Boston Logan Airport (BOS), is a large international transportation hub, located just 7 km from downtown Boston. The airport sees an average of 33.6 million passengers per year, making it the busiest airport in Massachusetts. Thanks to its size, Boston Airport is home to over 40 different airlines including some of the most popular such as Delta, JetBlue and Lufthansa.
Boston Airport Services
Kid Port Play Area
Travelling with little ones can be stressful when there’s nothing to keep them occupied. Luckily, Boston Airport has dedicated children’s play areas in each terminal. Kid Port has games, craft items, soft play areas and interactive learning tools to keep your young ones entertained for hours.
Nursing Areas
Boston Airport Lounges
Free Wi-Fi
Boston Logan Airport Parking
Whether you’re jetting off on a long-haul flight, looking to enjoy a quick weekend getaway or meeting a loved one at the airport, there are plenty of different Boston Logan Airport parking options available for all budgets.
Central Parking Garage
The covered Central Parking Garage has convenient access to all terminals via walkable bridges with moving walkways. There are both long-stay and short-stay options.
Prices start at $9 (€8) per hour and $41 (€38) per day.
Terminal B Parking
Located just steps from Terminal B, this covered parking garage has both long-term and short-term parking options.
Prices for the Terminal B Parking start at start at $9 (€8) per hour and $41 (€38) per day.
Economy Parking Garage
The Economy Garage is the furthest Boston Logan Airport parking option, but it’s also the most affordable. There’s a free shuttle bus from the Economy Parking Garage to all terminals.
Economy Parking costs $32 (€28) for the first 24 hours and $16 (€14) for every day thereafter.
Live Arrivals
Live Departures
Terminal Information
Boston Airport (BOS) has four large terminals: A, B, C and E. Terminal E sees most of the airport’s international traffic, as it’s home to the US Customs and Border Control Unit. All four terminal are connected to one another by a free shuttle bus and to the Central Parking Garage by a walkable bridge. Over 40 different airlines serve Boston Airport with flights to over 100 destinations.
Every terminal has plenty of things to keep you occupied during your time at Boston Logan Airport. Just looking at a Boston Airport terminal map, you will see many modern amenities, such as spacious bathrooms, nursing suites, multi-currency ATMs, exchange houses, nursing pods, pet relief stations, kid’s play areas and water bottle refill stations. However, Boston Airport also offers free Wi-Fi, an incredible choice of Duty-Free shopping, 11 different luxury airport lounges, and countless Boston Airport food and drink options.
Terminal A
Terminal B
Terminal C
Terminal E
Transportation options from and to Boston Airport
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By Subway
Using the MBTA Blue Line subway will get you to downtown Boston in 30 minutes.
The subway runs every 5 to 10 minutes.
By Bus
Taking the Silver Line SL1 bus will take just 30 minutes to reach Boston city centre.
You can expect a 15 minute wait for the bus.
By Taxi
You can take a taxi from Boston Airport to downtown in just 10 minutes.
*For a more personalised and seamless journey, you can pre-book your transfers into Boston with Welcome Pickups.
By Car
There are many different options for car rental at Boston Airport. It will take around 10 minutes to drive to downtown Boston.
*Travel times will vary greatly depending on the traffic levels and your final destination.
More connections from Boston Airport
Regional Bus and Train
Boston Airport has bus and train connections to all the major points and transport hubs in the city centre of Boston. Once you’ve taken the Blue Line subway or SL1 bus into downtown, you can transfer to the regional train network at either South or North Station, and explore the rest of Massachusetts and beyond. Popular destinations such as Worcester and Salem can easily be reached by train.
Taxis and Private Transfers
Boston Airport – Nearby Hotels
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Boston Airport is open 24 hours a day.
TSA checkpoints open at 04:00 in Terminal A, B and C, and 04:30 in Terminal E
Recommended Arrival Times
For exact airline desk opening times and arrival times, it’s important to check with your airline directly.
As a guide, it’s recommend to arrive:
- 3 hours before an international flight.
- 2 hours before a domestic flight.
Airport Codes
Boston Airport Code: BOS
ICAO: KBOS
Contact Information
Customer Service: +1 (800) 235 6426
Lost and Found: Online form
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston’s main airport called?
The main airport in Boston is called Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The airport was named after Lt. General Edward Lawrence Logan, a war hero from south Boson.