Which airport should I fly into for Kent?

For long-haul and international flights, Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the main gateway near Kent. 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 Kent?

The nearest is about 6 mi (9 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 Kent?

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 Kent

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

The nearest airport to Kent, Washington is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 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	6 mi / 9 km	19 min	International
RNT	Renton Municipal AirportRenton, United States	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	Regional
BFI	Boeing Field King County International AirportSeattle, United States	11 mi / 17 km	36 min	International
TIW	Tacoma Narrows AirportTacoma, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	Regional
PWT	Bremerton National AirportBremerton, United States	26 mi / 42 km	50 min	Regional
GRF	Gray Army Air FieldFort Lewis/Tacoma, United States	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
PAE	Snohomish County (Paine Field) AirportEverett, United States	37 mi / 59 km	1 hr 6 min	Regional
OLM	Olympia Regional AirportOlympia, United States	42 mi / 68 km	1 hr 16 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 6 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 Kent. 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 Kent is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road.