Flying from Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located in Stockholm. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to ARN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to ARN departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA make it to their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Seattle to ARN flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ARN instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and explore beyond Stockholm's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight.
Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
Central Stockholm is about 40 kilometres from Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is $303. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $599. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to ARN if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
June is when most people book flights from Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Plan your visit to Stockholm in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Stockholm is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Book your Seattle to ARN flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC and 5ºC.
More about Stockholm
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Stockholm right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
Vasa Museum and Grona Lund are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Stockholm to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Modern Art Museum (Moderna Museet).
Explore more of Sweden
You've seen Stockholm, now it's time to discover other parts of Sweden. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Karlstad to tick off its top attractions. From Karlstad to Sandgrund Lars Lerin and Karlstad Swecamp Bomstadbaden, your itinerary will be busy.
Falun is another well-known destination in Sweden and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. No trip is complete without a visit to Falu Gruva, Stadsparken and Museum of Medical History.