BOS Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Boston Airport
Checking in for your flight from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) couldn’t be easier. You can check in for your flight online around 24 to 48 hours before the departure time or at the airline’s desks in Boston Airport departures. As there are four different terminal buildings at BOS, it’s important to know which terminal your flight’s leaving from and the departure time. You can easily keep an eye on your flight using our live Boston Logan International Departures Tracker located above.
Boston Airport departures Terminal A – check-in desks are on the Second Floor.
Boston Airport departures Terminal B – check-in desks are on the Second Floor.
Boston Airport departures Terminal C – check-in desks are on the Second Floor.
Boston Airport Terminal E departures – check-in desks are on the Third Floor.
When to arrive at Boston Logan Airport?
For exact arrival times and check-in desk opening times, we suggest contacting your airline or travel agent directly. The time needed to get through the airport will also depend heavily on the terminal you’ll be flying from. However, as a general rule, we suggest arriving to Boston Logan Airport departures at least:
- 3 hours before an international flight.
- 2 hours before a domestic flight.
What’s next?
Once you have checked your luggage and collected either your electronic or physical boarding pass, you can head to security, Before entering the security area, you will meet a member of staff, that will ask to see your boarding pass and a valid ID. If everything is in order, you can head into security.
Here, you will be asked to place all of your belongings into the bins provided, separating any electronic items and all liquids. You will need to only be carrying liquids under 100 ml, or they will be discarded at this point. Once your personal belongings are passed through the scanners, you can walk through the body scanner and collect your items on the other side.
In the Boston Airport departures area, you will see large screens that show your flight’s gate and boarding time. We suggest keeping an eye on these screens to catch any delays or gate changes for your flight.
What to do in Departures at Boston Airport?
Whether you’re travelling solo or with children in toe, there are plenty of things to do in Boston Logan International Airport departures. Spacious bathrooms, pet relief areas, free Wi-Fi and water refill stations will keep the whole family comfortable. The Kid Port play areas are perfect to keep the little ones entertained, while the Duty-Free shops, countless restaurants and luxury VIP lounges give the adults a great way to relax and stay busy.
*Discover more things to do and see in our complete Boston Airport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early do you need to be at the airport in Boston?
It’s advisable to arrive at least 3 hours before an international flight from Boston Logan Airport and 2 hours before a domestic flight. However, we do recommend contacting your airline directly for exact arrival times.