Norwegian to launch a new route from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Sharm el-Sheikh ahead of winter 2025

Already operating Hurghada, Norwegian is to further expand at Stockholm Arlanda Airport and will add another direct route to Egypt from the airport ahead of winter 2025. Known for its sunny shores, Sharm el-Sheikh is a popular destination for those who seek a warm climate during the winter months.

- Norwegian's investment in additional direct routes from Stockholm Arlanda Airport is a clear sign of the continued high demand for international travel from the Swedish market. Swedavias mission is to increase connectivity and facilitate for people to meet, whether it is for business, leisure or to visit family and friends, and Norwegians vast network, expansion and commitment to the Swedish market plays an important role in this, says Elizabeth Axtelius, Director Aviation Business at Swedavia.

–We are really excited to launch another direct route to Egypt from Stockholm. The response to Hurghada that we opened last year has been very good, so we believe there is a great interest in discovering more of all that Egypt has to offer. Sharm el-Sheikh is perfect for those who want sun, sea, culture and adventure in one trip, so we look forward to the start of the new route and welcoming travelers on board, says Charlotte Holmbergh, Country Director Corporate Affairs at Norwegian.

Starting on October 27th, 2025, Norwegian will operate Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) – Sharm el-Sheikh Intl. (SSH) once a week, on Mondays.

For further information, please contact Swedavia’s press service at +46 (0) 109 01 00 or press@swedavia.se

About Norwegian
Norwegian is one of the Nordic countries' largest airlines and one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines with approximately 4,500 employees. The company offers an extensive route network between the Nordic countries and destinations in Europe. Since the company was founded in 2002, over 300 million passengers have flown with Norwegian. The ambition has always been to offer cheap plane tickets and increased freedom of choice during the trip. Norwegian wants to be a driving force in aviation's green transition. The goal is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 45 percent by 2030. To get there, the company renews the aircraft fleet, promotes renewable aviation fuels, reduces and recycles waste, and uses weather and wind data for more efficient flights that reduce fuel consumption. Norwegian wants to be the most sustainable choice for passengers. Swedavia’s work for fossil-free aviation

Swedavia’s work for fossil-free aviation
Swedavia has carried out ambitious climate work for many years. All ten of its airports achieved the goal of zero fossil carbon dioxide emissions from their own operations by year-end 2020. Swedavia also works actively to promote the switch to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and has the goal that five per cent of all fuel used for refueling at Swedish airports shall be fossil-free by 2025. Swedavia’s climate transition work and its pioneering work to operate climate-smart airports have won international awards, and in 2021 the trade organization Airports Council International (ACI) named Stockholm Arlanda Airport Eco-Innovation Airport of the Year. Swedavia offers all passengers flying from one of Swedavia’s airports the option to purchase SAF for all or part of their journey via flygreenfund.se/swedavia.

The Swedavia Group owns, operates and is developing 10 airports throughout Sweden. Our role is to create the connectivity Sweden needs to facilitate travel, business and meetings. Safe, satisfied passengers are the foundation of Swedavia’s business. Swedavia is a world leader in developing airports with the least possible environmental impact. Since 2020, Swedavia’s own airport operations have been fossil-free at all ten airports. In 2024, the group had sales of approximately SEK 6.4 billion and has approximately 2,750 employees.