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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
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SeaTac
The experts at Men's Health Mag and Visit Philly recommend this place- This international airport is famous for their seafood. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"I love early morning flight from here during sunrise"(129 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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David HackettJanuary 27, 2015There'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.
Kathy's dish d'lish at central food court has the best salads to go! She also has yummy sandwiches. This is my go to spot- Waji's has great sushi case to go in C concourse, also has veggie snacks , salads & edamame for alternatives to the usual fare.
- Seattle has such friendly people. Free wifi at the airport. If it's your luck day, you might get in the TSA Pre✔ line.
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.
For this being a high tech town, make sure your electronics are charged. Very few outlets and many of those are broken.
Joseph ZieglerFebruary 22, 2014This 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.
Security can be a bit long but still a good airport. Easy to navigate and staff is friendly and helpful
Check the wait times for the security....can be longer..... Also they close down tsa pre at night and have only one checkpoint....gets busy!!!
Great live music & of course coffee! It’s rivaling NYC in crowds!
Joanna BurtonJune 29, 2014Take 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
Nice and simple international airport. Security can get busy but it is ran efficiently and is quick.
Really fine airport facility. Security experience is much improved over the past. The dining and shopping choices are superior, compared to most airports. New rent car facility is too remote, tho.
The rocking chairs in the food court are a comfy place to spend your layover. Make sure to snag them once they open up!
Oliver RossierNovember 9, 2013Some restaurants and vendors allow us to use Canadian funds at a pretty good exchange rate. eg: Wolfgang Puck
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 food court by the C gates has some of the best airport food in the country. Anthony's, Dilletante and Ivar's are all popular Seattle spots.
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.
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.
Stop by concourse C before heading to your gate. All the food and shopping you could ask for.
Ryan CadyAugust 22, 2013For a piece of Seattle history, visit the baggage claim. Kurt Cobain lived there from the ages of 12 to 14.
Security lines can be *super* long here when the airport is quiet, because of all of the Clear lanes — leave an extra 15 minutes to be safe.
Visit the Pacific Marketplace for some great food while waiting for you your flight out of Sea-Tac.
Order Starbucks on the app — so much faster. Each Starbucks have a sign to their location to find on app
Take a deep breath and enjoy the relaxing environments of this airport. Especially if you're heading back East, where the airports are buzzing hives of alerts and noise.
Scavenger hunt to kill time: Find the pretty funny and heart-warming mini-exhibit of glass art collaboration near baggage claim 1/international arrivals.
Beautiful place at the very end of the checkin hall, by the pre-check entrance.. 14nis airplane suspended is awesome 👏
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.
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
Ryan RosarioDecember 9, 2023The A Gates are very nice. The mini mall between B and C gates is as well. Security lines are very long and seem to be understaffed.
Have a warm cup of chowder at Anthony's when deplaning. Warms you from within after those but-cold flights!
Kenike MarceauMay 1, 2014Nice airport. Check out the taxidermy of local wildlife in Washington. Strange seeing a stuffed bear stating back at you.
Clear is the way to go in the future TSA is getting to crowded and people never learn to get set for their luggage !!!!
TSA and CLEAR closes around 9:45pm, so plan to go through regular TSA screening if you’re catching the red eye.- Gate C area is completely different feel compare to Gate N. Don't forget to check out the eatery with huge outdoor view.
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.
Double drinks @ Anthony’s before your flight! Always great service!
If you're here for breakfast go to Ivars Fish Bar and get a Salmon Sandwich. Cheap and delicious.
Seattle Airport has musicians playing, and a children’s playground. So civilized.
Checkpoint 3 is almost always less crowded. Plus you pass a qdoba on the way to A and B gates!
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a great coffee shop between A9 - A10 on the A- Concourse
one of the best airports. not a lot of shopping variety, but so many food varieties. i dont know who won't get their cravings satisfied before/after a flight
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.
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.
After dealing with DFW Airport for a decade I really appreciate the simplistic design of Seatac. Only one simple terminal! While the after check in area still have the feel of a large airport.
John HankusNovember 8, 2014I like this airport. Pretty easy to get in and out of. Interesting art throughout the terminals.
Best spot to go if you have some time is to the end of any of the terminals, lots of free space and places to plug in
J BarrangerOctober 2, 2022Stock up on food before you come because this is a pricey airport. Unfortunately, you can't bring drinks through security, but bring a water bottle. A 20oz bottle of water is +$4 each.
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.
If you're picking someone up (esp. in the evening), arrange to pick them up at departures instead of arrivals to avoid a traffic jam. It's just up the escalator.
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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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"One of the beat things our city has done in recent memory. Ah, transit!"
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"Gorgeous new facility!! Love the fact that even away from the terminal, it only takes 10 mins to get to. The return area is convenient too!"
Richard Olivas 
"One thing SeaTac does right is art. Obvious gallery displays, but also hidden gems. Look at the details around the restroom entrance, for instance."
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