Boston, MA, USA

Guide to Boston Logan International Airport

Logan International handles traffic for the whole state of New England. Many connections to and from Europe, Latin America and the Pacific also fly through this hub. Boston’s airport is America’s 19th busiest airport and is located in East Boston, about 20 minutes from the city.

Terminals and facilities at Logan International

Logan Airport has five terminals, each serving several airlines and numerous destinations. Terminals A and B provide mainly domestic flights, terminals C and E offer the majority of the airport’s international flight services, Terminal D is dedicated to chartered flights. Inter-terminal transfers can be made by free shuttle bus.

Fleet Bank is the main bank in the airport with ATMs in every terminal. Other ATMs can also be found on site, including American Express in Terminals A and B, Citizens Bank in Terminals C and E and East Boston Savings in Terminal C. Permanent bureaux de change are located in terminals 3 and 5, while mobile counters are available at international gates. There is a non-denominational chapel in the airport as well. The airport is designed well for disabled passengers, with shuttle buses fitted with special wheelchair lifts, and wheelchair accessible covered walkways.

Duty free shops are in terminals B, C and E. News and gift shops are in every terminal, and bigger shopping stores are in every terminal except D.

Business travelers can find business and conference facilities at one of the nearby Boston airport hotels. Harborside Hyatt Conference Center & Hotel and the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel are two of the closest. To book a room at or find out more about Boston airport hotels, click here.

Restaurants are located in every terminal except D, from nice, sit-down dining to fast food. Food and beverage stands are available throughout every terminal.

Travelers who need to rent a hire car, can do so at one of the hire car counters at Boston Logan. For confirmed Boston airport car hire bookings, go online.

Hotels at Logan International

There are several nearby Boston airport hotels available for an overnight stay. It’s advisable to book a room at a Boston airport hotel in advance to make sure you can reserve a room. Find good deals for hotels at Boston airport online.

Here are a few of the hotels located near Logan International Airport: Hyatt Harborside, Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Hotel, Doubletree Downtown, and Langham Hotel Boston. For these and more airport hotels at Boston, click here.

Transportation and parking at Boston Logan

The MBTA subway train, (known locally as the 'T'), operates from Airport Station on the Blue Line to South Station in downtown Boston. There is a free shuttle bus service between the Airport Station and all terminals. A free bus service, number 66, connects all terminals at Boston Logan to the Logan Water Shuttle Dock every ten minutes. From the dock, you can go to many different locations in the city. Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) also offers bus transportation to and from the airport.

Taxis are readily available at the airport and another option to get into Boston.

The airport operates short-term, valet and disabled parking. Long-term airport parking is located a short way from the airport, connected to all terminals by complimentary shuttle bus. To book Boston airport car parking beforehand, click here.

Car hire at Boston Logan International

Traveling from the airport by car, head for the Callahan Tunnel for destinations such as Boston City Centre, Massachusetts or Cape Cod. Once on Highway I-93 follow the signs to the airport.

All the major hire car companies are accessable through Logan International. However, it may be better to book your hire car in advance to make sure you reserve one. Check out Boston airport’s hire car rates here.

A hire car gives you the opportunity to roam about Boston and the surrounding areas at your own pace. There are many sites to see if you can drive there by hire car, such as the scenic Cape Cod and Charlestown areas. For your day trip needs, reserve a hire car from Boston airport here.

Website: www.massport.com

Information: 800-23-LOGAN