicles and destinations outside the centre are quoted per journey. The price is fixed in writing before you travel and does not change with traffic, time of day or flight delays.
Between 35 and 40 minutes in normal traffic, over roughly 40 km of the E4 motorway. Allow 45 to 60 minutes in weekday rush hour, which runs approximately 07:00–09:00 and 15:30–18:00. We build that margin into the pick-up time rather than leaving it to chance.
Inside the arrivals hall of your terminal, past customs, holding a name board with your name on it. Arlanda's international arrivals use Terminals 5, 4 and 2; we work out which one from your flight number, so you do not need to tell us. There is no kerbside hunt and no phone call to make on a foreign network.
Fifty minutes, measured from the moment your aircraft actually lands rather than from the scheduled arrival time. Because we track the flight, a delay simply moves the pick-up: there is nothing to re-book and no charge for the change. Waiting beyond 50 minutes is charged at a rate confirmed with your quote.
Not always, and we would rather say so. The Arlanda Express reaches Stockholm Central in 18 minutes for about 340 SEK per adult, and for one person with a carry-on going to the city centre it is hard to beat. A private transfer makes sense when you have luggage, children, a group, a fixed obligation, or a destination that is not near a station — because it goes to the door, waits for you, and costs the same whether there are one or three of you.
Yes, all four. Bromma is 9 km from the centre, a 20 to 25 minute drive. Skavsta is about 104 km south near Nyköping, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30. Västerås is about 105 km west, roughly the same. The longer two are frequently underestimated by travellers booking low-cost flights, so it is worth checking which airport your ticket actually says.
Yes, and it is a common booking. Allow 30 to 40 minutes between the two airports in normal traffic. Tell us both flight numbers and we will plan the pick-up around the realistic time you will clear the first terminal, not the timetable.
Yes. Stockholm has several terminals and they are far apart: Frihamnen and Värtahamnen are north-east of the centre, around 42 km and 35 to 45 minutes from Arlanda; Stadsgården is in the city; and Nynäshamn, where the largest ships berth, is some 60 km south of Stockholm and 75 to 100 minutes from Arlanda. Give us the ship's name and we will confirm the correct berth before the day.
Per car. One fixed price covers the vehicle, the chauffeur, the waiting time, VAT, fuel, tolls and airport charges. Three passengers pay the same as one. This is the main reason a private transfer compares better than it first appears against a train ticket bought per head.
Yes. Swedish law requires an appropriate restraint for children under 135 cm and it is enforced. Tell us the ages and heights when you book and the right seats are fitted before collection; any charge is confirmed with your quote. You are also welcome to bring your own. Rear-facing seats are used until a considerably later age in Sweden than in most countries.
By card or on invoice — American Express, Visa and Mastercard are all accepted, and corporate accounts are invoiced monthly. You do not need cash or krona. Sweden is close to cashless and many businesses no longer accept notes at all.
No. Tipping is not expected in Sweden and nothing is added to your bill. The quoted price is the whole price and our chauffeurs are paid properly regardless. A gratuity is welcome if you insist on it, but it is never assumed.
Often, yes — we have arranged cars for guests who were already on the tarmac elsewhere. Dispatch is staffed 24 hours and quotes are answered within 30 minutes. That said, a specific vehicle at a busy hour is not guaranteed at short notice, so if you need the S-Class or a larger van, book ahead.
Yes, and a large share of our bookings are made by assistants, hotels and event organisers. Give us the traveller's name and flight, and a contact number for them if you have one. They will be met by name, and the booking and the invoice stay with you.
A transfer is a reservation; a taxi rank is a queue. With a transfer, a specific car and a named chauffeur are assigned to your flight in advance, the flight is monitored, you are met inside the terminal, and the price is agreed in writing beforehand. A taxi does not know you are coming, does not wait if you are delayed, and runs a meter.
The same thing Americans mean by it: a pre-booked private car with a professional driver. In Europe it is usually called a chauffeur service or a private transfer, and terms like black car service, town car and executive car service all describe this service. If you are searching with the American vocabulary, you are in the right place.
Yes. Chauffeur hire by the hour starts from 1,350 SEK per hour and is quoted for your itinerary — useful for a day of meetings, property viewings, or an evening out where you would otherwise be re-booking cars all night. The same chauffeur can stay with you for several days if you prefer.
An operator. Mr Charles AB is a Swedish company based in Johanneshov, Stockholm, working since 2019 with its own chauffeurs and vehicles. When you write to us you reach the people who will actually run the booking, not a marketplace that passes the job to whichever supplier is cheapest that morning.
Tell us as soon as you know. Cancellation terms are confirmed with your written quote, and a cancelled inbound flight is treated as what it is — something that happened to you, not a chance to charge you.
Yes. Beyond Stockholm County we transfer to Uppsala, Sigtuna, the archipelago and further afield, and we operate chauffeur services in Gothenburg, Malmö and Visby. Longer journeys and city-to-city transfers are quoted per itinerary.
Each airport we serve has its own guide to terminals, journey times, meeting points and prices.
Bromma · BMAMet inside the Bromma arrivals hall, 20 to 25 minutes from the middle of Stockholm, with private jet and FBO arrivals handled.
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Skavsta · NYOPrivate Skavsta (NYO) airport transfer to Stockholm with an English-speaking chauffeur. About 100 km, 1 h 15–1 h 30, 24/7. Fixed price per car.
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Västerås · VSTPrivate Västerås (VST) airport transfer to Stockholm with an English-speaking chauffeur. About 105 km, 1 h 10–1 h 30, 24/7. Fixed price per car.
ExploreMr Charles AB is an independent chauffeur, limousine and concierge company based in Stockholm, operating since 2019. We work almost entirely with international guests arriving in Sweden — business travellers, families, embassies, production crews and holidaymakers — which is why everything here is written in English and why a name board in arrivals matters to us more than a discount code.
Alongside airport transfers we run limousine and chauffeur services across Sweden, private jet and helicopter charter, yacht charter, luxury apartments and a full concierge service. One point of contact handles the lot.
Mr Charles AB · Lidköpingsvägen 44, 121 39 Johanneshov, Stockholm, Sweden · Organisation number 559197-8753 · VAT SE559197875301
