Layover in Malmö (MMX)
Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.
About Malmö
Malmö is Sweden's third largest city with a population of about 352,000 (2021), and the capital of the province of Scania (Skåne) on the southern tip of the country. Malmö is a port city on the Öresund strait, facing Copenhagen on its other bank, with which it is connected by the Öresund bridge. Together, the two cities form a duopolis and a core of a larger Oresund region spanning parts of Denmark and Sweden.
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How much time can you use?
After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.
| Layover | Domestic arrival | International arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | Stay at the airport | Head straight to your gate |
| 6 hours | About 3h 11m in the city | About 1h 36m in the city |
| 8 hours | About 5h 11m in the city | About 3h 36m in the city |
| 12 hours | About 9h 11m in the city | About 7h 36m in the city |
Getting into Malmö
About 37m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 25 km (16 mi). This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.
Worth seeing near the center
- Människan och Pegasus
- Karl X Gustav
- Teatermuseet
- Oscar Olsson-museet
- Minnessten
- SIEGFRIED GUTMANN
- WALTER GERSON
- SCHULIM BÜRGER
- Pildammsparken
- Folkets park
Questions
Can I leave the airport on a layover in Malmö?
On a domestic connection, you need roughly 5 hours or more to get into Malmö and back with time to enjoy it. If you're arriving internationally and must clear immigration, plan on about 6 hours or more.
How do I get from MMX to central Malmö?
Allow about 37m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 25 km (16 mi) from the airport.
How early should I head back to MMX?
Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.
Build a plan for your exact flight
Guide data from OurAirports, © OpenStreetMap contributors and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Times are estimates for planning; check transit schedules and airline rules before you leave the airport.