Stockholm to Luxembourg AirFrance Flights

  About Stockholm 

The Scandinavian city of Stockholm is the capital of the country, Sweden. Located on the coast touching the Baltic Sea, Stockholm is part of the archipelago which also connects the city to 14 more islands. The islands are brilliantly connected with more than 50 bridges. The city of Stockholm is a known political, cultural, economic and media hub of Sweden. In fact, over the years, they have also found prominence to contribute to the climate change movement with staunch leaders and innovative methods. The city thrives with lively streets, nightlife and food establishments.

Best time to visit Stockholm

As a Scandinavian city, the summers in Stockholm are pleasant and alluring. The city witnesses cold winters almost throughout the year with summer temperatures reaching a maximum 22 degree Celsius. You can imagine how the place is cold for most of the year. The summers also mean a call for celebration for the locals, which brings about a massive crowd on the streets. Mid-July sees the hottest days in Stockholm and is quite pleasant, especially if you're travelling from a hot region. June to August is undoubtedly the best time to visit Stockholm as the city witnesses its summer peak. The temperatures might be hot for the locals, but to travellers, it is nothing short of pleasant. Summers do bring a surge in their hotel accommodations though. Even flight bookings to Stockholm turn expensive as the city springs up to life. During this season, there are many festivals celebrated in the city such as A Taste of Stockholm, Popaganda, Stockholm Pride and the most famous, Midsummer Festival. The festival takes place in the June month every year and brings all the Swedes together to create fancy wreaths, drink up to the heart's content under the bright sun and dance by around the maypole.

With skyrocketing hotel prices in Stockholm, the trip might get super expensive. However, if you can handle the winters or even the fall season in Stockholm, you should definitely opt to go between September to November. The brisk wind might give you chills, but the city is pleasant. In fact, flights to Stockholm during this season is quite cheap, as are the accommodations. You can book your hotel in Stockholm without having to worry about the exorbitant rates of the peak season. Plus, the city also celebrates Stockholm Beer and Whiskey Festival in these months, much like the rest of the world. If not Germany, you can ring in the OktoberFest right here in Stockholm. To snag the best of flight and hotel deals to Stockholm will need you to plan a trip in their winters. Despite the cold winters, the Christmas celebrations and a trip from the city to witness the Aurora Borealis views are some of the highlights. You can make the most of their snow and cool weather. Stockholm does close up early in winters because not many people step out and it might get a tad bit boring.

Places to visit in Stockholm

Stockholm is a haven for an urban tourist to relax and unwind. The whole vibe of the city is calm and composed, adding to one's need to escape from the noise. Some of the fun touristy things that you can do in the city are to visit Gamla Stan. It is basically an old neighbourhood which gave birth to Stockholm. The area is windy and has a lovely landscape that matches perfectly with the weather. You can take a trip to Djurgården island, which is located very close to the city. Just take up a ferry ride to the island and soak in all the traditional Swedish countryside without having to venture to the interiors. You should also check out Vasa Museum, Rosendals Garden, Fotografiska and the Royal Palace (also known as Kungliga Slottet). These places are classic tourist destinations. For the real fun in Stockholm, though, go for the outdoorsy activities.

Things to do in Stockholm 

As part of an archipelago, the Swedes of Stockholm are very much invested in sailing and cruising. You can actually take up a cruise ride to island-hop and check out the surroundings of Stockholm. You can further visit the Djurgården island and indulge in various activities such as biking, strolling, going on a picnic, visiting more than 21 museums and chilling at an amusement park. The air of Stockholm is so clean that you would want to settle forever to enjoy the tranquillity. Do not miss out on engaging in the city's nightlife. It certainly is a vibrant kind that would help you meet new people. The Swedes are really sweet and friendly people so on your way back from the city, you will have some beautiful memories to look back at.

Food and Restaurants in Stockholm

The city of Stockholm has international cuisine for all kinds of travellers. Thanks to the same, you wouldn't feel like you're stranded in a place where you cannot eat what you want. While they do have variety, it is recommended that you try the Swedish cuisine. Their cuisine mostly has meat and potato in abundance as well as proteins and starches. Basically, theirs is a wholesome food that is rich in proteins and starch. Stockholm also has a lot of focus on seafood as it is in proximity to the Baltic coast. With so much variety available in the Swedish cuisine alone, you wouldn't need to check out other international meals. From herring to Jansson's Temptation, you should try some of the traditional Swedish meals. In seafood, you could also give crayfish a try. They are popular, especially among the upper-class citizens and come at an expensive price. If you do wish to make some exorbitant indulgence, you should order for this scrumptious meal. While you're at it, do not miss out the marinated salmon which comes with dill potatoes as sides.

