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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
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SeaTac
Go here. Experience the seafood. It's worth it.- The folks at Eater and Men's Health Mag like this place. Would you agree?
"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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Dave McFebruary 11, 2019Really a very nice airport. Kind of overcrowded at security, but the line moves pretty fast and the staff here are super nice - a huge contrast with the staff at O’Hare!
Upvoted 1 day ago
BluSeptember 5, 2014I love this airport. It is magically quite somehow. Even though it's busy, it's not noisy at all. Very nice for getting work done. And free WiFi. And of course, good coffee. :)Upvoted 6 days ago
Eddie MoyFebruary 4, 2014Head to the Central Terminal's streetscape scene w/ shops & food court. Check out the glass curtain w/ airfield views. Sit in the rocking chairs, connect to free WiFi, & watch planes land & take-off.Upvoted 2 weeks ago
A couple years ago I suggested they bring pettable dogs to help manage stress and boredom. I just saw a wonderful 7 yr old golden retriever demonstrating hi-5’s and I suddenly felt so much better!Upvoted Oct 30
If you are looking for food and good wine at the airport try Vino Volo. Awesome service, good food, good wine, great ambiance..Upvoted 3 days ago
Joanna FlammNovember 10, 2013Using the light rail to get downtown is super easy. It's a bit of a walk from the terminal, but the signage is good and it's all through the parking ramp, so it's covered.
Massive airport, you can find everything and anything inside. Unfortunately terminal S (international) lacks options when it comes to the food court, specially early in the mornings or late at night.
Grab coffee at Café Vita (C3) and some world-famous mac & cheese at the adjacent Beecher's. Pick up some 90s swag at Sub Pop. Then sit in the atrium and watch a live local band. Perfection.
- Dave McFebruary 13, 2019If you’re here on a connection, take the extra time to check your gate and the map as soon as you land. It can be pretty far from S or N to A,B,C concourses, so make sure your gate didn’t change.
In a huge hurry, just grab McDonald's, it's fast! Got time, have a huge pale at at Anthony's and watch the game... The chips n shrimp salsa are yummy! Interested in maps & geo? See www. GISuser.com
Upvoted Sep 18- Dave McFebruary 16, 2019The train between concourses A, B & S is pretty good. Frequent, fast and you don’t need to go through security a 2nd time when changing concourses. 🚊
Upvoted 2 weeks ago 
Best relaxing area is sitting in the comfy furniture in S terminal near gate S10
AbilashSeptember 13, 2018Take the LINK Rail if you are going to the downtown. The station is just a little walk from the airport and the walkway is completely covered (you walk through the parking garage).
I love this airport and even the security and TSA staff is awesome. Quick and efficient. Shopping is great. Atmosphere is excellent. Taxi & Limo service works well. Thanks for great experience.
Please remember that the ground & gate agents are there to help you as much AS POSSIBLE. Behave like an adult and treat them with respect. There are other people traveling besides just you.
Andru EdwardsMay 3, 2013Super cool when you ask for a seat upgrade. Ask repeatedly until your will overpowers that of the attendants. Thank me later.
Melissa GoodnightJanuary 26, 2015I really like this airport. I've been through several times and I've never been lost. It's very clean and comfortable and don't forget Free WiFi.
Anthony's Seafood is best food here. Their side kitchen is quick and quality. There is a small table and outlet right next to the plasticware station.. located by Life is Good and Exofficio
- A lot live music at this airport, free WI-FI and good food options around the airport. Short walks to one side of Terminal to other (approx 20 mins max at a steady pace) if needed.
KAYAKJuly 10, 2012Be sure to try @IvarsClam, located in the central terminal, it's pretty fishy...but in a good way. ;)
David H.December 13, 2016For the military with a long layover. Especially if you have family traveling with you. They have the BEST USO and USO support in 28 years. I had a 15 hour layover, they gave me outstanding service
Park away from here at MasterPark or the like. Great place to catch a bit or relax before a flight though. Arrive early on the weekend or fall victim to traffic and long long lines!
Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014There’s street-pricing in the shops and restaurants, which means prices—even on a cup of coffee—can’t exceed what you'd pay at the same shop in town Read more
Sea-Tac had some of the best Seventies public art in its open spaces. The podium-controlled light wall was a favorite. Public wifi and access to Sound Transit light rail into Seattle are available. Read more
Has to have some of the coolest stores including sub-pop records where you can listen to records while you wait for a flight.
Upvoted Sep 28
Larissa NugrohoAugust 7, 2013Get a window seat on the right side of the plane if you can. You'll get to see lakes and beautiful mountains! One of the most scenic plane ride I've had :)
Food courts at the S gates are limited. Grab a Lemon Loaf & Decaf at Seattle's Finest Coffee kiosk, or do a takeaway from the restaurant in front of it as there's a wait time of 20 mins for seating.
Spam musubi from Hachi-ko (formerly Waji) at C Gate is the best food deal at Sea-Tac, hands down. Meat & rice, compact, costs 99 cents, and you can ask for it heated up.
Want some e-reading material for your flight? Download from the Seattle Public Library kiosk near TSA checkpt 4! The ads say it works with or without a library card.
One of the best airports in my book, from the art, layout, shops & restaurants and lounges. The best gateway to Asia from the US.
Best place to land on a clear day. Sit left side for landing / right for takeoff and see five mountains at once!
One of the few airports where bathroom doors swing out, not in, and if you travel a lot on your own, you definitely know why that's awesome!
rushay booysenAugust 29, 2013One of my best experience at a airport in US,the lines moved very fast.The light rail is also very easy to navigate if you looking at going downtown
IrinaAugust 14, 2014Seattleites will loath me, but Ivar's clam chowder at the airport is my soul food every time I fly out. As for the airport itself, it's big, confusing, and it's unchanged since the 90s, but I like it.
Lots of shopping and food options. Always something. And nice live entertainment throughout the airport much of the time.
Alaska Airlines check-in for First Class usually has a line of four to five people with one agent checking in bags and tickets so might be worth it to use the self serve positions for faster check-in!- Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014The airport, with plenty of views of the neighboring Mt. Rainier, is home to farm-to-table eats including Anthony’s Homeport & Fish Bar. It’s the highest grossing airport restaurant in North America. Read more
Center food court has become exciting..great new food choices; something for everyone. Actually, many new and better food choices throughout the airport.
Stop by Lady Yum heading to the c gates! The best macarons!!! I would higher recommend toasted coconut & salted Carmel. But every flavor is amazing!!!!
Alexandr BaleиskiAugust 14, 2018Great airport, quick staff, will recommend. One baggage claim was broken though so 3 flights were stuffed into one.
Best cheese shop in town also has artisanal sandwich shop w/awesome breakfast sandwiches- available at the airport. Don't miss their cheesecake & salted caramel brownie.. Cafe vita has great coffee!
The cheapest way to get out of here is to take the skybridge to the light rail. If you will be here for a week and take any transit, buy an orca card at the station.
One of the nicest restrooms in SeaTac is one of the least obvious - past the Baggage Claim carousels, down a ramp. Spacious with cool wall tile art
One of my favorite airports in the US. It's tiny, but has good shops (visit Sub-pop!), good food, and also has street musicians (buskers)!
Look for the Salmon trail on the floor!! <- Pretty cool Salmon metal stamps on the floor. They are everywhere! The kids love it. I love it!!- UBER LYFT ride share app pickup GO UP TO SKYBRIDGE 3-> when in the garage building take the elevator to level 3-> walk towards the parking lot-> you’ll see the waiting area
Pop over to Anthony's seafood - chowder in a sourdough bowl and the prawn Bloody Mary can ease any cross country jaunt.
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.
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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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