Japan’s largest airline, ANA, is set to launch a direct route from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Tokyo Haneda.
From 31 January 2025, ANA will operate flights three times a week, connecting the Swedish capital to one of Asia’s most crucial markets.
This connection will serve as a vital link not only to Tokyo but also to the broader Asian and South Pacific regions, via ANA’s extensive network.
Jonas Abrahamsson, President and CEO of Swedavia, expressed confidence in the Swedish air travel market.
He stated, “ANA’s investment in a direct route from Stockholm Arlanda to Tokyo Haneda demonstrates this confidence.”
“ANA will play a crucial role in connecting Sweden to Japan and other key Asian markets. Swedavia aims to enhance connectivity, and ANA’s vast network facilitates meetings for business, leisure, and family visits.”
Shinichi Inoue, President and CEO of ANA, added, “We’re excited to add Stockholm to our expanding European network.”
“We look forward to strengthening ties between Japan and Sweden, fostering closer relations between our nations.”
Japan as a Major Trading Partner
Japan ranks as Sweden’s second-largest Asian trading partner. Nearly 150 Swedish companies, from major corporations to startups, operate in Japan, the world’s third-largest economy.
Conversely, Sweden is Japan’s largest Nordic export market, with about 180 Japanese companies active in Sweden.
This new direct route with 5-Star airline ANA will significantly benefit both the hospitality industry and the growing business exchange between Japan and Sweden. Important cargo will enjoy shorter, faster delivery times.
The Stockholm Arlanda – Tokyo Haneda route will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays starting January 31st, 2025. Ticket sales begin on July 22nd, 2024.
About ANA (All Nippon Airways)
Founded in 1952 with just two helicopters, ANA has grown to become Japan’s largest airline. ANA HOLDINGS Inc. (ANA HD), established in 2013, is Japan’s largest airline group holding company. It is comprised of 69 companies including ANA and Peach Aviation, Japan’s leading LCC.
As the largest operator and launch customer of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, ANA HD is the world’s biggest Dreamliner owner.
A Star Alliance member since 1999, ANA has joint ventures with United Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, and Austrian Airlines, giving it a global presence.
In 2021, ANA received SKYTRAX’s 5-star COVID-19 safety rating for its initiatives to ensure safe, clean environments at airports and on aircraft, embodied in the ANA Care Promise.
ANA is the only aviation industry company to receive the Gold Class distinction from the 2022 S&P Global Sustainability Awards.
The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index has included ANA HD for seven consecutive years, while the Asia Pacific Index has listed the company for eight consecutive years.
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