Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Overview

The largest airport in Indiana, Indianapolis International Airport feels much smaller than it actually is. The single terminal has two main concourses that are easy to navigate, with digital visitor information kiosks located near each main escalator. The airport is efficient, and the staff offer typical friendly Midwestern hospitality.

Located just seven miles (11km) from central Indianapolis, the airport is connected with major highways that allow an easy 15-minute drive into the downtown area. Taxis and buses are readily available.

Flights to Indianapolis International Airport are available on a number if airlines to cities across North America, including busy routes to Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, and Charlotte.

Location

The airport is located 15 miles (24km) from downtown Indianapolis.

Getting to the city

The Ground Transportation Center, located on the lower level of the parking garage, offers connections to shuttles, hotel courtesy vehicles, limousines and the IndyGo bus service. The bus departs the airport to downtown Indianapolis, and single fares are $1.75. Many area hotels also offer free shuttle transfers.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 317 487 9594.

Car rental

Rental car counters are located at the Ground Transportation Center on the first floor of the Terminal Garage. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty offer services.

Airport Taxis

Taxi services are available at the curb on the lower level of the terminal just outside Baggage Claim. All taxis are metered, although there is a $15 minimum charge for all airport fares. Tipping is expected.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include a food court, concourse restaurants, shops and a guest services centre (offering a lost and found, visitor information and business services). There are also ATMs and currency exchange services, a games room, a barber shop, a spa, nursing rooms, shoe-shine services, a meditation room and a USO Lounge.

Parking

Parking is available in a multi-level garage, as well as additional long-term and economy lots connected to the terminal by a free shuttle service. Long-term parking rates at Indianapolis International Airport are $9 per day in the economy lot, and $14 per day in the Park & Walk lot, or $2 per half hour in the short-term parking garage.

Website

www.indianapolisairport.com

Airlines

Airlines from this airport include Air Canada, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Frontier, OneJet, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Vacation Express, and Virgin America.

Internet

Indianapolis International Airport offers free WiFi.

Business Lounges

Business services including copies, fax and notarisation are available, as well as interpreters. There are boardrooms available for hire near the Guest Services desk. There are charging stations throughout the terminal.

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