Airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport is the main gateway to Center City Philadelphia and the wider Delaware Valley, serving domestic routes and transatlantic connections. Compare transfer options to downtown Philadelphia, the surrounding Pennsylvania suburbs, and nearby New Jersey destinations.
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About Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport is the primary airport serving Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, and a major hub for American Airlines. Opened in 1940 as Philadelphia Municipal Airport and renamed in 1945, it has grown into one of the busiest airports in the eastern United States, handling domestic, transatlantic, and other international services.
The airport sits about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Center City Philadelphia and is easily reached via I-95, I-76, and I-476, as well as SEPTA's Airport Line regional rail, which connects the terminals to downtown in roughly 25 minutes.
Its passenger complex includes seven terminal buildings, A-East, A-West, B, C, D, E, and F, with 126 gates, dining and shopping, lounges, and a range of passenger services. Terminal A-West handles American's international and Flagship flights, while Terminal F serves regional operations.
With direct rail access to Center City and connections to the wider region, PHL functions as a convenient gateway for travelers visiting Philadelphia, southern New Jersey, and surrounding communities.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Philadelphia International Airport operates seven passenger terminal buildings, A-East, A-West, B, C, D, E, and F, with 126 gates. Terminal A-West handles American Airlines international and Flagship flights plus British Airways; Terminal A-East serves American and processes most international arrivals. Terminals B, C, D, and E host a mix of American and other domestic carriers, while Terminal F serves regional flights. All terminals are connected beyond security.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Philadelphia International Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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