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Philadelphia Int'l

Philadelphia, United States

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📍CityPhiladelphia
📞Helpline+12159376937
8000 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
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ℹ️ About Philadelphia Int'l

Philadelphia International Airport opened in 1940. It is operated by the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation.

In 2023, PHL served over 30 million passengers. Its IATA code is PHL.

It is a major hub for American Airlines and a regional hub for Frontier Airlines. Future expansion plans include continued terminal upgrades and improved ground transportation options.

🏢 Terminals

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has seven terminals, labeled A through F, and a separate Terminal A-West. Terminals A-West and A East handle mostly domestic flights.

Terminal B and C handle domestic flights for American Airlines. Terminal D handles domestic flights for various airlines.

Terminal E handles domestic flights for Southwest and Frontier. Terminal F handles regional flights.

The international terminal is Terminal A-West. The airport has a total of 125 gates.

In 2019, PHL completed a $900 million expansion project, including runway upgrades and terminal improvements.

🚗 How to Reach Philadelphia Airport
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Metro/Rail
SEPTA Airport Line connects the airport to Center City Philadelphia. The Airport Line stops at all terminals. Trains run every 30 minutes. Travel time to Center City is approximately 25-30 minutes. The fare is approximately $6.75.
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Bus
SEPTA Route 37 connects the airport to South Philadelphia and Chester. SEPTA Route 108 connects to 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby. SEPTA Route 115 connects to Delaware County.
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Taxi/Cab
Uber and Lyft are available. A taxi to Center City costs approximately $28.50, plus a $1.50 airport surcharge.
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Distance
18 km from Center City Philadelphia. Travel time is approximately 20 minutes without traffic, and 30-45 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
Lounges
American Airlines Admirals Club (Terminals B and F), United Club (Terminal C), Delta Sky Club (Terminal D), British Airways First Lounge and British Airways Terraces Lounge (Terminal A-West), and Minute Suites (Terminal B). Access methods vary by lounge (membership, class of service, etc.).
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Food & Dining
Chickie's & Pete's, Tony Luke's, and Legal Sea Foods are available. Many options are available in the food courts in each terminal. Some 24-hour options are available pre-security.
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Shopping
Duty-free shopping is available in Terminal A-West. Retail stores include Brooks Brothers, Coach, and MAC Cosmetics.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi is available throughout the airport. Connect to the network named "PHL Free WiFi".
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Banking
ATMs are located throughout the airport. Currency exchange services are available in Terminal A-West.
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Medical
A medical office is located in Terminal E, pre-security. Hours vary.
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Other
Interfaith chapels are located in Terminal A-East and Terminal E. Nursing stations are available in each terminal. Pet relief areas are located outside Terminals A-East, B, D, and F.
🅿️ Parking

Short-Term Parking: $4 per half hour, $24 per day. Garage Parking: $5 per hour, $28 per day. Economy Parking: $11 per day. Valet Parking: $34 for the first 2 hours, $48 per day. Pre-booking is available at https://www.flyphl.com/parking-transport/parking

💡 Tips for Travellers
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Take the SEPTA Airport Line to save money on transportation to Center City.
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Check the PHL website for real-time security wait times.
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If you have a long layover, consider visiting nearby attractions in Philadelphia via the SEPTA Airport Line.
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Economy Parking offers the most affordable parking option, but allow extra time for the shuttle to the terminals.
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