World-class museums with no entry fee, monuments lit up at night and a food scene that goes far beyond politics.
Icelandair flies from Stockholm Arlanda to Washington Dulles from €293 return, with one stop in Reykjavik. The connections are short, and the dates fall in January and February 2027.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Stockholm, Sweden
- To: Washington DC, United States
- Airline: Icelandair
- Stops: 1 stop (Reykjavik)
- Price: €293–€312 return
- When: January - February 2027
Example dates:
24/01/2027 - 31/01/2027
08/01/2027 - 16/01/2027
17/01/2027 - 24/01/2027
Connections in Keflavik are only 1-1.5 hours, and total travel time is about 11h45 out and 10 hours back. The Economy Light fare includes hand luggage only. Icelandair lets you add a free stopover in Iceland of up to 7 days.
💰 How far does your money go?
Washington is not cheap, but its best sights are free: all 19 Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo charge no entry fee, unlike Stockholm's museums. A Metro ride costs $2-6, and a half-smoke chili dog at Ben's Chili Bowl is about $9. A beer in a U Street bar is around $8, close to Stockholm prices.
☀️ The Weather
January is the coldest month in Washington. Expect highs of 5-7°C, nights around -2°C and the occasional snowfall. It is still milder than Stockholm, and the museums keep you warm.
🏨 Where to Stay
A budget hostel, a smart mid-range pick or a historic luxury hotel.
HI Washington DC Hostel · 8.0/10 · From €45/night
A clean, modern hostel near Chinatown, walking distance to the National Mall.
Arlo Washington DC · 9.0/10 · From €160/night
A design hotel near Mount Vernon Square, with a rooftop bar.
The Riggs Washington DC · 9.4/10 · From €300/night
A former bank building with a vault-turned-bar, steps from the National Portrait Gallery.
🎯 What to Do
Washington has more to see than you can fit in a week.
National Mall monuments at night: The Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument lit up, with far fewer crowds after dark.
National Air and Space Museum: The Wright Flyer and Apollo 11 command module, free entry with a timed ticket.
Georgetown: Cobbled streets, cupcakes and the C&O Canal towpath.
Union Market: A food hall with Ethiopian, Korean and Southern stalls under one roof.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
DC is well placed for the US East Coast.
Baltimore: Harbour, crab cakes and the American Visionary Art Museum, about 1 hour by train.
Philadelphia: The Liberty Bell and cheesesteaks, about 1h45 by Amtrak.
New York: About 3 hours by Amtrak or 1h15 by air. Search flights
Shenandoah National Park: Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge views, about 1h30 by car.
€293 return from Arlanda to the US capital, with a free Iceland stopover option. Winter fares like this don't last.
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