You should know that the Swedish love meatball and you will find many variations to the same. They make sure to add them in all their dishes from spaghetti to macaroni, the meatballs go with all. The side with their meals is always mashed potatoes, which only accentuate the flavours. Chives and sour cream also play a pivotal role in adding more colours and texture to the meal. Not just the spread of meals but even their desserts and savouries are lip-smacking. From the delectable cinnamon buns to the princess cake, these items would be the best way to round up wholesome dining experience. You should visit Frantzen, Gastrologik, Tapas 28, Glashuset, Stockholms Gastabud and Agrikultur, to name a few. These places serve the best meals, and they also have an amazing service. You will be happy with the way the Swedes treat their customers. Since they are soft-spoken people, to begin with, they often have a very polite way of communicating with people.

How to reach Stockholm (Transportation)

Flight connectivity to Stockholm from India is quite decent as there are many available airlines offering services. However, there are no direct flights to Sweden, and often, you will need to either deal with extended layovers or will have to run for connecting flights in foreign airports. There are a few airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Finnair, Vistara, Lufthansa, that have regular flights connecting with Stockholm. You will be met with at least one layover or require to opt for one connecting flight from international cities to Stockholm. As a Scandinavian country, much of the international route to Stockholm is via Europe. A majority of the flights to Stockholm actually require you to take a connecting flight from European countries. Out of these, the most popular route to Stockholm is from Germany, Munich and Frankfurt, to be specific. There are stops at Helsinki and Zurich as well, however, those require changing of multiple flights as opposed to the one you can get from the German cities. It takes approximately 11 hours to 14 hours to travel from Mumbai to Stockholm.

You should make note of applying for a Transit Schengen Visa when travelling to Stockholm from Mumbai. The visa basically gives you permission to enter the Schengen territory, basically to wait at the airports and change flights. The visa only allows you to be in the airport premise and you cannot step outside to the main city. If you've chosen the international route to Stockholm from Germany or France, you will need a Transit Schengen Visa. The flight tickets to Stockholm from India are quite cheap and affordable. Even round trips would amount to a cheaper deal. It is recommended that you book round trip tickets to Stockholm. Also, you'll get bonus deals for booking your flight and hotels in Stockholm together. Various online flight deals also have accommodation offers. However, if you want to wing it and book a hostel or do couch-surfing, make sure to book these in advance. It would be essential for a traveller to make prior bookings for everything as it would only help reduce the cost of the trip. You will have enough kronas to splurge on sailing trips.

  About Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a small country in Europe and not the most popular holiday destination, but it does have quite a few tourist attractions. The country is clean, green and has a lot of small towns that are worth visiting. You will also find a lot of castles and fortresses in Luxembourg that you can visit. Luxembourg is only a few hours away from France and Germany, so if you are planning a Euro trip, you can also add Luxembourg to the itinerary. There are frequent trains that run to and from the neighbouring countries, along with flights. You will love your stay in Luxembourg and might even want to extend your stay a little bit. The best part is that all tourist attractions are also easily accessible in the country through trains that are very well-connected to all cities. Luxembourg has a rich culture and history, along with a large diversity. Luxembourg City is the main cosmopolitan city that has a lot of business centres. It is also one of the safest countries in the world with over 170 different nationalities living together.

Best Time to Visit Luxembourg

May to September is considered to be the best time to plan your trip to Luxembourg. The temperature ranges from 8 to 20 degree Celsius and is quite a pleasant period in the country. Since this is also high season, you must book your hotel in Luxembourg well in advance. If you are booking way in advance, you might even get cheap flight tickets to Luxembourg. This is the best time to experience the best that the country has to offer to you. The lush green hills and surroundings only add more charm to the beautiful monuments and buildings here. The best part is that every other European country or city is easily accessible from Luxembourg so you can go ahead and plan that fancy Europe tour you know you want to do. You will also find a lot of music festivals that happen during May, and you will find yourself grooving to a lot of different genres of music.

