# Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

> Philadelphia, US · 7 mi (11 km) from Center City Philadelphia

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## Facts

- **IATA**: PHL
- **ICAO**: KPHL
- **Timezone**: America/New_York
- **Runways**: 4
- **Terminals**: 7
- **Passengers**: 30.1M/yr
- **Worldwide rank**: #21
- **Hub for**: American Airlines, UPS Airlines
- **Official site**: https://www.phl.org/

## Overview

## Welcome

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) stands out for its unique local flair amidst major U.S. airports, with a terminal layout that invites intrepid travelers to explore the best dining and lounge options across its concourses. The airport’s seamless airside connections and robust transit options, like the SEPTA Airport Line, make it a strategic gateway, well-embedded in the city’s transport network just 7 miles from Center City Philadelphia.

## At a glance

Handling 30.1 million passengers annually, PHL is a bustling hub with seven terminals: A-East, A-West, B, C, D, E, and F. It serves as a key hub for American Airlines and UPS Airlines. The airport boasts four runways and comprehensive passenger facilities, making it a critical transit point on the East Coast.

## Terminals & layout

The terminal complex comprises A-East and A-West for international and select American Airlines flights; B and C primarily for domestic American Airlines flights; D hosting Air Canada, Alaska, and various domestic services; E with Allegiant Air, Delta, and Southwest; and F for American Eagle flights. Each terminal presents distinct dining and lounge experiences, implicating the importance of knowing the layout to capitalize on travel perks like premium lounges.

## Getting to and from the city

PHL connects seamlessly to the local transport grid via the SEPTA Airport Line, which takes approximately 25-30 minutes to reach Center City, priced at $6.50. Taxis offer an alternative, with a 20-35 minute ride to Center City at a flat rate of $28.50. For those aiming for economy, the various SEPTA bus routes (such as Route 37 and Route 108) offer services ranging from $2.00, albeit with longer travel times depending on traffic conditions.

## Traveller essentials

The airport houses five parking facilities, with temporary closures like Garage C until fall 2026 indicating the need for planning alternative options. Given unpredictable traffic, especially during peak hours, regulars often prefer rail over road to cut unpredictable access times. Airside, connectivity enables walking between terminals A through F, benefiting travelers seeking efficient transfers without the hassle of re-clearing security.

## Dining & shopping highlights

PHL's vibrant dining scene reflects Philadelphia's rich culinary tradition. Terminal B offers comfort options like Dunkin’, McDonald's, and Pei Wei. Terminal C is home to Coco’s Bistro and Tap n’ Pour. For Philadelphia fare, visit Tony Luke’s in Terminal D, or savor Rita’s Italian Ice in Terminal E. Each terminal blends national names with local stars, ensuring a satisfying meal pre-flight or during a layover.

## Lounges

PHL is home to exclusive lounges, notably clustered in Terminal A-West, where travelers find the American Express Centurion Lounge and British Airways Galleries Club. American Airlines’ Admirals Club lounges pepper the airport, while United’s Club in the C/D link offers strategic rest points for connecting fliers. The Delta Sky Club between Terminals D and E ensures travelers have cozy spots to relax.

## Insider tips

- **Insider:** Use the airport’s retail map to spot dining gems across terminals, especially when deciding whether a concourse trek is worth it.

- **Time:** Opt for walking over shuttles for terminal transfers within the complex, saving precious minutes on tight schedules.

- **Quiet:** Seek out Minute Suites in the A/B link for a 24-hour retreat—a hidden escape perfect for catching some z’s during a layover.

- **Local:** Dunkin’ and Chick-fil-A offer quick, familiar bites but consider indulging in regional specialties at Tony Luke’s in Terminal D instead.

- **Money:** The SEPTA Airport Line is often cheaper and faster than rideshares or taxis in peak traffic conditions.

- **Avoid:** Don't rely solely on TSA PreCheck; verify availability at your terminal, especially if planning a Terminal C entrance.

- **Quiet:** Head to the British Airways Galleries Club Lounge in A-West to escape the crowd, particularly when the main lounge areas are bustling.

