Which airport should I fly into for Seattle?

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

How far is the airport from Seattle?

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 Seattle?

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 Seattle

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

The nearest airport to Seattle, Washington is Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI), 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
BFI	Boeing Field King County International AirportSeattle, United States	6 mi / 9 km	19 min	International
RNT	Renton Municipal AirportRenton, United States	9 mi / 15 km	32 min	Regional
SEA	Seattle Tacoma International AirportSeattle, United States	11 mi / 18 km	38 min	International
PAE	Snohomish County (Paine Field) AirportEverett, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
PWT	Bremerton National AirportBremerton, United States	22 mi / 35 km	42 min	Regional
TIW	Tacoma Narrows AirportTacoma, United States	26 mi / 42 km	50 min	Regional
GRF	Gray Army Air FieldFort Lewis/Tacoma, United States	39 mi / 62 km	1 hr 9 min	Regional
SHN	Sanderson FieldShelton, United States	46 mi / 74 km	1 hr 22 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI) 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 Seattle. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BFI.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BFI 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 Seattle is Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI), about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road.