Why go
- City in Östergötland, Sweden.
- Served by Västervik Airport (VVK).
History
Linköping is a city in southern Sweden, with around 167,000 inhabitants as of 2024. It is the seat of Linköping Municipality and the capital of Östergötland County. Linköping is also the episcopal see of the Diocese of Linköping and is well known for its cathedral. Linköping is the center of an old cultural region and celebrated its 700th anniversary in 1987. Dominating the city's skyline from afar is the steeple of the cathedral.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (EMJ, F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (ATR 72) · 1 route: Copenhagen
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Västervik Airport (VVK); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LPI has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Amsterdam, Copenhagen).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Linköping, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.