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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
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The seafood at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a can't miss- Has a stamp of approval from Men's Health Mag and Eater
"I love early morning flight from here during sunrise"(130 Tips)
"Pros: free wifi, great food options, very clean and nice decor."(80 Tips)
"great clam and salmon chowder at a variety of prices and styles."(23 Tips)
"Awesome view of the Seattle Coaat flying in!!! Grab a window seat :)"(26 Tips)
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- Track down the awesome food court with huge windows to watch planes and great clam and salmon chowder at a variety of prices and styles.
Emily Marino LarsenJanuary 29, 2013Traveling with kids? Use the family security check! Near the D gates as of Jan 2013. As a mom traveling alone with a baby, the TSA agents went out of their way to help me through.
Dish D'Lish near the main concourse has the best quick breakfast. Avoid Wendy's and Ivar's unless you have 20 minutes to wait for your meal after ordering. Vino Volo is best place for a quiet drink.
Barbara BeggOctober 23, 2014Vino Volokh has a great wine sampler option. The chilli was delicious. The atmosphere is relaxing with jazz music. You may spend a lot but it's worth it.
Security usually moves quick, and precheck almost never has a long line. Plan on extra time for N and S terminals. Parking is stupid expensive. Other than that, it’s a solid airport.
Goutham GaneshApril 25, 2016Pretty much roamed around every corner of the airport.. Beautiful shops and awesome food!! And the home of Starbucks :) Leaving with so much memories!!- The free WiFi is great, but try spending a transit past midnight (or 9pm for that matter) and you'll starve with almost all the shops closed.
- Colm LinehanJanuary 5, 2023Spot Saver at checkpoint 2 is a godsend. You'll get straight to the front of the TSA line, faster than fast track. And for free too. Google "Sea spot saver".
- Jordan HeighwayJune 9, 2013Pros: free wifi, great food options, very clean and nice decor. Cons: line was really long at north terminal, one of the longest I've seen at an airport on Saturday afternoon. Go early if you can.
Love sittin' in front of the huge glass window in the middle of the food court seeing planes during take off/landing
Michelle RSeptember 6, 2016If you're taking the train, the tickets are on an honor system. The stations to tap in aren't obvious, so seek one out. You also can't use an orca card for 2 people, so just get two paper passes!
Chris CalderonOctober 28, 2018My fav airport... has a Coach store, several restaurants & pretty much anything else you’d need or want!
Brother FroningMarch 13, 2013Small joy, but the soap in the bathrooms is my favourite soap in the world! I genuinely look forward to washing my hands here--it just smells so great!
Ryan CadyAugust 22, 2013For a piece of Seattle history, visit the baggage claim. Kurt Cobain lived there from the ages of 12 to 14.
Grab a flight before your flight at Vino Volo. It's a great way to put yourself to sleep on the plane.
If you have kids: In the B concourse there are fish on the floor. See if your kids can find the ones holding luggage or shaped like a plane. And one of the water fountains has a sound feature.
Cory WilliamsonJanuary 17, 2011Spent the night there last night. It gets cold so ask for a blanket. Best place to sleep is behind the ticket wall to keep light and sound out. Stay away from windows. Night crew is very helpful!
Nice airport! There is even a SubPop record store inside! Many food options, although in 2018, the food court is undergoing renovations.
Lou Lou’s French restaurant has good mimosa’s, almond milk vanilla latte, and sourdough egg sandwich with ham yummy
Scavenger hunt to kill time: Find the pretty funny and heart-warming mini-exhibit of glass art collaboration near baggage claim 1/international arrivals.
All the gates are connected. Great real food choices in the central area between gates
Taxis are super rude. Nearest Uber pickup spot is across the street from the light rail station on 176th. http://lifehacker.com/at-seatac-uberx-is-geofenced-not-to-pick-up-west-of-pa-1653791106
Definitely one of my fave airports in the US - not too big, not too small. Lots of nice eateries and plenty of shops to browse through.
