What to do in Seattle airport for 9 hours?

Here's our list of 10 things to do in and near Seattle Airport, to make your Seattle Airport layover a whole lot of fun.
  • Tuck into tasty food. ...
  • Find a watering hole. ...
  • Shop till you drop. ...
  • Enjoy great live music. ...
  • Get a dose of culture. ...
  • Surf the Web. ...
  • Enjoy a movie. ...
  • Relax and unwind.




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Top 7 Things To Do During A Layover In Seattle, WA
  • Pike Place Market. This is a great option for any trip to Seattle – Pike Place Market is one of those quintessential Seattle attractions. ...
  • Seattle Center. ...
  • Angle Lake Park. ...
  • The Seattle Great Wheel. ...
  • Seattle Aquarium. ...
  • Ye Old Curiosity Shop. ...
  • Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens.


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Things to Keep in Mind When Leaving the Airport So before you decide to leave the airport, make sure your layover is long enough and give yourself plenty of time for security and luggage check-in — ideally, at least six hours on a normal day.

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has plenty of things to do if you've got some time before or between flights! From live music to local artisan shops, an art walk and good eats galore – check out this list of the best things to do to make your trip through SEA airport more enjoyable.

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The good news for travelers is that sleeping in an airport usually isn't against the rules, but this doesn't mean you can sleep anywhere at any time undisturbed. Rules can vary from airport to airport, and some take a firmer stance than others.

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Go Sleep Pods average prices range from 10-15 USD per hour.

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Most hotels are walking distance to the airport and there are sidewalks and crosswalks throughout the neighborhood. Hotels in Seattle Airport: There are no hotels directly inside the Seattle Airport.

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12 hour layover in Seattle
  1. Take a short walk to Seattle Great Wheel for a quick, fun ride.
  2. Another short walk brings you to Seattle Art Museum, where you can enjoy art from around the world.


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In theory, absolutely! In practice, whether you leave the airport during a layover is tricky. If you're traveling domestically, you won't have to worry about customs or visas, but you're still leaving the airport, and returning gives you zero priorities over other passengers who are checking in on that flight.

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How long does a layover need to be to leave the airport? Because layovers are your choice, you can leave whenever you like, but seasoned travelers, including McGee, seldom leave airports for less than six hours. After all, airports themselves aren't usually in bustling, interesting areas.

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Pike Place Market is always good.. Other option but not as interesting would be to go to Southcenter Mall which is close to the airport. Personally with 11 hrs going downtown makes sense. You could easily take the monorail to the Space Needle and go up.

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A layover is a broad term that means any connection between flights. This could include a stop as short as 30 minutes (depending upon the airport) or as long as four hours (or up to 23 hours and 59 minutes on international flights). Airline crews use this term, slightly differently.

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What to do during a long layover
  • Escape the airport on your own to explore the city.
  • Take an organized tour of the city.
  • Book yourself into a transfer hotel.
  • Try out the local cuisine.
  • Indulge in the comfort food you've been avoiding.
  • Take a shower.
  • Phone a friend.
  • Find a meditation room.


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During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is located approximately 20 miles south of the University of Washington and 15 miles south of Downtown Seattle.

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Take an Airporter from Seatac Airport to Seattle Hotels Airporters are probably your cheapest option if you have lots of luggage and don't want to walk to the light rail station. A few options with pricing are: Premier Airport Shuttle – offers service in a Shared Van or Private Van Service.

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5 Tips to Help You Sleep When Flying with a Budget Airline
  1. Choose your seat wisely. ...
  2. Skip the caffeine. ...
  3. Bring some sleeping essentials. ...
  4. Block out noise. ...
  5. Dress comfortably.


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In the United States there are only a few nap pods in airports and for the most part, they are on the East Coast. The pods are for those folks who are coming into the airport (or going out) and needing some sleep or relaxing before a big day. These are very expensive too.

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