Flying from Seattle to Stockholm: what you need to know
Seattle is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Stockholm departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Stockholm has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Disembark at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) or Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
The timezone in Stockholm is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Seattle to Stockholm flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add an hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
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 ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing Seattle to Stockholm flights leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Stockholm or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination without delay.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to ARN if you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Stockholm. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo to explore Stockholm and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week ahead of your Seattle to Stockholm flight.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
The centre of Stockholm is about 8 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA). As soon as 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.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 55 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to BMA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Seattle to Stockholm:
Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz make picking up a Bromma Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from BMA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Step off your flight from Seattle to Stockholm and travel to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Stockholm is around 88 kilometres from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can get you there in around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Grab some shut-eye before the next chapter of your journey at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport. A short drive from NYO, book a room here after your Seattle to Stockholm flight and take the rush out of your first day.
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your trip with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Budget, Hertz and Sixt are reliable rental providers.
Rental providers sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from NYO ahead of your flight from Seattle to Stockholm. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
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 (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Stockholm around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Stockholm
Start your Stockholm trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Stockholm, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Vasa Museum and Stockholm Palace are a couple of major attractions to put on your Stockholm must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Djurgarden.
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.