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Philadelphia International Airport Guide (PHL)
Airport info
Code:
PHL
No. of terminals:
7
Dialling code:
+1
Address:
8000 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153, PA 19153, United States
Location:
Philadelphia International Airport is located 11km (7 miles) southwest of central Philadelphia.
Telephone:
(215) 937 6937.
Map:
Philadelphia International Airport is the largest airport in Pennsylvania and operates as a major hub for American Airways. Our Philadelphia International Airport guide includes information on airport facilities, transportation and local accommodation.
Improvements to Terminals D, E and F are ongoing, with a proposed completion date of late 2015.
Airport Information counters are located in all terminals. General 24-hour information and language assistance is also available from the Airport Communications Centre (tel: (215) 937 6937) via the white telephones located throughout the airport.
Free shuttle bus services transport passengers between the airport's terminals.
From Philadelphia city centre, take Interstate 95 south to the airport exit. Alternatively, from riverside locations and North Philadelphia, head along the eastbound Interstate 76 before turning onto the southbound Interstate 95.
Public Transport
Rail:The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transport Authority (SEPTA) (tel: (215) 580 7800; www.septa.org) operates the high-speed Airport Line rail route running between each terminal and central Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station (journey time: 25 minutes; fare: US$8). Trains can be accessed from the walkways between the terminals.
Bus:SEPTA (tel: (215) 580 7800; www.septa.org) buses 37, 108 and 115 serve Philadelphia International Airport. Bus 37 connects to Snyder Station in South Philadelphia; bus 108 to 69th Street Transportation Centre; and bus 115 links to Darby. Connections to other Philadelphia destinations are available from these stops. A single fare costs US$2.25.
Shuttle:A number of operators offer shuttle van services to and from Philadelphia International Airport – contact Ground Transportation Information (tel: (215) 937 6958) for details. Shuttle services depart from zone 7 of the Commercial Transportation Roadway.
Taxi:Taxis are available 24 hours a day from zone 5 of the Commercial Transportation Roadway. A US$28.50 flat rate fare is in operation to central Philadelphia destinations.
Information on all ground transportation is available in the baggage reclaim areas (tel: (215) 937 6958).
Terminal facilities
Numerous ATMs are available throughout Philadelphia International Airport. Bureau de change kiosks can be found in Terminals A-West, A-East and D.
There is a UPS courier office between Terminal A-East and Terminal B, while post boxes are located at various points. Data ports and free wireless internet access are available in all terminals.
There are numerous restaurants and cafés throughout Philadelphia International Airport. These include full-service restaurants and wine bars in the international Terminal A-West and a seafood bar in Terminal B. Terminals D, E and F will house additional eateries upon completion of its expansion project. For further details, visit: www.philamarketplace.com.
Shopping at Philadelphia International Airport is plentiful. Duty-free shops are available in Terminal A-East and A-West. Other shops at Philadelphia International Airport include newsagents, designer outlets and retailers selling sports equipment. For more details, see:www.philamarketplace.com.
A lost property service (tel: (215) 937 6888) deals with lost and found items. For items lost aboard the aircraft, contact the relevant airline.
Airport facilities
The UPS Store on the Terminal A/B connector offers copying, faxing, shipping and courier services. America's Cash Express on the Terminal A/B connector also offers faxing and notary public services. The Philadelphia Airport Marriott (tel: (215) 492 9000; www.marriott.com), which can be accessed via the Terminal B pedestrian bridge, has a range of business services as well as meeting space for hire.
Facilities for disabled travellers include lifts, elevators, accessible toilets, amplified and TDD telephones, Braille signage and raised numbering on lifts and ATMs. The airport produces a special electronic brochure, Getting Around, which can be downloaded from the airport website. Passengers requiring wheelchairs should contact the airport and inform their airline prior to arrival.
Disabled parking is available in the car parks; shuttle buses connecting the economy parking area have wheelchair lifts. Hand-controlled vehicles can be hired from all the car rental agencies at the airport.
Hourly, daily and long-term multistorey car parking is available in front of all terminals: short-term parking is available on the ground level. Economy parking, which is serviced by a free 24-hour shuttle service, is available at the east end of the airport, near Terminal F. Further parking information is available from the Philadelphia Parking Authority (tel: (215) 683 9842; www.philapark.org).
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National have desks in zone 2, outside the baggage claim areas. Information phones are also available in the baggage claim areas for on-airport car rental agencies.
The stylish Aloft Philadelphia Airport is located less than 1km (0.6 miles) from Philadelphia International Airport and is connected via a shuttle bus service. Facilities at this hotel, which has ‘loft-inspired’ accommodation, include complimentary high-speed internet access, a restaurant and meeting space.
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Hilton Philadelphia Airport is adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport and provides a free 24-hour shuttle bus service. Facilities here include an on-site restaurant, fitness centre, business services and complimentary parking for guests.
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Housing a fitness centre, outdoor pool and on-site dining, the Sheraton Four Points Philadelphia Airport is linked to Philadelphia International Airport (which is 1.6km/1 mile away) via a complimentary 24-hour shuttle bus service.
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Offering free on-site parking, airport shuttles and high-speed internet access, Courtyard Philadelphia Airport (which is less than 1km/0.6 miles from the airport) has comfy rooms, a cosy lounge and an outside terraced area.
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The 414-room Airport Marriott is located on-site at Philadelphia International Airport and offers a fitness centre with an indoor pool, secure parking and a range of business facilities including 11 meeting rooms.
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Boasting an indoor swimming pool and free shuttle, Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport is less than 1.6km (1 mile) from Philadelphia International Airport. The hotel’s on-site restaurant serves American cuisine, while it also features are a range of facilities for those travelling on business.
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