Which airport should I fly into for Burien?

For long-haul and international flights, Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the main gateway near Burien. The closest airport, Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Burien?

The nearest is about 2 mi (4 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Burien?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Burien

The closest airports to Burien, Washington: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Burien, Washington is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
SEA	Seattle Tacoma International AirportSeattle, United States	2 mi / 4 km	8 min	International
BFI	Boeing Field King County International AirportSeattle, United States	4 mi / 7 km	15 min	International
RNT	Renton Municipal AirportRenton, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	Regional
TIW	Tacoma Narrows AirportTacoma, United States	17 mi / 28 km	34 min	Regional
PWT	Bremerton National AirportBremerton, United States	20 mi / 32 km	38 min	Regional
GRF	Gray Army Air FieldFort Lewis/Tacoma, United States	29 mi / 47 km	56 min	Regional
PAE	Snohomish County (Paine Field) AirportEverett, United States	30 mi / 49 km	59 min	Regional
SHN	Sanderson FieldShelton, United States	41 mi / 66 km	1 hr 14 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Burien. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with SEA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near SEA saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Burien is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 2 mi (4 km) away — roughly 8 min by road.