Norwegian Adds Exciting Stockholm to Sharm el-Sheikh Route 2025

Norwegian Adds Stockholm to Sharm el-Sheikh Route

Mondays Just Got an Upgrade

Most people associate Mondays with lukewarm coffee, endless email chains, and the existential dread of starting another workweek. But come 27 October 2025, Norwegian is flipping the script for Swedes. The airline is rolling out a brand-new direct weekly flight from Stockholm Arlanda to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. In other words, Mondays are officially going from “ugh” to “ahhh.”

Because Six Months of Darkness Is a Lot

If you’ve ever spent a Swedish winter, you’ll know it’s less “cozy Nordic wonderland” and more “perpetual darkness with a side of frozen eyelashes.” By late October, the sun has already given up and gone on its own vacation. So, it’s no wonder Norwegians (the airline, not the people this time) decided to swoop in and offer Stockholmers a direct ticket to endless sunshine, palm trees, and golden beaches.

This new flight isn’t just about escaping frostbite either. It adds to Norwegian’s existing service from Stockholm to Hurghada, making Egypt basically the winter annex of Sweden. Forget “Stockholm Syndrome” — soon it’ll be “Stockholm Sun-drome.”

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Why Sharm el-Sheikh?

Aside from having a name that sounds like the title of a glamorous adventure movie, Sharm el-Sheikh is an absolute dream destination. We’re talking:

• Beaches that actually sparkle instead of being covered in grey slush.
• Snorkeling and diving in the Red Sea, where the coral reefs are so colorful they’ll make your IKEA sofa look boring.
• Bustling bazaars, where haggling for souvenirs is practically a sport.
• Desert adventures, complete with camels, quads, and the chance to pretend you’re starring in your own action film.

Norwegian describes it as the perfect mix of sunshine, culture, and adventure. Basically, it’s the antidote to SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) — except instead of buying a daylight lamp, you buy a plane ticket.

The Demand Is Real

It turns out Swedes aren’t just daydreaming about sun — they’re booking it. Norwegian says demand for warm-weather getaways during winter is booming, and Sharm is high on the list. It’s not rocket science: when faced with six months of darkness and snow shoveling, most people will happily trade in their winter boots for flip-flops.

And let’s be honest, the phrase “just popping to Egypt for a bit of sun” sounds infinitely cooler than “I bought another wool sweater.”

Swedavia’s Sunshine Stamp of Approval

Even Swedavia, the company behind Stockholm Arlanda Airport, is cheering this move. For them, it’s not just about Swedes dodging frostbite — it’s about boosting international connectivity. More direct routes mean Stockholm is better linked to the world, and travelers have more reasons to use Arlanda as their getaway gateway.

Translation: while you’re working on your tan in Sharm, the airport authority is working on bragging rights. Win-win.

Monday Blues, Egyptian Golds

So, here’s the deal: starting October 27, you can swap your Monday blues for Red Sea blues. Instead of staring at another rainy commute, picture yourself sipping fresh juice by the beach, or diving with exotic fish that don’t care one bit about Swedish weather.

Round-trip tickets come with the added bonus of knowing you’ve outsmarted winter. Suddenly, the idea of returning to Stockholm’s snowdrifts feels a little less painful when you know you’ve got a weekly sunshine escape hatch.

Final Boarding Call for Vitamin D

If there’s one thing this new route proves, it’s that Norwegian understands the Swedish soul. Yes, people here are tough. Yes, they can handle -20°C and total darkness. But given the choice, they’d much rather handle a cocktail on the beach.

So, pack your sunscreen, dig out your summer clothes from the attic, and get ready: Sharm el-Sheikh is calling, and Norwegian is flying you there every Monday.

Because winter might be inevitable, but suffering through it is definitely optional.