Flying from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Seattle: what you need to know
Seattle is three hours behind Albany, where Albany International Airport is located. Seattle observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ALB to Seattle flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
ALB is around 11 kilometres from central Albany. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near ALB? If you've booked an early flight from Albany International Airport to Seattle, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Albany International Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for ALB is 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany International Airport (ALB) to Seattle
$320 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Albany International Airport to Seattle flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $675. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from ALB to Seattle, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Landing cheap tickets from Albany International Airport to Seattle is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the best prices across every month and snap up a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Albany International Airport to Seattle. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SEA instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week before your flight from ALB to Seattle.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Central Seattle is about 40 kilometres from Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE). Once your flight from Albany International Airport to Seattle has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near PAE. Kick back and get cosy after your ALB to Seattle flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from PAE as soon as your plans are confirmed.
King County International Airport (BFI)
Hop off your flight from Albany International Airport to Seattle and go straight to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Seattle is around 11 kilometres from King County International Airport (BFI) and typically takes 20 minutes to reach driving.
The journey takes around 35 minutes if you use public transport.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near BFI after your ALB to Seattle flight. Unwind after a day of travel or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new city at:
Rental companies sometimes offer discounts for early bookings, so reserve your ride from BFI in advance of your flight from Albany International Airport to Seattle. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
Best time to go to Seattle
July is the most popular month for flights from Albany International Airport to Seattle. To skip the crowds, head to Seattle in December.
Book a Albany International Airport to Seattle plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALB to Seattle in February when temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Seattle
After booking your flight from Albany International Airport to Seattle, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seattle:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline are attractions you won't want to skip in Seattle.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Seattle, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometres south to Portland to tick off its leading sights. From Portland Japanese Garden to Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland, your itinerary will be busy.
Spokane is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without a visit to Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.