Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

Arriving international travellers proceed through federal border clearance before collecting baggage and exiting to ground transport.

• Follow overhead signage towards U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection upon exiting the aircraft.
• Present your passport, visa or ESTA authorization, and required travel documents to the border officer.
• Collect your checked luggage from the assigned baggage carousel in the international arrivals area.
• Pass through the customs inspection zone, declaring any restricted agricultural items or commercial goods.
• Exit into the public arrivals hall to access local transport, taxis, or terminal transfer corridors.

• Bus

  Public Bus (People Mover)

  Route 40 connects the airport directly to downtown Anchorage. Bus stops are located outside the South and North Terminals.

  Dauer:

  Typically 20-30 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  Roughly USD 2.00

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official taxis wait at designated ranks directly outside the South Terminal baggage claim level.

  Dauer:

  Typically 15-20 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  Roughly USD 20.00-35.00

• Fahrdienste

  Rideshare

  App-based rideshare operators (Uber and Lyft) collect passengers at designated pick-up zones outside the South Terminal.

  Dauer:

  Typically 15-20 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  Roughly USD 20.00-35.00 depending on demand

• Mietwagen

  Rental Car

  On-site car rental facilities are housed in the consolidated Rental Car Centre, accessible via a short walkway or shuttle.

  Dauer:

  Typically 15-20 minutes driving time to downtown

  Typische Kosten:

  Varies by provider and season

Transferring between domestic Alaskan flights and international services requires passing through TSA security checkpoints.

• International arriving passengers must collect all checked bags and clear customs before connecting to domestic flights.
• Re-check luggage at the designated transfer counter or main airline ticketing desk after clearing federal inspection.
• Allow adequate time to clear TSA security screening when transferring from the North Terminal to the South Terminal.
• Pedestrian walkways connect the main facilities, though seasonal shuttles operate between terminals when required.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout passenger terminal areas.

• Select the public Wi-Fi network from your device settings upon arrival.
• Accept the standard terms of use on the browser landing page to connect.
• No registration fee or personal subscription is required for basic connectivity.
• Charging stations and power outlets are located near most gate seating areas.

Banking and currency services are available inside the South Terminal.

• Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) accepting major international cards are located on both landside and airside levels.
• Limited currency exchange services operate within the main terminal concourses.
• Credit and debit cards are universally accepted across airport shops, dining outlets, and transport services.
• Notify your bank prior to travel to avoid card security blocks during transactions.

Dining choices range from grab-and-go kiosks to sit-down restaurants in the South Terminal concourses.

• Concourses A, B, and C feature local Alaskan seafood outlets, cafes, and national quick-service options.
• Food options landside prior to security screening are limited compared to the airside departure gates.
• Facilities in the North Terminal may operate on a limited schedule tied to specific international flight arrivals.

Airline premium lounge facilities are limited within the airport complex.

• Alaska Airlines operates an Alaska Lounge located in Concourse C of the South Terminal.
• Access is granted to qualifying premium-class passengers, lounge membership holders, or via day pass purchases subject to capacity.
• Facilities offer complimentary refreshments, quiet seating, Wi-Fi, and business services.

There are no hotels located directly inside the terminal buildings, but several properties operate nearby.

• Numerous airport hotels are located within a 5-to-10-minute drive of the airport perimeter.
• Many nearby hotels offer dedicated courtesy shuttle buses for arriving guests.
• Use the free hotel phone board located near the baggage claim area to request pick-up services.

Baggage claim carousels are located on the lower level of the South Terminal.

• Monitor overhead screens in the arrivals area to identify the correct carousel for your flight.
• Baggage carts are available near the carousels for a small rental fee.
• For lost or delayed luggage, visit your operating airline's baggage service desk before exiting landside.
• Left-luggage and storage facilities are operated by private concessions near the baggage claim level.

Facilities for travellers with children and infants are available across the main terminal.

• Private nursing rooms equipped with changing tables and seating are available in the South Terminal.
• All major public restrooms feature baby-changing tables.
• Children's play areas and seating zones are located within the airside concourses.

• Free Wi-Fi
• ATMs
• Rental Car Centre
• Luggage Storage
• Nursing Rooms
• Pet Relief Areas
• Smoking Areas (Designated Outdoors)

Lokale Notrufnummer: 911 (National Emergency)

• Dial 911 from any mobile device or landline for immediate police, fire, or medical assistance.
• Contact airport police or uniformed security personnel for localized incidents within the terminal.
• Report a lost or damaged passport immediately to your country's embassy or consulate and local airport authorities.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Official SiteOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionRegierungsquelle
• People Mover Transit (Municipality of Anchorage)Offizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• CDC Travelers' HealthRegierungsquelle