December to February is winter, and if it is the picturesque view of the snow-capped mountains and streets that you want to see, this is the best time to head to Luxembourg. You might even get to go skiing in the nearby areas. You can even attend the Winter Festival here, and you will find the streets all lit up and look stunning. If you are going to be around for Christmas, you are in for a treat. A lot of small concerts and events happen throughout the city during this time, and you will have the time of your life. Though the hotel prices are not as high as they are during summer, it does increase during weekends. A lot of people prefer booking hotels in Luxembourg during weekdays since that's when the prices drop.

March and April is not the most popular time to visit the city, but it's not the worst either. The weather remains pleasant, and you can even attend the Pricetemp Festival in March that has music artists from all over the world performing. Hotels slash their rates during this time since it is not a high tourist season. You might even get great flight deals to Luxembourg online for March and April. But make sure you also check what the tourist season and situation is in the nearby countries so you can also add those to your itinerary and call it one of the best Euro trips.

Places to Visit in Luxembourg

The Old Quarter in Luxembourg City is a major tourist attraction and is also one of the historical places here. You can even walk around the Adolphe Bridge, especially at sunset. The National Museum of History and Art, situated in the Fish Market area, is another place you must visit. You will find a lot of artefacts, coins, furniture and archaeological finds from the Gallo-Roman period. If you are into art and history, you will love spending time here. You can also visit the Grand Ducal Palace, which is one of the most significant landmarks in the city. The palace was built in 1572 and was also where Grand Duke Henri resided. It is still a full-time residence of the Duke, but there are special tours arranged so tourists can get a peek of this magnificent palace. The tickets are not very difficult to get. The Bock Casements is yet another tourist attraction that you must visit. It is a 21 km long underground passage, and it comes with a fascinating history. You will get to know more about the place if you hire a tour guide to take you through it. The place is best explored on foot.

If you are an art lover, you can visit the Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art. It houses contemporary art by some of the well-known artists like Bruce Nauman, Andy Warhol and Julian Schnabel. The museum also hosts art displays and exhibitions a lot of time. If you are lucky, you will also get to meet the artists. You can also visit the Luxembourg Ardennes that is a popular spot in the country. The place has beautiful cliffs, hills, forested plateaus, lush greenery and hidden valleys. This is also where Hitler had carried out one of his last campaigns during World War II. You can also visit the village of Clervaux, Benedictine Abbey of St Maurice and St Maur and the Battle Bulge Museum. Bourscheid Castle is another place you must visit. Rivers and lush greenery surround it. It is the most beautiful and romantic place in the city. You can also sunbathe in the river beaches at Dirbach and Bourscheid-Plage.

Things to do in Luxembourg

Luxembourg has a lot of history amidst the beautiful scenery that you can never get tired of exploring. Old Town in Luxembourg is one of the best places to go sightseeing. You will find beautiful buildings and a lot of street art. You can also visit the Grand Ducal Palace Grand Rue and Place Guillaume while you are here. Though you would rather explore the city on your own, it is recommended that you hire a guide for a few historical locations. You can probably get one if you are taking a tour of the palaces and castles in the country. Luxembourg is also known for its eclectic dining scenes. You can head to a vineyard for some wine tasting or indulge in chocolates. You can opt for tours of vineyards or ones that include vineyards or museums that give tourists a glimpse into the history of wine with a glass of wine. If you are in Luxembourg during Christmas, you are surely in for a treat. The locals celebrate the festival with a lot of joy and grandeur.

Foods and Restaurants in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is known for its multi-cultural community and the diverse cuisines that come with it. You will find a lot of French restaurants as well as ones that serve Japanese, Indian, Asian, European and other types of cuisines. You can either try the local cafes and restaurants or head to the Michelin-star ones. Restaurant Clairefontaine is known for its excellent service and its presentation of the cuisines prepared here. The ambience also blends in perfectly making your dining experience wholesome here. If it is a Japanese cuisine that you have in mind, you must try Yamayu Santatsu. The sushi here is lip-smacking, and if you are lucky, you get to see how it is prepared. Ambrosia is another restaurant that has a very soothing and comfortable feel to it. The atmosphere, the music, the variety of cuisines that the restaurant offers on its menu will leave you satisfied. However, the menu is in French, but the staff is prepared to help you with the translations. Himalaya Luxembourg is where you can go to if you want to try authentic Indian food. The restaurant also has Nepali food on its menu, and the portion of food that they serve is what makes tourists recommend this.

