Seattle, WA, USA

Guide to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport handles mostly domestic flights, but also serves some international airlines such as Lufthansa and British Airways. The airport is located 12 miles south of Seattle.

Terminals and facilities at Seattle airport

There is one main terminal at the airport, which has a North and South Satellite. The satellite train service links the main terminal to both satellites.

A bureau de change is provided in the main terminal and the South Satellite. ATMs can be found throughout the airport. Postboxes are offered throughout the terminal, on the ticketing level and on the baggage reclaim level. Express parcel services can be found at the business center and a mailing service is available at Ken's Baggage in the main terminal.

Bookshops are provided in the main terminal, while various gift shops are in the South Satellite. Also, there is a florist and a museum shop selling aviation memorabilia in the Main Terminal.

The Laptop Lane business center in the North Satellite, located beside gate N9, is equipped with fax, internet, and copying facilities. Passengers will also find an internet kiosk situated in the main terminal of the airport. For further business facilities, try the nearby airport hotels of Seattle-Tacoma. Business travelers are sure to find what they need at the various airport hotels. Click here to search for Seattle airport hotels.

There are plenty of restaurants and fast food outlets at the Seattle airport. Coffee shops are located in baggage reclaim, the main terminal, and in concourses B and C. There is a bakery and a Chinese restaurant in Concourse B, and a bagel shop in Concourse D.

For a quick trip into Seattle, visitors can hire a car directly from the Seattle airport. To save time and money, it's advisable to book a hire car in advance. You can reserve cheap car rental in Seattle here.

Hotels at Seattle-Tacoma International

A fine array of airport hotels are on offer near Seattle airport. If you need somewhere to crash after a late flight, or just want to stay close to Seattle-Tacoma International for convenience, you can choose from a large selection of airport hotels. Get good rates on hotels at Seattle airport here.

Some of the airport hotels you can pick from include Sleep Inn SeaTac Airport, Doubletree Hotel Seattle Washington Airport, and Hilton Seattle Washington Hotel.

Transportation and parking at Seattle airport

Most buses depart from the Ground Transportation Center positioned on the third floor of the parking garage, but some larger buses depart from the baggage reclaim level. Gray Line Express buses operate every 30 minutes to major Seattle hotels, while the Metro Transit bus service runs a 24-hour schedule to Seattle and regional destinations. Greyhound and Quick Shuttle buses operate to destinations across the region including Tacoma, Vancouver, and Portland.

On the third floor of the parking garage is where you'll find taxis. Taxis can be arranged by curbside phones, or by visiting the Ground Transportation Center, on the third floor of the parking garage.

Airport parking at Seattle-Tacoma airport is provided by a large parking garage. The garage is linked to the Main Terminal by skybridges on the fourth floor and offers short-term, long-term, valet, and disabled airport parking. General parking is also available on the top four floors of the parking garage. Click here to reserve Seattle airport parking in advance.

Car hire at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Those arriving by car from the north should take I-5 to exit 154B and then drive west along State Route 518 to the Sea-Tac Airport exit. Coming from the south, drivers should follow the I-5 to exit 154 and then drive west on State Route 518 to the airport exit. From the east, take I-405, which becomes State Route 518, to the airport exit.

Seattle is an easy city to get around in by hire car. There is a lot to do in the city and if you a hire car from the Seattle airport, you can make sure you see the sites of your interest at your own leisure. More information on hiring a car from Seattle airport here.

Outside of Seattle, you can drive by hire car to numerous waterfalls and other natural wonders. If you don't mind the drive, you can head by hire car to Vancouver or Portland.