Planning a trip to Olympic National Park and not sure where to fly into?
Olympic is huge – and unlike many national parks, it doesn’t have a single main entrance or one obvious gateway airport. That makes figuring out the closest airport to Olympic National Park a bit trickier than you might expect.
This guide is best for anyone flying in from out of state and wondering how to get their Olympic adventure started with minimal stress.
Let’s get you from baggage claim to mountain views as smoothly as possible.
‼️ 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.
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The Nearest Airport to Olympic National Park
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The Closest 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
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Rental car options
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Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Olympic National Park
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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
Choosing the best airport for your trip and booking flights is a very important step in planning your trip to Olympic National Park, and I hope this guide is helping.
However, as I’m sure you’re very aware, this is just one thing of many to decide and do. The thing that most people ask me about is how to put it all together into an itinerary that actually makes sense. They decide which airport to fly into, but still worry about how to minimize the crowds, what to do – and when – and how to coordinate it all.
To help take away the overwhelm of planning a trip to Olympic, I’ve created several super detailed itineraries.
Without them, people often feel stressed about planning their trip. With them, they have the confidence of getting all the info they need in one spot. Plus, there’s flexibility built in, so they can easily adapt them to their own interests and activity levels.
There are 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4- day options for Olympic National Park: all with detailed hour-by-hour schedules, including alternatives for different activity and fitness levels, plus trail maps and descriptions, driving instructions, important information, essential tips, and everything else you need to make the most of your time in Olympic National 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.
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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?
More Planning Resources for Olympic National Park
⭐ Olympic National Park Guide
⭐ Olympic National Park Itinerary
⭐ 7 Mistakes to Avoid in Olympic
⭐ How Many Days in Olympic National Park?
⭐ Packing List for Olympic National Park
⭐ Best Things to Do in Olympic National Park
⭐ Best Views In Olympic National Park
⭐ Best Waterfalls in Olympic National Park
⭐ Best Hikes in Olympic National Park
⭐ Visiting Hurricane Ridge: Complete Guide
⭐ Best Hurricane Ridge Hikes
🔹 Hurricane Hill Trail Guide
🔹 Cirque Rim Trail Guide
🔹 High Ridge Trail to Sunrise Point Trail Guide
⭐ Best Hikes Near Lake Crescent
🔹 Marymere Falls Trail Guide
⭐ Best Sol Duc Hikes
🔹 Sol Duc Falls Trail Guide
🔹 Ancient Groves Nature Trail Guide
🔹 Sol Duc Salmon Cascades
⭐ Best Hoh Rainforest Hikes
🔹 Hall of Mosses Trail Guide
🔹 The Hoh River Trail Guide
⭐ Best Olympic National Park Beaches
⭐ Best Tide Pools in Olympic National Park
🔹 Rialto Beach Guide
🔹 Kalaloch Beach 4 Guide
🔹 Third Beach Guide
🔹 Second Beach Guide
🔹 The Tree Of Life
⭐ Best Lake Quinault Hikes
🔹 Maple Glade & Kestner Homestead Trails
⭐ Lake Quinault Loop Drive: A Complete Guide
⭐ How To Get to Olympic National Park
⭐ All The Airports Near Olympic National Park
⭐ 12 Tips for Visiting Olympic National Park
⭐ The Best Time To Visit Olympic National Park
⭐ What To Expect Throughout the Year
⭐ 10 Fun Facts About Olympic National Park
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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 many of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well as in-depth park guides, and other resources 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, Newsweek, Time Business News, Savoteur, Best Trip, and Wired.
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