## Terminals (7)

- **Terminal A-East** — American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways
- **Terminal A-West** — American Airlines International Flights, Lufthansa
- **Terminal B** — American Airlines Domestic Flights
- **Terminal C** — American Airlines Domestic Flights, JetBlue
- **Terminal D** — Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines Domestic Flights, Frontier Airlines
- **Terminal E** — Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
- **Terminal F** — American Eagle

## Dining (67)

- **Au Bon Pain** — C
- **Auntie Anne's** — Terminal A-East · Snacks · $
- **Baba Bar** — Terminal B · Mediterranean · $$
- **Bento Sushi** — Terminal A-East · Grab-and-Go Sushi · $$
- **Boule Café** — Terminal B · bakery café · $$
- **Brookstone Bar & Grille**
- **Bud & Marilyn's** — Terminal A-West · Sit-down restaurant · $$
- **Burger King** — Terminal B · fast food · $
- **Cantina Laredo** — Terminal A-West · Sit-down restaurant · $$
- **Chick-fil-A** — E
- **Chickie’s & Pete’s**
- **CIBO Bistro & Wine Bar** — Terminal B · Italian · $$$
- **Cibo Express Gourmet Market**
- **CIBO Express Gourmet Market / SGR / La Colombe (combined concept)** — Terminal B · market · $$
- **Cinnabon** — Terminal C · Cafe/Bakery · $
- **Coco’s Bistro** — C
- **Currito** — Terminal E · Mexican · $$
- **Dunkin’**
- **Dunkin’** — B
- **Earl of Sandwich** — Terminal C · Sandwiches · $$
- **Famous Famiglia** — Terminal A-West · Pizza · $
- **Farmer's Fridge** — Terminal C · Vending/Healthy Grab-and-Go · $$
- **Gachi House of Sushi** — Terminal B · Japanese · $$
- **Geno’s Steaks** — Terminal E · Philly cheesesteak · $$
- **Germantown Biergarten** — Terminal B · bar · $$
- **Good 2 Go** — Terminal D · grab-and-go · $$
- **Gq Bar & Kitchen** — Terminal A-West · Bar & grill · $$
- **Grab & Go Marketplace** — Terminal C · Grab-and-Go Market · $$
- **Hudson News Café** — Terminal E · café · $$
- **Independence Prime** — Terminal B · steakhouse · $$$$
- **Jack Duggan’s Pub** — D
- **Jamba Juice** — Terminal D · smoothie shop · $$
- **La Colombe** — Terminal B · coffee · $
- **La Colombe Coffee Roasters** — Terminal A-East · Coffee & Pastries · $
- **Legal Sea Foods** — Terminal A-West · Seafood restaurant · $$
- **Local Tavern** — Terminal F · Bar & grill · $$
- **LOVE Grille** — Terminal B · American · $$
- **McDonald’s** — B
- **Mezzogiorno** — Terminal B · Italian pizza · $$
- **Miller's Ale House** — Terminal C · Bar & Grill · $$
- **Noobar** — Terminal B · Japanese · $$
- **Passyunk Steaks** — Terminal B · Philly cheesesteaks · $$
- **Peet's Coffee** — Terminal C · Cafe/Coffee · $
- **Pei Wei** — B
- **Philly Pretzel Factory** — Terminal A-East · Snacks · $
- **Re:Vive** — Terminal B · American · $$
- **Revolución de Cuba** — Terminal F · Latin/Cuban restaurant · $$
- **Rita’s Italian Ice** — E
- **Ruby Tuesday** — E
- **Sabrina's Cafe** — Terminal C · Sit-Down Restaurant · $$
- **Sky Asian Bistro**
- **Smashburger** — Terminal A-East · Burgers · $$
- **Starbucks** — B
- **Subway** — Terminal A-West · Sandwiches · $
- **Tagliare** — Terminal B · pizza · $
- **Tap n’ Pour** — C
- **TGI Friday's** — Terminal C · Bar & Grill · $$
- **The Marketplace by Local Eats**
- **Timothy's World Coffee** — Terminal C · Cafe/Coffee · $
- **Tony Luke’s** — D
- **Tumi Bar** — Terminal A-West · Wine & cocktail bar · $$
- **Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen** — Terminal E · Italian · $$
- **Villa Italian Kitchen**
- **Vino Volo**
- **Vino Volo Market Bar** — Terminal C · Wine Bar/Market · $$
- **Yards Brewing Company** — Terminal A-West · Brewpub · $$
- **Yummy Pretzels** — Terminal B · snacks · $

