Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

International passengers arrive at Terminal A-West, proceeding through passport control, baggage claim, and customs inspection before entering the public arrivals hall.

• Follow signs towards Passport Control immediately upon disembarking the aircraft.
• Present your passport and travel documentation to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers.
• Collect your checked luggage from the designated carousel in the baggage recheck/claim area.
• Pass through U.S. Customs clearance with your luggage before exiting into the arrivals hall.
• If connecting to a domestic flight, drop your checked bags at the recheck counter immediately past customs.

• Train

  Train (SEPTA Regional Rail)

  The SEPTA Airport Line connects all terminals directly to Center City stations, including Suburban and 30th Street Station.

  Time:

  roughly 25-30 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically $8 - $10

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official taxis operate from Zone 5 on the commercial transportation roadways outside arrivals.

  Time:

  roughly 20-35 minutes depending on traffic

  Typical cost:

  typically $32 - $40 flat rate to Center City zone plus driver tip

• Ride-hailing

  Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)

  Pick-up zones are located on the commercial transportation roadways outside each terminal's baggage claim area.

  Time:

  roughly 20-35 minutes depending on traffic

  Typical cost:

  typically $30 - $50 depending on demand and service level

• Car rental

  Rental Car

  Rental car shuttle buses collect passengers outside Zone 2 of the arrivals roadways to transfer to off-site rental facilities.

  Time:

  roughly 20-35 minutes to Center City

  Typical cost:

  varies by provider and vehicle category

All terminals are connected post-security, allowing passengers to transfer between flights without re-clearing security unless arriving on an international flight.

• International arriving passengers must clear CBP, claim baggage, and re-clear TSA security to transfer to domestic flights.
• Shuttle buses operate airside between Terminal C and Terminal F to assist travellers moving between regional and main terminals.
• Walking between Terminal A-West and Terminal E post-security takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout all public passenger areas and terminals.

• Select the official network named 'PHL-Passenger' on your device.
• Accept the terms and conditions on the browser landing page to connect.
• No registration, email, or password is required to access the service.

Cash machines (ATMs) are situated throughout all terminals, while foreign currency exchange services are available in select areas.

• ATMs accepting major international cards are located landside and airside across all terminals.
• Travelex or currency exchange kiosks operate in Terminal A-West for arriving international travellers.
• Major credit and debit cards are universally accepted across transport, dining, and retail facilities.

A wide array of local and international food, drink, and retail options are available across all concourses.

• The food court between Terminals B and C provides a large selection of quick-service dining options.
• Local Philadelphia specialities, including cheesesteaks, are available throughout the terminal concourses.
• Grab-and-go options and sit-down dining are available both landside and airside.

Several airline and independent lounges operate across the airport concourses.

• American Airlines Admirals Clubs are located in Terminal A-East, Terminal B/C connector, and Terminal F.
• The Centurion Lounge by American Express is located in the Terminal A-West / Terminal B connector.
• United Club and Delta Sky Club are available in Terminal D and Terminal E respectively.

One hotel is attached directly to the airport terminal complex, with numerous others nearby accessible via shuttle.

• The Philadelphia Airport Marriott is connected directly to Terminal B via a covered skywalk.
• Numerous airport hotels operate complimentary shuttle buses collecting passengers from designated roadway zones.
• Information boards with direct phone lines to partner hotels are located near baggage claim areas.

Baggage claim carousels are located on the lower level of each terminal complex.

• International baggage claim is located inside the secure CBP facility in Terminal A-West.
• Domestic baggage claims are clearly numbered and located on the arrivals roadway level of Terminals A through F.
• Baggage carts are available for rental near the baggage claim carousels.

Facilities for families travelling with children are provided throughout the airport terminals.

• Dedicated nursing pods (Minute Suites / Mamava) and companion care rest rooms are located in all terminals.
• Children's play areas are situated in select concourses, including Terminal A-East.
• Baby changing facilities are available in most public rest rooms across the airport.

• Free Public Wi-Fi
• Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
• Animal Relief Areas
• Nursing Rooms / Pods
• Currency Exchange
• Interfaith Chapel
• ATMs

Local emergency number: 911

• To report an emergency to airport police or medical teams, call 911 or alert any uniformed airport staff member.
• Defibrillators and emergency assistance phones are located at regular intervals along the concourses.
• If you lose your passport, contact your embassy or consulate immediately; emergency phones can assist with reaching local authorities.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Philadelphia International Airport Official WebsiteOfficial airport source
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionGovernment source
• SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthorityOfficial transit source
• U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesGovernment source