Travelling from Seattle to Stockholm: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Seattle to Stockholm. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Stockholm has a number of airports you can fly into. Touch down at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Stockholm's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Stockholm eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Leave enough time to make your Seattle to Stockholm flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Stockholm
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Seattle to Stockholm flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Seattle to Stockholm flights leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Stockholm, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from SEA.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The distance from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Stockholm. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ARN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and experience more of Stockholm and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Central Stockholm is about 8 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA). After your flight from Seattle to Stockholm has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to BMA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Seattle to Stockholm:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Bromma Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from BMA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is roughly 88 kilometres from central Stockholm. It'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the city centre in a car once you've stepped off your flight from Seattle to Stockholm.
The journey will take around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Get a good night's rest before the next leg of your trip at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport. A quick ride from NYO, book a room here after your Seattle to Stockholm flight and make arrival day easier.
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Budget, Hertz and Sixt will get you on the road.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Seattle to Stockholm is a smart move. Along with more affordable prices, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at NYO.
Best time to go to Stockholm
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Seattle to Stockholm. June is the most popular month to visit Stockholm. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When booking your Seattle to Stockholm tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Stockholm, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Stockholm around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
After booking your flight from Seattle to Stockholm, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Stockholm:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are highlights which should be on any good Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
You've visited Stockholm, now it's time to explore other corners of Sweden. Travel about 64 kilometres north-west to Uppsala to tick off its leading attractions. From Stenhagens utsiktsplats to Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, Sollentuna is another essential stop in Sweden. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.
