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PHL (Philadelphia International) Airport Guide

Philadelphia • United States of America • City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation

American Airlines' transatlantic hub for the Northeast — 7 terminals connected airside, with the SEPTA Airport Line running every 30 minutes to Center City Philadelphia for $6.75.

PHL Airport at a Glance

  • 7 Terminals
  • 4 Runways
  • 700 Daily flights
  • 30,100,000 Passengers / year
  • 1940 Opened
  • 36 Elevation, ft

Online departures and arrivals board for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

United States of America

Transfers and hotels

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is a convenient entry point. To ensure a stress-free journey, plan your travel arrangements in advance: book a transfer from PHL with a Russian-speaking driver and a meet-and-greet service—it's more reliable than a taxi. For a comfortable stay before or after your flight, choose a hotel near the airport —with free cancellation and breakfast included.

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Terminals & Airlines at PHL

A-East

Terminal A-East (International)

  • American Airlines (international)
  • British Airways
  • Lufthansa
  • Qatar Airways
  • Aer Lingus
  • Air Canada
  • JetBlue (international)
A-West

Terminal A-West

  • American Airlines (domestic, international originating)
B

Terminal B

  • American Airlines (mainline domestic)
C

Terminal C

  • American Airlines (mainline domestic)
D

Terminal D

  • Alaska Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • JetBlue Airways
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
E

Terminal E

  • Frontier Airlines
  • Sun Country Airlines
  • United Airlines
F

Terminal F (American Eagle Regional)

  • American Eagle (regional)

TSA PreCheck, CLEAR & Global Entry at PHL

TSA PreCheck

Available at: A-East, A-West, B/C (shared), D/E (shared), F

CLEAR

Available at: A-West, B/C (shared), D/E (shared)

Global Entry

Available at: A-East

Global Entry kiosks at Terminal A-East international arrivals.

Restaurants & Food at PHL

Terminal A-East

  • Jose Garces Trading Co. · Casual · 06:00–22:00 · post-security

Terminal A-West

  • Vino Volo · Bar · 11:00–23:00 · post-security

Terminal B

  • Local Tavern · Bar · 06:00–23:00 · post-security

Terminal C

  • Chickie's & Pete's Crab House · Casual · 06:00–23:00 · post-security

Terminal D

  • Geno's Steaks · Fast food · 05:00–22:00 · post-security

Terminal F

  • Tony Luke's · Casual · 05:30–22:00 · post-security

Ground Transportation at PHL

Rideshare & Taxi

Pickup zone: Zone 5 (ground level Commercial Transportation Area)

Uber and Lyft pickups at Zone 5 of the ground level. Look for the dedicated rideshare signage.

Rental Cars

Location: Consolidated Rental Car Center (off-airport)

Shuttle: Free shuttle from each terminal, every 5–10 min

Public Transit

  • train — SEPTA Airport Line (regional rail)
    30th Street Station, Suburban Station, Jefferson Station
    $6.75 to Center City, ~25 min. Trains every 30 min. Stops at each terminal.

Parking

On-site: Garages (per-terminal), Economy Lot (with shuttle)

Rates: Hourly $4/hour, Economy $15/day

Hotels Near PHL Airport

  • Marriott Philadelphia Airport (on-airport) · 0 mi from terminal
  • Renaissance Philadelphia Airport · 1 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Hampton Inn Philadelphia Airport · 1.5 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Hilton Philadelphia Airport · 1.7 mi from terminal Free shuttle
  • Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Airport · 1.2 mi from terminal Free shuttle
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Frequently Asked Questions about PHL

How do I get from PHL to Center City Philadelphia?
SEPTA Airport Line regional rail — $6.75, ~25 minutes to 30th Street Station. Trains every 30 minutes. Uber/Lyft is ~20 min and $25–40. Taxi flat rate to Center City is $32.
Which terminal is American at PHL?
American Airlines uses terminals A, B, and C for mainline flights, plus Terminal A-East for international. American Eagle regional uses Terminal F.
How do I move between terminals at PHL?
All terminals A through F are connected airside (after security) via walkways and shuttle buses. Landside, walk the terminal frontage or take the airport shuttle.