Flying from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are your main options in Washington DC.
Stockholm is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located in Stockholm, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to ARN.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Washington DC to ARN with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DCA and ARN include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
DCA is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% of flights complete their journey on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and ARN include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Washington DC to ARN flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Choosing a flight ticket from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to ARN:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77.13%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ARN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and see more of Stockholm and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
Central Stockholm is around 40 kilometres from Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
ج.م. 11,819 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. A return flight starts at ج.م. 17,971. These prices can change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to ARN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Stockholm. June is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Washington DC to ARN flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Stockholm to range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 5ºC.
More about Stockholm
Start your Stockholm trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Stockholm when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Vasa Museum followed by Grona Lund and Modern Art Museum (Moderna Museet).
Explore more of Sweden
Karlstad is just one of the many places in Sweden waiting to be explored after you've experienced Stockholm. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Karlstad, Sandgrund Lars Lerin and Karlstad Swecamp Bomstadbaden.
Falun is another favourite destination in Sweden and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. No trip is complete without visiting Falu Gruva, Stadsparken and Museum of Medical History.
