The 5 Best Travel Tips For Seattle Airport

Introduction

Seattle is known as the emerald city for its lush vegetation and hundreds of parks. Located on the Puget Sound to the west and along Lake Washington to the east, it is just 113 miles south of Canada. The city covers 217 square miles on land and 150 square miles on water making 41% of Seattle’s city limits located on the water. With all of this water Seattle has the bridges to match, 150 to help connect the land. Travelers visiting Seattle often arrive by plane to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac). The 5 best travel tips for Seattle airport include the best reasons to fly to Seattle, traveling around Seattle, best time to fly, Seattle Weekly and places to visit.

Step 1

Best Reasons to fly to Seattle

Seattle is home to the iconic Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon and the Space Needle and is also able to boasts the largest aquariums in the United States. As you approach the Seattle airport you will have a grand view of the water city from the air. From the air high above Seattle you will see the city separated by lakes, rivers the Puget Sound and a great view of the Olympic Mountains.

 

Step 2

Traveling Around Seattle

Travelling from the Seattle airport to downtown will take approximately 30 minutes and a trip to downtown on public transportation will take approximately 40 minutes. One way to travel around Seattle is to grab one of many shuttle buses or rent a car, taxi or limo or public transportation. The Link Light Rail will take you to the center of Seattle seven days a week in only about 35 minutes. The cost is cheap at $2.50. When driving a rent a car you can head north and take the WA-518 and then hop on I-5 East and then I-5 north, in about 10 miles you will see the Seattle skyline.

 

Step 3

Best Time to Fly to Seattle Airport

Seattle has a peak season when there it isn’t rainy so much. The season runs from April to October. Since this is also summer time the weather is mild and the daylight extends to 10 pm in June and July. Another advantage to traveling during the peak season is that you will be able to catch the outdoor festivals. The disadvantage is that the rates are higher. The cheaper airline tickets are found from October to April. If you are travelling during this time aim for early May and late September for the best weather. The benefits of flying into Seattle during the rainy season are the variety of indoor activities such as films, professional sports and performing arts.

 

Step 4

Seattle Airport - Seattle Weekly

Grab a copy of the Seattle Weekly to find the city’s arts and entertainment information. It will list current films, art shows, music and a dining guide.

 

Tips

Seattle Airport - Places to Visit

Be sure and head for the waterfront for shopping at Pike Place Market and to visit the Seattle Aquarium and the Art Museum. You may also grab a cruise or whale watch tour from the waterfront.

 

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