Travelling from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Seattle: what you need to know
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-7. The city is two hours behind Cedar Rapids, where The Eastern Iowa Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CID to Seattle flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
CID is around 11 kilometres from central Cedar Rapids. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Seattle? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to CID:
Of the departures from The Eastern Iowa Airport, 74.63% land on time at their destination.
You'll find CID at 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Seattle
ر.ق. 559 is currently the lowest price for a one-way The Eastern Iowa Airport to Seattle flight. Return flight tickets start from ر.ق. 1,015. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from CID to Seattle. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to SEA if you have a late flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Seattle. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and explore Seattle and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from CID to Seattle.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Seattle. After your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Seattle, it'll take you around 10 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 25 minutes.
After stepping off your CID to Seattle flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near LKE. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Seattle
Visit Seattle during peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Seattle in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your The Eastern Iowa Airport to Seattle flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from CID to Seattle around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seattle
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Seattle right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Seattle:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. LMN Architects, Greyhound: Bus Station and Boeing Radiation Effects Lab are must-visits when exploring Seattle.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
Around 370 kilometres east of Seattle, Spokane is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Manito Park, Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and Spokane Falls.