Anthony's between C & B gates is quite delicious and known for great Seafood. Exofficio is an excellent place to shop for adventure gear & apparel. Palisade for dinner
The Italian place just to the left in the food court is amazing! Really good pizza and pasta, and they are open until 11pm.
Brooke LouiseJanuary 29, 2023Surprisingly high number of vegan friendly places and options here - Floret, Ever Green and loads more. Nice places are around Gate A-B/mountainy end.
The airport is old but they try to keep up with the Austins. People watching is great. It helps to walk in the steps of Courtney Love.
MohammedFebruary 12, 2015Nice airport.. When you get a taxi notice that u may get a bore luxury ride with just extra 2$!!
Great live music & of course coffee! It’s rivaling NYC in crowds!
Visit the Pacific Marketplace for some great food while waiting for you your flight out of Sea-Tac.
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Nice efficient Seattle airport with enough facilities for visitors and travellers.
Tina EinkaufOctober 7, 2012Coming from the link light rail, no need to walk all the way to the airline skybridge if you ate already checked in. It's faster to get to the less busy security checkpoint then get to your terminal.
TSA-Pre is at checkpoint 3 which is at the beginning (Alaska) of airport terminal (united fliers walk long & then again walk back once thru security)...which airlines have most TSA -pre's UA or Alaska
FlightCenter.comJanuary 10, 2012TSA TIP #3 Remove your laptop(s) and shoes/belts while waiting in line for the x-ray machines and carry them in your hands to be ready for the bins, remember laptops are placed in a bin by itself.
Christina XuMarch 7, 2016Come like 2 hours early, even for domestic flights. You have to take a train to the N and S terminals!
Get here early if you have a 6am flight. It's usually busy even for pre line.
Get dropped off at arrivals if the departures line is swamped. Go up to escalators and you’re at TSA.
Beautiful place at the very end of the checkin hall, by the pre-check entrance.. 14nis airplane suspended is awesome 👏
Sarah BirtwisleJanuary 3, 2014Taxi to airport was a white knuckle ride with driver on phone and back end of cab swaying about like billyoh. Get the train if you value your life and it is cheaper 😄
Gurgling drinking fountainsTake the light rail to downtown SeattleNeed a unique, one-of-a-kind gift? Go to Fireworks. Very Cool Stuff.
Donna BreukelmanJuly 23, 2013I've travelled out of seatac twice with us airways and alaska. I had great experiences with both airlines. If travelling to seatac from Vancouver i suggest Quick Shuttle $56 is worth
My favorite airport in the country. Fast security lines, beautiful design, and lots of good food options.- Keri GarelJuly 26, 2015Music lovers will enjoy the Sub Pop store at the entrance to Concourse C, with CDs, records, and airport-exclusive apparel and prints.
Diana PJuly 1, 2013Make sure to listen to the music and announcements which feature 32 local Seattle artists who volunteered as part of the Experience The City of Music program.
Tommy QuachJune 27, 2017You MUST get Clear, walked in with a scary long line at the security check in and walked through the Clear line and was through the line in literally 3 mins.
When taking a dog through security all you'll need to do is take it out of the carrier, carry it through the screener, and they'll swab your hands for residue.
Jet AirwaysAugust 4, 2014Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: There's not much chance you'll miss glimpsing the Seattle Public Library, but it is worth going inside for a closer look
SEA airport makes flying fun. Look for the clowns and jugglers in the main food court. Leave plenty of time for domestic connections if you arrive from overseas.
Clear is the way to go in the future TSA is getting to crowded and people never learn to get set for their luggage !!!!
Luz GRSeptember 26, 2017This is a cute airport, it has several restaurants and stores for you to have fun while you wait for your plane
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
17801 International Blvd (at S 188th St)
SeaTac, WA 98158
United States
SeaTac, WA 98158
United States
The 8th busiest airport in U.S., owned and operated by Port of Seattle.
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(206) 787-5388
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