Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Overview

Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is the gateway to the Sonoran desert with its hot, dry summers and mild winters. Downtown Phoenix is just three miles (5km) from the airport and has a number of museums, golf courses, sports attractions, and an aquarium to keep visitors entertained.

The airport is connected to Phoenix via a Metro line, but the city is far easier to navigate with your own wheels. The Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a selection of shops and restaurants as well as an art exhibit in each terminal.

Location

The airport is situated four miles (6km) southeast of Phoenix.

Getting to the city

The PHX SkyTrain transports passengers between terminals, parking lots, and the 44th Street METRO Light Rail, from where it is possible to connect to the city centre, all free of charge. The Valley Metro system, consisting of the Metro Light Rail and a fleet of buses, charges a standard fare. Airport-to-door shuttle vans can also be arranged. Many hotels and resorts provide a free pick-up service for their guests; taxis and mobile app based taxi services like Uber are also available.

Time

Local time is GMT -7.

Contacts

Tel: +1 602 273 3300.

Car rental

Car rental companies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, National, Hertz, Payless, and Thrifty, among others.

Airport Taxis

Metered taxis are available outside each terminal.

Transfer between terminals

The two terminals (Terminals 3 and 4) are connected by a free inter-terminal train system, the PHX Sky Train.

Facilities

Facilities include shops, restaurants, animal relief areas, ATMs, currency exchange facilities, free wifi, mailboxes, a chapel, and ground transportation facilities. All terminals are fully wheelchair accessible.

Parking

Parking at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers a range of daily maximums depending upon proximity of the car park to the terminals. Parking lots are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A free cell phone waiting lot is also provided.

Website

www.skyharbor.com

Internet

Complimentary wifi is provided throughout the airport.

Business Lounges

A number of airlines have airline lounges at the airport. Alternatively, the Airport Hilton has a range of conference and business facilities.

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