Seattle

• Follow signs to passport control immediately on landing
• Have onward boarding pass and hotel/address ready for questions
• International arrivals clear CBP in the South Satellite terminal via a direct escalator. Global Entry kiosks available. Most ESTA/visa travelers clear in 20-45 min, longer on late-evening long-haul arrival waves.

Link light rail station is a 5-min walk from baggage claim via the skybridge on the 4th floor of the garage. Trains every 8-10 min, 38 min to Westlake in downtown, $3.50 one-way with an ORCA card or mobile ticket. Taxi stand is at the north end of arrivals.

• Leave enough buffer - trains run to a schedule and can be delayed
• Buy your return ticket in advance if possible
• Set an alarm 65 min before your departure gate closes

• Re-entry security at SEA typically takes 10-20 min
• Check your gate - it may have changed while you were out
• Liquids bought in the city cannot pass security - finish or bin them