Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

Overview

The large, yet well-designed Pittsburgh International Airport has plenty of shops, restaurants and amenities on offer for travellers from across the world. The airport is well connected to central Pittsburgh via bus and is located just 20 miles (32km) from the centre of town.

Pittsburgh International Airport is the second busiest airport in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia International. It's the perfect airport to use to access the scenic city of Pittsburgh, with its varied architecture nestled in between bridges, rivers and steep hills throughout the city.

Location

The airport is located about 18 miles (29km) west of central Pittsburgh.

Getting to the city

Several taxi, shuttle bus and limousine companies service the airport, providing transport to the city and nearby centres. Uber and other similar mobile app based taxi services are also available. Public transportation is limited to the Port Authority Transit 28X Airport Flyer, which departs roughly every 30 minutes, connecting to downtown Pittsburgh.

Time

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

Contacts

Tel: + 1 412 472 3525.

Car rental

Car hire companies represented at the airport include Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Dollar, National and Payless.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are readily available at the airport.

Transfer between terminals

The Landside and Airside terminals are linked by a moving walkway.

Facilities

There are a wide variety of shops, restaurants and bars in the two terminals. ATMs, currency exchange services, lounges and an information desk are also available. Disabled facilities are good.

Parking

Short-term parking is available just outside the terminal. It costs $2 for the first hour, and $4 per hour thereafter, up to $26 per day. Long-term parking at Pittsburgh International Airport costs $16 per day, and the extended-stay lots are just $8 per day.

Website

www.pitairport.com

Airlines

Flights to Pittsburgh International Airport are available on a number of regional airlines such as US Airways, Southwest Airlines and Continental Airlines.

Internet

Free WiFi is available throughout the airport.

Business Lounges

A boardroom is available for hire at T.G.I. Fridays. For any other business needs, the Hyatt Regency Hotel is linked to the terminal and offers a well-equipped business centre and conference facilities.

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