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Reserve your Seattle Airport transfer to a local hotel pre-departure:
- Hampton Inn Seattle-Airport is within two miles, meaning you can be there in minutes from the airport. Offering three-star affordability and ranked ‘Very good’ on TripAdvisor, there’s a gym and pool, plus breakfast is included at this family and pet-friendly venue.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle-Sea-Tac-Airport is a similar distance, meaning swift Seattle Airport transfers. Expect three-star comfort, a business centre and free kids’ places here; online reviewers rate it as ‘Very good’.
- Quality Inn Sea-Tac Airport is again just a couple of miles away or a 10-minute Seattle International transfer. With a pocket-friendly two stars, it scores 3/5 on TripAdvisor. Expect value, comfort and convenience – it’s also dog-friendly.
Flying on elsewhere from Seattle-Tacoma International?
- Vancouver International Airport lies over 150 miles north-west, meaning a journey time from Seattle-Tacoma of 2 hours 30 minutes.
- King County International Airport is just 10 miles distant in the same direction – allow 15 minutes for your Seattle Airport transfer.
- Bellingham International Airport lies over 100 miles north; meaning a run from Seattle of 1 hour 45 minutes.
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Some towns to visit from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Bellevue lies 22-odd miles north-east across from Lake Washington, or a 40-minute Seattle Airport transfer. Visit Downtown Park plus the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Equally, don’t miss the KidsQuest Children’s Museum.
- Tacoma is another pleasant city, based 25 miles or 30 minutes south-west on the banks of Puget Sound. Highlights include the art gallery, the Museum of Glass, and Washington State History Museum. The famous Bridge of Glass joins the latter two.
- Kirkland is located 25 miles north, or a 45-minute airport run. This lakefront town boasts a walkable centre, and it’s packed with galleries, eateries and wine-tasting rooms. Marina Park offers views across city and water from its beach. Why not enjoy a dinner cruise or boat tour from the marina?
- Leavenworth is 140 miles east in the Cascade Mountains, so it’s nearly a three-hour Seattle Airport transfer. It’s modelled on a Bavarian village. So you’ll find plenty of German beer and foodstuffs, and it’s a base for skiing and wineries, while the Nutcracker Museum and Waterfront Park are further highlights.
- Bellingham lies 100-odd miles north, or a two-hour journey from Seattle-Tacoma. This coastal town near the Canadian border is home to waterfalls and mountains, Lake Padden and Lummi Island. Visit the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention and the Whatcom Museum.
- Seattle itself is 15 miles north or around a 20-minute Seattle Airport transfer. Surrounded by water, forest, mountains and with extensive parkland, it’s home to a thriving tech industry. Visit the dozens of art galleries, go whale-watching off the San Juan Islands and stroll through Pike Place Market.
Cracking excursions to enjoy from Seattle Airport
- Rainier National Park is worth the 1h 45-minute, 81-mile Seattle Airport transfer south-east. Expect incredible landscapes and hiking trails. The 14,000-ft Mt Rainier peak is the highest in the Pacific Northwest, and the area is rich in wildlife.
- Snoqualmie Falls, lying 40 miles north-east, is within an hour of Seattle-Tacoma. This 268-ft waterfall on Snoqualmie River has an observation deck, plus there are local wine-tasting tours. This spectacular spot is a convenient day trip from Seattle, so it’s ideal if time is tight.
- Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is in the Puget Sound area, or a 45-minute, 32-mile run from Seattle International. Go back to the 1800s as staff in period costume showcase the era’s history and crafts in interactive ways.
- Boeing Everett Factory is 40 miles distant or a 35-minute Seattle Airport run. It’s a must for aviation enthusiasts, or a rainy day. Book a tour and see the aircraft being assembled. The size of the assembly building alone is incredible!
- Lakewold Gardens lie 33 miles south-west; cover them in an hour with a Seattle Airport transfer. The gardens are open year-round, but are especially lovely in autumn and summer. See immaculate lawns, vibrant flowers and ancient trees shading the pathways of this 10-acre estate.
- The Space Needle is 20 minutes or 15 miles north from the airport. This futuristic tower, a legacy from the 1962 World Fair, is Seattle’s most iconic landmark. The observation deck is 150ft above ground, offering amazing views of urban skyline, mountains and the Puget Sound islands.
Further key information on Seattle International Airport
Seattle International is designed to provide universal access. Discuss what you need with your airline pre-departure. Blind travellers can use the Aira app, which connects them to live agents to navigate the airport, while there are induction loops for deaf people. Wheelchair users and service animal owners are well looked after, and Seattle offers adapted restrooms plus adult changing tables. Via the sunflower lanyard scheme, you can alert staff to a hidden disability, while the Sensory Room offers respite from the airport’s sights and sounds.
Seattle-Tacoma Airport
17801 International Blvd. (Pacific Highway So.)
SeaTac, WA 98158
Tel: (+1) 206-787-3000
Email: SEAcustomercare@portseattle.org
Website: www.portseattle.org