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.

• Autobus

  Public Bus (People Mover)

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

  Tempo:

  Typically 20-30 minutes

  Costo tipico:

  Roughly USD 2.00

• Taxi

  Taxi

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

  Tempo:

  Typically 15-20 minutes

  Costo tipico:

  Roughly USD 20.00-35.00

• Servizi di ride-hailing

  Rideshare

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

  Tempo:

  Typically 15-20 minutes

  Costo tipico:

  Roughly USD 20.00-35.00 depending on demand

• Noleggio auto

  Rental Car

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

  Tempo:

  Typically 15-20 minutes driving time to downtown

  Costo tipico:

  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)

Numero di emergenza locale: 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.

• Controlla la validità del passaporto e qualsiasi visto, ETA o dichiarazione di ingresso richiesta.
• Conferma il terminal di partenza sulla tua carta d'imbarco il giorno prima.
• Attiva una eSIM da viaggio per essere online appena atterri.
• Scarica mappe offline e fai uno screenshot dell'indirizzo del tuo hotel e del riferimento della prenotazione.
• Comunica alla tua banca che sei in viaggio e porta con te una carta di pagamento di riserva.
• Salva il numero di emergenza locale e il contatto della tua ambasciata nel telefono.
• Fotografa il passaporto e memorizza la copia in un luogo accessibile offline.
• Controlla la franchigia bagaglio e gli articoli soggetti a restrizioni per la tua destinazione.

Le operazioni aeroportuali cambiano. Conferma sempre terminal, tariffe e orari con le fonti ufficiali qui sotto prima di viaggiare.

• Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Official SiteFonte ufficiale dell'aeroporto
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionFonte governativa
• People Mover Transit (Municipality of Anchorage)Fonte ufficiale dei trasporti
• CDC Travelers' HealthFonte governativa