## Lounges (13)

- **American Airlines Admirals Club** — Terminal A-East, airline lounge
- **American Airlines Admirals Club** — B · Terminal B/C Connector, airline lounge
- **American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C Connector)** — Terminal C · Admirals Club members, One-day pass when flying American or oneworld, Eligible first/business class oneworld passengers, Certain AAdvantage and oneworld elite members · $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles when flying a oneworld airline
- **American Airlines Flagship Lounge** — Terminal A-West · Flagship First and Flagship Business passengers on eligible international or transcontinental itineraries, onemorld Emerald and Sapphire members traveling on eligible same-day oneworld flights, AAdvantage Platinum and higher on qualifying long-haul itineraries per program rules · $150 or 15,000 AAdvantage miles when flying a oneworld airline
- **American Express Centurion Lounge** — Terminal A-West, AmEx Platinum/Centurion
- **British Airways Galleries Club Lounge** — Terminal A-West, business class/Oneworld
- **British Airways Lounge** — Terminal A-West · British Airways First and Club World passengers, onemorld Emerald and Sapphire members on same-day BA or oneworld flights, Select BA elites and premium cabin passengers as per BA lounge policy
- **Delta Sky Club** — D · Terminal D/E Connector, Delta elite/membership
- **Minute Suites** — Terminal A/B Link, paid hourly suites
- **The Centurion Lounge** — Terminal A-West · American Express Platinum Card and Centurion Card holders with same-day boarding pass, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Card holders on same-day Delta flights per Amex rules, Guest access according to current American Express Centurion Lounge policies
- **United Club** — C · Terminal C/D Link, United membership/eligible tickets
- **United Club (C/D Connector)** — Terminal C · United Club members, Same-day Star Alliance international premium cabin passengers, Eligible Star Alliance Gold members, Day pass purchase when flying Star Alliance · $59 when flying a Star Alliance airline
- **USO Lounge** — Terminal E · Active duty U.S. military, National Guard and reservists, Eligible family members with military ID

## Shops (47)

- **America!** — Terminal A-West · Souvenirs & gifts
- **BE Relax Retail** — C
- **Brookstone** — D
- **CBS News Travel Store** — Terminal C · News & Convenience
- **CIBO Express Gourmet Market** — Terminal B · convenience
- **CNN Newsstand**
- **Duty Free Americas** — Terminal C · Duty Free
- **Duty Free Express** — Terminal A-West · Duty free
- **Duty Free PHL** — Terminal A-West · Duty free
- **Duty Free Store** — Terminal A-East · Duty Free
- **Estée Lauder/M·A·C Cosmetics** — Terminal A-West · Beauty & cosmetics
- **Heritage Books** — Terminal A-East · Books & Gifts
- **Hudson Euro Café** — Terminal A-East · Travel Convenience & Snacks
- **Hudson News**
- **Hudson News** — B
- **Hudson News** — C
- **Hudson News** — D
- **Hudson News** — E
- **InMotion Entertainment**
- **InMotion Entertainment** — C
- **Johnston & Murphy** — Terminal A-East · Apparel & Footwear
- **KidZoo** — Terminal C · Children's Gifts & Toys
- **Lids** — Terminal A-East · Sports Apparel
- **Life Is Good** — Terminal C · Casual Apparel & Gifts
- **MAC Cosmetics**
- **Mars Retail** — Terminal C · Candy & Gifts
- **Minute Suites** — Terminal C · Rest Suites
- **Natalie’s Candy Jar** — Terminal A-West · Candy & snacks
- **Pandora** — Terminal A-West · Jewelry
- **Philadelphia Tribune News** — Terminal C · News & Convenience
- **Philly Smith** — Terminal C · Local Gifts & Apparel
- **Relay** — Terminal A-West · News & convenience
- **Ron Jon Surf Shop** — Terminal C · Beachwear & Gifts
- **SGR** — Terminal B · confectionery
- **Sunglass Hut** — D
- **Tech on the Go** — Terminal A-East · Electronics & Accessories
- **Tech Showcase** — Terminal D · electronics retailer
- **The Body Shop** — Terminal C · Beauty & Personal Care
- **The New York Times Books** — Terminal A-West · Bookstore
- **Time After Time** — Terminal A-West · Jewelry & watches
- **Travel Essentials** — Terminal A-East · Convenience & Travel Gear
- **Travel + Leisure Shop**
- **Travel Outfitters** — Terminal A-West · Luggage & travel gear
- **Travel Ready** — Terminal C · Travel Essentials
- **TripAdvisor Travel & Duty Free Accessories** — Terminal A-East · Travel Accessories
- **Tumi** — Terminal A-West · Luggage & accessories
- **XpresSpa** — Terminal C · Spa & Wellness

