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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
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SeaTac
This international airport is famous for their seafood. It's one of the most popular in the city!- Has a stamp of approval from Visit Philly and Men's Health Mag
"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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Thank you so much to the people in United airlines, they changed our flight to a non stop flight! 5 1/2 hours earlier! Yupiiiii
Cell phone waiting lot has nice clean port-o-potties! Such a relief!
TSA lines at the far end (away from the United check in) are much shorter. A two minute walk can save you twenty minutes!
TSA Pre ✔️ is past the Starbucks left of the main security. It's kinda out of the way.
Mucho Comida™February 8, 2014Take a look at the carpets and think 80's style Holiday Inn (as of the date of this tip). Enjoy.
Johnny SpencerMarch 15, 2015For arrivals you don't have to stay in the right lane the whole way. Both lanes go to the carousels.
Victoria HarmanJuly 31, 2013If you take a late night flight (~11/11:30pm), be prepared for long security lines up to 40 minutes. They close down half of the entry points. Allow extra time if your airline's in a satellite gate.
Layla HeoDecember 21, 2013if you leave from UA and want to transfer at Seattle, then you can get your ticket at your gate. you don't need to go out for ticketting.
Alison CantrellMay 30, 2012New rental facility is pretty nice once you adjust. To get to your rental car take the free shuttle outside the airport!!- One of the best airports I've been to - clean, orderly and everyone was very polite.
Sandy SchadlerJune 7, 2013I was at BNA, DFW, LAX, SFO, and SEA in the same week. Only Seattle had a ridiculous security line. Don't come through without having pre-check or plan for a full hour in security.
For Pre-Check, go to Checkpoint 1 at the far end of the terminal by the hanging airplane models
*Being your own pillow and blanket for the flight. *Just because it's hot where you're goin, doesn't mean it's hot on the plane. If you board wearing next to nothin, prepare to freeze on the plane.
If you are in the D gates after 10pm. Grab a snack before you make the trek. No food open down here.
Alaska Airlines security checkpoint is fast and empty at from 4:30-5pm on Sundays. Perfect time to leave without waiting in line.
Candace ChildersAugust 8, 2013If you have a dog they can be in the airport without a crate which is great for pet lovers :-)
Arian FlandersMarch 23, 2013Children's Play Area is legit. Its perfect for a small children to let out energy in between flights.
Washingtonians should consider a Nexus card which is a better value and gets you pre-check
Niki ThomasJune 29, 2013The light rail is a great and cheap way to get downtown if you don't want to pay for a bus/cab.
The holidays have arrived at SeaTac -- decorations abound & musicians are in the house to keep you entertained
Be prepared to stand in the security screening line for a while. This is an airport where you definitely need to arrive early.
Chaz Donaldson IISeptember 27, 2010one of the more painless ways to get away from Portland is to brave the connection through Seattle - well worth the extra range and sometime price savings
Beecher's Cheese Shop has delicious sandwiches. Located by gate C2. Try the Flagship!
For Concourse N Terminal you'll need to take the train there so allow additional time to get there.
Héctor HernándezMarch 5, 2015Confortable enough! As all airports I Will say.. food section is really good though..
The Seattle Taproom by A/B terminal has a much better beer selection than the Alaska brewpub on the other side.
Nice airport, fast security check, wifi is free and good.
Catch the astounding view in the huge foyer common area before hitting your gate!
Anthony's in the main food court serves only Washington brewed craft beers. Best spot in the airport.
Sadly, the train at the airport is the most traveled Seattle mass transit. We've voted most every other effective method down in the polls. Enjoy that ride :)
Anisha AgarwalaNovember 4, 20132 pm to 3 pm is considered the slow time at the airport. Come prepared for less lines and slower lines if you have a flight around 4pm.
This is a great place to catch a flight, which is a much faster way to get somewhere than walking or driving.
Paul RasmussenSeptember 10, 2016As far as US airports, it's pretty nice. The United Club is quite good.
Erik HummelJuly 6, 2012In the Seattle Tap Room near gate B1 there is a table in the back right corner that has a power outlet under the table.
Currently a lot of construction going on. Give yourself extra time to get through the lines.
Seattle .... A craft beer MECCA. Must stops are Brouwer's Cafe and Bottleworks in Seattle and 99 Bottles in Federal Way.
N KAugust 17, 2014Free wifi great. Decent sitting area while you wait for flights. Nice staff at delta ticket counter.
Dean StefanidesJune 19, 2013Anthonycs bar has a great view to tarmac and very good selection of draft beers
If your just arriving, go eat next door at Sharpe's Roaster. Ask to sit in Lori's section. Great service an even greater food/drinks!
James McNJanuary 10, 2012One of the best places to meet returning international travelers in all of western Washington. It even has carpet!
Have your friends and family drop you off in arrivals and pick you up in departures to avoid the traffic jams
Free Wifi, Starbucks and a few good places for food. If you have the option, fly Virgin! Voted Best domestic airline, 3 years in a row!
Cafe Vita and Beecher's in C-terminal are perfect before any Alaska flight!
This is where you can catch the Light Rail catch buses near by or catch a plane flight
Jason LiJanuary 24, 2014Very fast wifi and plenty of Starbucks here! The ceiling is pretty low at Concourse B
Rookie mistake is to get in the first security line you see. Usually the ones in the middle or south end are shorter, so find a faster one.
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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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- 24 Hours
(206) 787-5388
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