How to reach Luxembourg

Luxembourg Airport is the only international airport in the country and is not too far away from Luxembourg City. The flight connectivity to Luxembourg from India is excellent. There are quite a few flights that take off from India daily to Luxembourg. Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France are few airlines that have a lot of flights to Luxembourg with layovers at Istanbul, Munich and Paris. If you book in advance, you will be able to find cheap flight tickets to Luxembourg. If you are travelling to the country from another European country like France or Germany, you can also opt for a train journey. The country is also well-connected to other countries via rails. But, a lot of tourists prefer to reach the city by air to save a lot of time. The airport has facilities like lounges, shopping, dining, children's areas and a lot more for passengers.

  About Air France

Air France, popularly stylised as AIRFRANCE, is the flag carrier of France and has its headquarters in Tremblay-en-France. The airline also has a subsidiary which is a merger between Air France-KLM Group. The airline is one of the founding members of SkyTeam, one of the top global airline alliances. Air France serves about 36 destinations in its domestic routes and also caters to about 175 cities in the international routes. This further includes the 93 French-administered overseas territories of France. In 2019, the airline recorded to carry 46,803,000 passengers. Charles de Gaulle Airport along with Orly Airport is the primary hubs of Air France. The corporate headquarters of the airline was previously located in Montparnasse. However, it has been relocated to be on the grounds of Charles de Gaulle Airport, situated in the north of the city Paris. Air France came into existence in 1933 following a merger of Air Union, Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Aérienne, Air Orient, Compagnie Générale Aéropostale and Société Générale de Transport Aérien took place.

The airline played a significant role during the Cold War between 1950 to 1990 as one of the main three Allied airlines. It operated from Germany's Tempelhof and Tegel airports. Air France acquired operations of France's domestic carrier Air Inter and Union de Transports Aériens, international rival UTA. In 2003, the airlines had a merger with KLM, after seven decades of being the primary carrier of France. Air France also has offices in various other international cities such as in Midtown Manhattan, New York City as well as in Plesman House in Hatton Cross. Air France primarily adopted a seahorse logo from its predecessor, Air Orient. The logo is known as hippocampe ailé, also called la crevette or popularly referred to as shrimp by the employees. In the past, before Air France and KLM merged, the hippocampe ailé was on the nose section of the aircraft, painted right next to the Air France title. However, the logo was substituted following the merger and put to the engine nacelles.

Currently, Air France's livery comprises of white fuselage with the blue Air France title as well as design. It follows a Eurowhite scheme with its tail being white with parallel red and blue lines. The same is painted on the tail at a certain angle, to represent a small European flag. The livery has been used since the 1970s and has Air France painted on the fuselage, written in blue.

Fleet size of Air France

Presently, Air France operates a whopping fleet of 216 aircraft. The airline's narrow-body fleet has all the four Airbus A320 variants while its long-haul operations are only served by Boeing 777, 787, Airbus A330 and A350 XWB wide-body aircraft. The airline has a 100 per cent Airbus-Boeing fleet, for better productivity.

Wide-body fleet - In 2011, Air France-KLM made an announcement that they have ordered for 50 Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s that would be operated by both the airlines. The two airlines have a commitment for Boeing 787s out of which, 25 are direct, and 12 are leased. The first Boeing 787-9 to enter operations for KLM took place in 2015 while in 2017, Air France received its first Boeing 787-9. The two airlines also have orders for 28 A350s to join their fleet. Much recently, the group announced a revision in the original order, making Air France as the sole operator of Airbus A350. At the same time, KLM became the only airline operating Boeing 787s, including the six aircraft that were initially earmarked for Air France.

Narrow-body fleet - Air France's fleet consists of all four variants of the Airbus A320 aircraft while the narrow-body fleet has a total of 114 jets. The contracts for Airbus A318 and A319 fleet are set to retire soon, and the airline has announced that 60 Airbus A220-300s would be replacing them in 2021. Further, on the same, Air France plans to add more Airbus A220 in its domestic routes to cut back on emissions.

