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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

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    The experts at Visit Philly and Eater recommend this place
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    This international airport is famous for their seafood. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Larry B.
    "I love early morning flight from here during sunrise"(130 Tips)
    Jordan H.
    "Pros: free wifi, great food options, very clean and nice decor."(80 Tips)
    Joel O.
    "great clam and salmon chowder at a variety of prices and styles."(23 Tips)
    Nikki M.
    "Awesome view of the Seattle Coaat flying in!!! Grab a window seat :)"(26 Tips)
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  • Samsonite
    SamsoniteMay 3, 2011
    SEA has outdoor and indoor pet relief areas, a children's play area, a nail salon, massage bars, business centers and a downloadable guide to the airport's extensive art collection.
  • Luz G.heart icon on user image
    Luz GRSeptember 26, 2017
    This is a cute airport, it has several restaurants and stores for you to have fun while you wait for your plane
  • David H.
    David HackettJanuary 27, 2015
    There's no place like your home airport. I enjoy the mall shops, the train to N and S gates, and the friendly check-in clerks and TSA people.
  • Jenn M.
    Jenn MathewsSeptember 4, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    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 Airways
    Jet AirwaysAugust 4, 2014
    Seattle-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
  • Christine H.
    Christine HongNovember 24, 2014
    The live musician in the beautiful, airy food court is a nice plus. Grab a coffee and enjoy between flights.
  • Carmenheart icon on user image
    CarmenSeptember 2, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    If you're in a hurry get off the shuttle one stop early, like at Southwest for Delta. Inside the terminal distances are shorter, you save almost 10 minutes
  • Charles R.heart icon on user image
    Charles RamseyerFebruary 20, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    Clear is the way to go in the future TSA is getting to crowded and people never learn to get set for their luggage !!!!
  • Jennifer S.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer SteinerSeptember 12, 2018
    Look for security line being monitored by the dogs. You get to keep your shoes on and the line goes really fast!
  • Matthiasheart icon on user image
    MatthiasSeptember 3, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Lovely clean and quiet-ish (Gate N) airport... I enjoyed that. 😁
  • Natasha P.
    Natasha PetrovichMarch 21, 2019
    Been here 100+ times
    Good luck finding a good burger anywhere! There's one McDonalds hidden by United, an over priced Greedy Cow in S gates, Burger King at N, and maybe 2 out of the 7 bar/sit down restaurants that do.
  • Joseph Z.
    Joseph ZieglerFebruary 22, 2014
    This airport is pretty busy and you'll be lucky if you don't have to wait in line. Even at 5am there is a long line, so get there 2 hours before the flight as suggested.
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric SabbanApril 8, 2017
    Planes fly out of here. Beware of the traffic. Plan ahead if you're getting there by car. Not sure what the deal is for trains, but it can be a standstill at times.
  • Edomia zaide B.heart icon on user image
    Edomia zaide BereheAugust 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Security can be a bit long but still a good airport. Easy to navigate and staff is friendly and helpful
  • RCheart icon on user image
    RCMarch 1, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great American Bagel has great Bagel sandwiches. Get it to go and bring it out into nice big central food court area.
  • Nabeel
    NabeelJuly 8, 2011
    There's nobody at the JetBlue counter from 530p-745p. If you're on a redeye to JFK and come super early, try bag dropoff at 530p, even though check-in is 4 hrs max prior. Or just cruise the free wifi!
  • Jason H.
    Jason H.September 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Check the food court area. It's just like being in a brand new high school and you don't know anybody; you're just searching for an empty spot. Make a friend if you got the time.
  • Nicholas B.
    Nicholas BoosJanuary 1, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Sub Pop Records, Beecher's Cheese, Caffe Vita, and Ivar's are among the local NW shops featured here. Skip Chili's and check them out.
  • Jordan W.
    Jordan WhiteAugust 13, 2014
    Gone through a nice remodel. Live music throughout the terminal. Good restaurants and shops. Getting through security has improved greatly.
  • Kyle L.
    Kyle LevyAugust 24, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    All concourses/satellites are connected post-security, so if one checkpoint is busy, there are 2 (sometimes 3) others you can go through.
  • Efrain L.
    Efrain LopezNovember 10, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    In the mood for fish tacos?Anthony's fish bar in the central food court have the best Mahi Mahi grill fish tacos :-D For clam chowder, Ivar's has the best.
  • Steph
    StephFebruary 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    For the love of god, have your airline ticket and photo identification in-hand when you approach the TSA person. Use that time you spend in line to get ready -- you can read that email afterwards.
  • Cat
    CatSeptember 12, 2021
    Been here 25+ times
    The Priority Pass lounge is a long hike at the end of A wing - if your gate is anywhere other than A, you’ll need to budget plenty of time to visit.
  • Vicky L.
