Seattle - your gateway to Alaska

The Port of Seattle owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), gateway to the Pacific Northwest. Benefitting from non-stop flights from London on British Airways, Delta Air Lines and, later in 2021, American Airlines, Seattle is approximately a 9.5-hour flight from London Heathrow. Aer Lingus flies direct non-stop between Dublin and Seattle with the bonus of the U.S. Preclearance Facility in Dublin Airport. Icelandair and other airlines offer one-stop flights from airports around the UK and Ireland.

SEA is opening an International Arrivals Facility (IAF) in 2021 to meet the growing demand for international service, enhance the passenger experience and to advance Seattle as a leading tourism and business gateway. The IAF will include an aerial walkway over an active taxiway with views of Mt. Rainier to welcome travellers and a 450,000-square-foot grand hall for expanded baggage claim and customs processing. High-efficiency baggage services and expanded fibre optic technology will also speed up processing during peak international arrival periods.

The great services at the Port’s two downtown cruise ship terminals, Bell Street and Smith Cove, make Seattle ideal for Alaska or Pacific Northwest cruises. The Port of Seattle recently received the Cruise Critics Award for the Best North American Home Port and the Top-Rated Destination for the US & Canada. With Alaska as a bucket list experience, take time for a city break or explore the diversity of Washington State with its volcanoes, islands, wild beaches and sun-drenched vineyards.

Year-round service to Victoria, British Columbia is provided by Clipper Vacations. Washington State Ferries, the largest ferry system in the USA, provides transportation for connections between islands and peninsulas.

Be sure to check out PortSeattle.org and our Cruise and Stay Guide. To find exciting destinations across the state check out the Washington International Guide.

PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY
To help you plan you or your client’s visit to Seattle and Washington State, please see a range of downloadable itineraries, maps and cruise brochures CLICK HERE.

In Seattle and Washington state, we are passionate about inviting visitors to explore our beautiful destination while safeguarding our cities, great outdoors and communities by promoting and encouraging best practices for sustainable travel. As you plan your visit to Washington state, we have created a number of resources to assist you in travelling responsibly. We invite you to make eco-friendly choices, such as using less plastic and recycling when possible and if you plan to hit the trails or beaches while you’re in Washington, check out the guidelines for recreating responsibly HERE.