When you’re planning your trip to Olympic National Park, one of the things you’ll need to decide is where to fly into.
In this guide, we’ll look at the nearest airport to Olympic National Park.
It’s worth noting that although this is the closest airport to Olympic National Park, it may not be the best for your trip. For more detailed information about other nearby airports, read my Guide to all the Airports Near Olympic National Park.
🛏️TOP HOTEL PICK in PORT ANGELES: Check availability now
🛏️TOP HOTEL PICK in FORKS: Check availability now
🚘FIND THE CHEAPEST CAR RENTAL: Search Discover Cars for the best deals
✈️FIND THE CHEAPEST FLIGHTS: Search Skyscanner for the best deals
🧳GET TRAVEL INSURANCE: Get insured with Travelex before you go
📱TAKE AN AUDIO TOUR: Buy an audio tour now
No time right now to read about closest Airport to Olympic National Park? Pin It and save it for later:
Please note this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission, at zero cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. Please see our full Disclosure for more information. If you have any questions, please contact me.
If you’re a planner, then I can make this easy for you. Pick up one of my very detailed, hour-by-hour, day-by-day itineraries for Olympic National Park (you can get them for 1, 2, 3 or 4 days).
For other information about Olympic National Park, check out my Olympic National Park Guides.
Table of Contents
The Nearest Airport to Olympic National Park
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the closest commercial airport to Olympic National Park.
Over 30 major domestic airlines and international flights are served in this airport, so you’ll have plenty of options for connecting flights, so this is where most people fly into when visiting Olympic National Park.
Getting a car rental service won’t be a hassle because there are plenty of car rental agencies you can choose from. The rental offices are offsite, but there’s a frequent 24-hour shuttle service to get you to the car rental facility.
The Hurricane Ridge Entrance and the Lake Quinault Entrance are both about 130 miles/ 2.5 hours from the airport.
Location
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport lies south of downtown Seattle and northeast of Tacoma.
Distance from Seattle to Olympic National Park
- Distance from Seattle Airport to Olympic National Park Visitor Center: 125 miles
- Distance Seattle to Olympic National Park (Lake Quinault): 134 miles
Travel time from Seattle – Olympic National Park
- Travel Time from Seattle Washington to Olympic National Park Visitor Center: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Travel Time Seattle/Tacoma to Olympic National Park (Lake Quinault): 2 hours and 30 minutes
What airlines fly out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? Which airports connect to there?
- Multiple domestic and international airlines fly to and from Seattle-Tacoma International
Rental car options
- Offsite: (Car Rental Facility): Alamo, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox Rent a Car, Hertz, National, Payless, Rent-A-Wreck, Sixt, Thrifty
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Olympic National Park
- Car rental services
Pros
- Nearest international airport to the Olympic National Park
- Options for multiple domestic and international flights
- Options for cheaper and budget flights
- Access to other Washington national parks, Mt. Rainier and North Cascades
- Drop by to see the city of Seattle
Cons
- Still takes more than two hours to drive to the park
Map of Airports Near Olympic National Park
Travel Insurance for Olympic National Park
When you’re flying to Olympic National Park, consider getting travel insurance too. Make sure it includes trip cancellation, in case you need to cancel your flight before your travel, so that you can get a refund.
A great insurance option is Travelex. It has coverage for all you’ll need. You can swap this link for either choose the best travel insurance plan for your trip here or get a quote right now:
Have a great trip to Olympic National Park! I hope this guide to what airport to fly into for Olympic National Park has helped you answer the question: Where do you fly in to go to Olympic National Park?
You Might Also Like
Olympic National Park Travel Guide
The Best Olympic National Park Beaches
Rialto Beach – Hole In The Wall
Best Lake Quinault Rainforest Hikes
Best Hoh Rainforest Hikes
Best Sol Duc Hikes
Best Lake Crescent Hikes
Best Hurricane Ridge Hikes
Guide to Visiting Hurricane Ridge
Best Waterfalls in Olympic National Park
10 Best Views In Olympic National Park
Best Things to Do in Olympic National Park
Did you choose this airport? I’d love to know. Join my private Facebook group National Parks Collectors and comment and let me know (you can also pick up extra planning tips, share your photos and stories with other national park lovers and more).
Now you know the major airport near Olympic National Park, Pin It to your Olympic National Park board for easy reference!
Are you just starting to think about taking a national parks trip? Get Inspiration
Are you starting to plan a trip to Olympic National Park? Read my Guide to Olympic National Park
Are you looking for a place to stay? Seach accommodation guides
Are you ready to book your trip? Use these Planning and Booking Resources
Do you want to read a book about national parks? Check out my Recommended Reading List
About the Author
James Ian is a national park, camping and hiking expert.
He has dedicated his life to travel, visiting more than 80 countries, all 7 continents and most of the national parks in the United States. With over 35 years experience in the travel industry, James has worked on cruise ships, at resorts and hotels, and as a travel planner who’s helped hundreds of people plan successful trips to US national parks.
Based on his experience visiting our national parks multiple times, in-depth research and expertise as a travel planner, James has published detailed itineraries for most of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well as in-depth park guides, comprehensive camping and hiking gear reviews and buying guides, and helpful packing lists and gift guides will help you have your own incredible trip to US national parks without stress and hassle.
As a national park expert, James has contributed to many publications, including USA Today, Time Business News, Savoteur, Best Trip, and Wired.
Parks Collecting is a participant in the Amazon.com Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.