Boeing 747 - Originally, Air France and KLM collectively started operating Boeing 747 which started from 1971. However, the flights were replaced by Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs starting 2016.

Airbus A380 - Airbus A380-800 "superjumbo" kicked off in 2001 by Air France. The airline became the first in all of Europe to accommodate and operate the A380. As per recent announcements by Air France-KLM though, the group has planned on replacing all their Airbus A380 fleet and instead plans to add more Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s. The plan might go on floors sooner than one can estimate as the airline has been working on eliminating all the aircraft from its fleet.

Baggage Allowance

Air France's baggage allowance protocols are quite universal as many top airlines also follow the same terms and conditions. For hand baggage that can be taken to the cabin, the passenger of the Premium Economy, Business or La Première cabins can take two hand baggage. This is exclusive of one accessory bag which could be a laptop bag or a handbag. Meanwhile, the Economy cabin passengers are allowed to take only one hand baggage along with one accessory bag. The size for the hang baggage should not exceed the dimensions of 55 x 35 x 25 cm, including the wheels, handles and pockets. You can check if your baggage fulfils this criterion at the airport as facilities to measure the size of the baggage is available. The weight for the baggage should be 12 kg and not more than that. For Premium Economy, Business or La Première ticket holders, the weight cannot exceed 18 kg. The weight is combined for all the baggage that you plan to take on board. Make sure to peruse through the official website of Air France to know the prohibited items that you cannot take with you on board.

As for checked baggage, you are not allowed to carry more than 23 kg for Economy cabin passengers and Premium Economy cabin too. Business-class and La Première cabin passengers can carry about 32 kg. Beyond the stated weight, passengers are allowed to purchase extra baggage weight at the airport. You can intimate the airlines about the same on their website too. The dimensions of checked baggage should not exceed 158 cm in total. If it does go beyond the stated dimension, then you will have to pay an extra sum at the airport.

In-flight services

Air France's in-flight services are world-class thanks to the fleet only operating Airbus and Boeing flights. The services are top-notch, especially for the premium cabins. Air France's La Première menu has been curated by Michelin-starred restaurant Le Grand Vefour's chef, Guy Martin. The exquisite menu includes hors d 'oeuvres, entrées, cheese and break basket topped with a dessert cart that comprises of pastries, tartlets and petit fours. Air France also serves complimentary champagne to passengers in all cabins. The airlines also offer a slew of in-flight entertainment with its Audio Video on Demand (AVOD) which is present in all cabins of long haul aircraft. The airline's magazine, Air France Magazine is also part of the in-flight entertainment, as is Air France Madame. Much recently, Air France also enabled WiFi connectivity for their fleets. La Première, Business, and Premium Economy passengers can avail the luxury lounges Le Salon, prevalent in various international airports.

There are four diverse cabins that Air France's fleets are divided into in terms of their cabin. These are majorly for the long haul international routes. They feature La Première, Business, Premium Economy and Economy. The perks of Air France is how every cabin has recliner seats that stretch up to a decent amount in long-haul flights. Along with this, there are other in-flight services on Air France flights that range from personalised entertainment decks to woollen blankets as well as plug points to charge phones, tablets, laptops and more.

Popular routes and top cities for Air France

Air France is known for its exceptional flight connectivity. The airline's domestic route network connects to over 36 destinations while the international routes have 175 destinations connecting to 93 countries. Some of their biggest domestic cities include Paris, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse and Marseilles, to name a few. Many international cities include Brussels, Sydney, Buenos Aires, Vienna, Toronto, Vancouver, Beijing, Wuhan, Havana, Prague, Copenhagen, Berlin, Munich, Mykonos, Hong Kong, Budapest, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Milan, Tokyo, New York, Kuwait City, Kuala Lumpur, Mexico City, Amsterdam, Muscat, Doha, Los Angeles, Seoul, Stockholm, London, Bangkok, Manchester, Chicago, San Francisco and more.

Why travel by Air France?

Air France is easily known to be one of the best airlines in the world thanks to its excellent facilities and connectivity to major cities worldwide. The airline has a slew of services and perks to offer that make it the most sought-after choice. Take booking an Air France flight, for instance. They are available on all portals plus, you can get access to Air France's flight schedule and flight status as well. Moreover, you can do web check-ins too that would be very convenient.