Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bergen Airport (BGO): what you need to know
Bergen is nine hours ahead of Seattle and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SEA to BGO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bergen Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SEA and BGO:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
80% of flights departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SEA.
To reach Seattle / Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bergen Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bergen Airport (BGO)
Consider booking a hotel close to BGO if you're catching a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bergen Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Bergen Airport rental car and explore Bergen and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bergen Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bergen Airport (BGO) to central Bergen
Bergen Airport to central Bergen has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bergen Airport (BGO)
September is the busiest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bergen Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Bergen in March.
The warmest month in Bergen is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Lock in your flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Bergen Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SEA to BGO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Norway
Bergen is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Norway waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres east of Bergen, a visit to Oslo will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and Det Kongelige Slott.
Trondheim is another essential stop in Norway and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Bergen. No journey is complete without a visit to Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet.
