Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Overview

Located 21 miles (34km) northwest of Kansas City, Kansas City International Airport serves more than 10 million passengers each year. There are direct flights to Kansas City International Airport from numerous international destinations as well as major US cities.

Kansas City International Airport has three main terminals and consistently rates among the top airports in North America. Friendly staff and efficient processing times make the facility easy to navigate, and a variety of shops and restaurants provide entertainment while waiting for flights.

Location

The airport is situated 21 miles (34km) northwest of Kansas City.

Getting to the city

The Metro Bus provides daily transport to the city centre, and shuttle buses link the airport with several hotels in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Taxis and rental cars are also available.

Time

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

Contacts

Tel: (816) 243 5237

Car rental

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

Airport Taxis

Taxis can be organised from the courtesy telephones in the baggage reclaim areas. Passengers should be sure to give the dispatcher their exact location. Mobile app-based taxi services, such as Uber, are available.

Transfer between terminals

A free shuttle service is available. Red Buses run between Circle Parking Lots and the three terminals. Bus stops are located outside of each terminal by the signs marked 'Red Inter-Terminal Connection'. Buses arrive approximately every 15 minutes.

'Blue Buses' run between the Economy Parking Lots and the terminals. Bus stops are located on the curbs outside the terminals and are marked with overhead signs. Buses arrive approximately every 20 minutes. All buses are wheelchair-friendly.

Facilities

Facilities include ATMs, internet access, bars, restaurants, shops, and pet relief areas. Disabled facilities are good but disabled passengers are advised to contact their airline in advance.

Parking

Garage Parking costs $3 for each hour up to a daily maximum of $23. Circle Parking has the same hourly rate, but costs only $15.50 per day. Economy Parking costs $7.50 per day. Free shuttles connect the more distant lots to the terminals.

Website

www.flykci.com

Internet

Kansas City International Airport has free WiFi.

Business Lounges

There are no lounges at Kansas City International.

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