    Vicky LeeOctober 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the new Dilettante Mocha Cafe at the N Gates. Get a Mocha with your choice of real melted chocolate. Better than Starbucks!
  • Brian I.heart icon on user image
    Brian IbarraMay 4, 2016
    You can have TNC/Rideshare like Uber or Lyft pick you up in a designated section if he parking lot next to taxis or take the train all way downtown for cheap
  • Cristine A.
    Cristine ASeptember 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Anthonys Seafood is the best place to sit down and watch airplanes take off/land. Decent food for the airport; best quality, selection and view. Cheers !
  • Joel L.
    Joel LiefkeJanuary 7, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    Double drinks @ Anthony’s before your flight! Always great service!
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon B.September 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Flew United, and thought the terminal was well maintained. Security was efficient. Also love the Link service to downtown for $3.
  • Marco L.
    Marco LackovicNovember 17, 2011
    The cheapest way to get downtown is the Light Rail, only 2-3$. The Downtown Airporter will take you to your hotel and pick you up on your departure date for a bit more than 50$
  • Gordon H.heart icon on user image
    Gordon HughesJune 19, 2017
    For Delta Crown Club members skip the restaurants and enjoy dinner in the remodeled club. Food is catered in from the better airport eateries.
  • Tina B.
    Tina BradfordSeptember 19, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Seattle Airport has musicians playing, and a children’s playground. So civilized.
  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GutnikOctober 30, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice and simple international airport. Security can get busy but it is ran efficiently and is quick.
  • Kelly
    KellyNovember 1, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    Get here early, and be prepared to walk for several days to reach your gate.
    Upvoted Oct 1
  • Douglas G.heart icon on user image
    Douglas GrayJune 15, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    There are shelves at eye level above the urinals. One in ten passengers will bang their head into them before or after relieving themselves. Don't be one of them.
  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonJanuary 26, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Invest in TSA Pre ✅ for $85. You'll speed through the security line in 5 minutes, get to leave your shoes on and your laptop in your bag
  • Gizem K.heart icon on user image
    Gizem KJune 14, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    TSA Pre lines can get really long, normal security lines sometimes reach an hour wait. Go in advance. For healthy food options the new salad place is pretty good.
  • Sheila
    SheilaOctober 19, 2019
    California airports need to take lessons on traffic and people moving from Sea-Tac, even in the rain we stayed undercover from plane to bus to terminal to shuttle services!
  • Sean D.
    Sean DeubyApril 18, 2019
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the new Lucky Louie in the food court. The teriyaki salmon is well presented and delicious.
  • Joanna B.
    Joanna BurtonJune 29, 2014
    Take the light rail from Central Seattle all the way to the airport for the most efficient and eco way to travel and for just $2.75
  • Garry G.
    Garry GreenJuly 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    If you rent a car at SeaTac plan for an extra 30+ minutes because the rental car facility has now been moved offsite and a shuttle bus will transport you to and from the terminals, similar to LAX.
  • Sandy W.heart icon on user image
    Sandy WhittingtonSeptember 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Quiet, clean, and those little fish in the floor are so cute. Keep your eye out for the one with the suitcase ;)
  • Jillana B.
    Jillana BAugust 22, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    If want coffee at S gates, be prepared to wait in line -- only one coffee place (Seattle's Best). The line this AM was more than 30 heads deep.
  • Nas B.
    Nas BenaliSeptember 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Seattle has such friendly people. Free wifi at the airport. If it's your luck day, you might get in the TSA Pre✔ line.
  • huilineheart icon on user image
    huilineJuly 21, 2017
    Flying AIr Canada going to Toronto? Then you end at the furthest gate where the food and snack options are poor. They don't even have a gate number sign for my flight. Good job Air Canada!
  • Kelly T.
    Kelly T.September 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Resist the urge to buy a seafood sandwich to enjoy on your departing flight. No one appreciates the sweet scent of fish in confined spaces.
  • Nick C.heart icon on user image
    Nick ChambersNovember 17, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    When making your way from the C or D terminals to the S terminal don't follow signs to walk through A terminal for shuttle tram to S, cut through B terminal to tram. It's much faster and less crowded.
  • Margaret C.
    Margaret CzeislerApril 17, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Waji's has great sushi case to go in C concourse, also has veggie snacks , salads & edamame for alternatives to the usual fare.
  • Daryl M.
    Daryl McElroyMarch 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the TSA Pre check card, cost a little, and takes a couple if months to get but so worth it to zip past everybody on busy days!
  • Laurel H.
    Laurel HendersonMay 9, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The caeser salad with grilled salmon at Anthony's is a delicious, healthy, local good option here. Yum!
  • DoubleTree by Hilton M.
    Mom was right: Use a packing list. Remember to pack all the essentials and don’t forget the most common left-behind items, chargers and toothbrushes! For travel tips, follow @DoubleTree on Twitter!
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