## Parking (5)

- **Economy Parking** — Long-term lot · /day/day, /hour/hr
- **Garage A** — Garage · /day/day, /hour/hr
- **Garage B** — Garage · /day/day, /hour/hr
- **Garage D** — Garage · /day/day, /hour/hr
- **Garage E** — Garage · /day/day, /hour/hr

## Ground transport (8)

- **Ride App Services** — Rideshare
  Pick-up zones are located on the S. Commercial Road outside of each Baggage Claim.
- **SEPTA Airport Line** — Rail · 25-30 min · $6.50 · Every 30 min · roughly 4:30am–11:30pm; about hourly late night
- **SEPTA Bus Route 108** — Bus · 45-60 min PHL–69th Street (traffic-dependent) · $2.00 (with SEPTA Key fare) · Every 15–20 min daytime · reduced evenings/late night
- **SEPTA Bus Route 115** — Bus · 60-75 min Ardmore–PHL (traffic-dependent) · $2.00 (with SEPTA Key fare) · Every 30-60 min · varies by time of day
- **SEPTA Bus Route 118** — Bus · 45-70 min Media/Newtown Square–PHL (traffic-dependent) · $2.00 (with SEPTA Key fare) · Every 30-60 min · limited airport trips
- **SEPTA Bus Route 119** — Bus · 35-55 min Chester–PHL (traffic-dependent) · $2.00 (with SEPTA Key fare) · Roughly every 30-60 min · commuter-oriented schedule
- **SEPTA Bus Route 37** — Bus · 35-55 min PHL–Snyder (traffic-dependent) · $2.00 (with SEPTA Key fare) · Every 10–20 min · roughly 5am–1am; limited overnight
- **Taxi** — Ground transport · 20-35 min PHL–Center City (traffic-dependent) · $28.50 flat rate to Center City (per PHL taxi zone guides cited by travel sites) · On demand · taxi stand staffed during airport operating hours

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Use the airport’s retail map to spot dining gems across terminals, especially when deciding whether a concourse trek is worth it.
- _Time_: Opt for walking over shuttles for terminal transfers within the complex, saving precious minutes on tight schedules.
- _Quiet_: Seek out Minute Suites in the A/B link for a 24-hour retreat—a hidden escape perfect for catching some z’s during a layover.
- _Local_: Dunkin’ and Chick-fil-A offer quick, familiar bites but consider indulging in regional specialties at Tony Luke’s in Terminal D instead.
- _Money_: The SEPTA Airport Line is often cheaper and faster than rideshares or taxis in peak traffic conditions.
- _Avoid_: Don't rely solely on TSA PreCheck; verify availability at your terminal, especially if planning a Terminal C entrance.
- _Quiet_: Head to the British Airways Galleries Club Lounge in A-West to escape the crowd, particularly when the main lounge areas are bustling.