Tuscon International Airport (TUS)

Overview

Tucson International Airport is a short drive from downtown Tucson. The airport serves fewer than ten airlines. This means that the queues are shorter and general service levels are higher.

Tucson Airport is well connected to Tucson city and houses a number of shops and restaurants to keep travellers entertained. There is also an arts and culture programme, with a number of Mexican-inspired pieces, located at the airport.

Location

7005 S Plumer Avenue, Tucson

Getting to the city

There are taxis located on the commercial roadway on the lower level in front of the terminal. Rates are $2.25 per mile. The Sun Tran bus company has service into Tuscon from the airport. For schedules and fares, visit their website at http://suntran.com.

Time

GMT -7

Contacts

Tel: +1 520 573-8100; Fax: +1 609 771-0732; Email: flyttn@mercercounty.org

Car rental

There are nine car rental agencies based at Tucson Airport, including Alamo, Avis, Advantage, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Counters are located immediately adjacent to the terminal. Thrifty and Advantage offer a pick-up service from the terminal.

Facilities

There are various dining and shopping options located within the terminal, as well as ATMs and a post office. The airport offers free wi-fi service.

Parking

Parking at TIA costs between $1.50 per hour and $9 per day depending upon proximity to the terminal. A shuttle services the economy lot, but all other parking options are within walking distance of the terminal.

Website

www.flytucsonairport.com

Airlines

The eight airlines offering flights to Tucson International Airport are American Airlines, Delta, United, Southwest, Frontier, US Airways, Alaskan Airlines and Continental.

Internet

Free wifi is available on the airport's network.

Business Lounges

Computer workstations are available throughout the airport. Business services such as a notary public, photocopying and fax facilities are available at the Lost and Found desk. Meeting rooms can also be rented at the airport.

Tucson Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.