Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Overview

An airport that keeps things small and simple, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is a pleasant facility serving the greater Austin region of Texas. Located five miles (8km) southeast of the city, the airport serves just more than ten million people each year.

The airport's small size makes it easy to get around, and passengers enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and friendly staff while listening to live music performed in the centre of the terminal as part of Austin-Bergstrom's Music in the Air programme.

Flights to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are available to more than 40 destinations, mostly in the US with several seasonal routes to Mexico. The busiest routes are short trips from cities like Dallas, Houston, Denver and Atlanta.

Location

The airport is situated five miles (8km) from downtown Austin.

Getting to the city

The Capital Metro bus serves the airport every 30 minutes from the stop outside baggage claim. The trip takes 20 to 30 minutes to the city. Several hotels offer free shuttles, while taxis and car rentals are available too.

Time

GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Contacts

Tel: +1 512 530 2242.

Car rental

Onsite rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, Payless, Thrifty and National.

Airport Taxis

Taxi companies servicing Austin-Bergstrom airport include Yellow Cab, Austin Cab and Lone Star Cab. A trip from the airport to the CBD should take about 20 minutes. The minumum fare is $12.30 plus a $1 surcharge. Ride hailing services such as Uber and Lyft are also available.

Transfer between terminals

Passengers will have to leave the Barbara Jordan Terminal and organise a taxi to the South Terminal or take a shuttle.

Facilities

Postal services are available at the airport, and there are several ATMs in the terminal. Shops include newsagents and a gift shop, and there are numerous restaurants and bars to choose from. There is also artwork on display, and live music performances on selected dates. The Business and Technology Center in the east concourse offers foreign currency exchange, standard airline trip insurance, and internet access. There is also an on-site airport hotel.

Parking

The parking garages one and two, opposite the terminal, charge up to $25 per day. The Economy Lots charge $8 per day and are connected to the terminal by a free shuttle service.

Website

www.austintexas.gov/airport

Airlines

Flights to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are available on several airlines, including Aeromexico Connect, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Condor, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.

Internet

There is free WiFi throughout the terminal, but browsing time is limited to four hours per day.

Business Lounges

There are conference facilities for up to 150 people available in the American Airlines Admirals Club and Business Centre, and it provides business services for members that include computer terminals with internet access, printers and fax machines, and plug points. Larger facilities are available in the Hilton Austin Airport, which can accommodate up to 800 people.

Austin-Bergstrom International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.