Which airport should I fly into for Olympia?

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

How far is the airport from Olympia?

The nearest is about 5 mi (8 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 Olympia?

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 Olympia

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

The nearest airport to Olympia, Washington is Olympia Regional Airport (OLM), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
OLM	Olympia Regional AirportOlympia, United States	5 mi / 8 km	17 min	Regional
GRF	Gray Army Air FieldFort Lewis/Tacoma, United States	16 mi / 25 km	30 min	Regional
SHN	Sanderson FieldShelton, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	Regional
TIW	Tacoma Narrows AirportTacoma, United States	22 mi / 35 km	42 min	Regional
CLS	Chehalis Centralia AirportChehalis, United States	25 mi / 41 km	49 min	Regional
PWT	Bremerton National AirportBremerton, United States	32 mi / 51 km	57 min	Regional
TDO	Ed Carlson Memorial Field South Lewis County AirportToledo, United States	39 mi / 63 km	1 hr 10 min	Regional
SEA	Seattle Tacoma International AirportSeattle, United States	40 mi / 64 km	1 hr 11 min	International

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) is the most convenient at about 5 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) (40 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

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 Olympia. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with OLM.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near OLM 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 Olympia is Olympia Regional Airport (OLM), about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road.