London to Malmö flights
Malmö lies 977 km (607 mi) north-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| London | Malmö | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Population | 9 million | 362,133 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | CPH, 22 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 200 01–218 44 |
Clocks in Malmö are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 2 h journey lands 3 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malmö
Crossing from United Kingdom into Sweden: money changes from the Pound to the Krona (SEK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Malmö
Malmö is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX, 25 km), Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE, 55 km), Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (AGH, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | CPH | 22 km (14 mi) | 11,811 ft | 17 ft |
| Malmö Sturup Airport | MMX | 25 km (16 mi) | 9,186 ft | 236 ft |
| Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (regional) | RKE | 55 km (34 mi) | 5,709 ft | 146 ft |
| Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport (regional) | AGH | 77 km (48 mi) | 6,381 ft | 68 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Malmö from London?
977 km (607 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Malmö by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Malmö?
Malmö is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Malmö flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH); Malmö also has MMX, RKE, AGH.
What currency do I need in Malmö?
The Krona (SEK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.