Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Overview

Philadelphia International Airport has two international terminals and five domestic ones. The terminals house over 160 restaurants and shops and the airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and the main gateway to one of America's most culturally rich and diverse cities - Philly, or Philadelphia.

The immigration counters at Philly Airport are often understaffed, so if you're travelling at peak periods then allow yourself enough time for queues and delays. Once you've dealt with the queues, the airport has a range of services on offer, including shoeshine facilities and a great art programme.

Location

The airport is located seven miles (11km) from downtown Philadelphia.

Getting to the city

The most popular transport is SEPTA which provides a high-speed rail service between the airport terminals and central Philadelphia and is the fastest connection to the city centre. Fares cost US$7 one way. Philadelphia Trains depart every half-hour between 6am and midnight and the journey takes about 20 minutes. SEPTA also connects to the Greyhound Bus Terminal and Amtrak at 30th Street Station. Bus Routes 37 and 108 run to downtown. Taxis are available day and night, charging a flat rate for transport to the city centre at $28.50. Taxis are found on Commercial Transportation Roadway at zone 5. Shared shuttle vans are also available in zone 7. Call: +1 215 937 6958 for ground transport information or go to their desk on arrivals at each baggage claim area. They can arrange for limousine passage departing from zone 6.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 215 937 6937.

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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 14 miles (22km) west of central Pittsburgh.

Getting to the city

Several limousine, taxi and shuttle bus services operate from the airport providing transport to the city and nearby centres. Public transportation is limited to the Port Authority Transit's 28X Airport Flyer which departs every 20 minutes connecting to central Pittsburgh for approximately $2.60 (Tel: 412-442-20000). All public transport and taxi ranks (Tel : 412-664-5600 )are situated on the baggage reclaim level of the Landside Terminal. Taxi fare can increase due to luggage and time of night but is usually US$35.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).

Contacts

Tel: + 1 412 472 3525.

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