San Francisco, CA, USA

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport handles domestic flights and international connections to and from Asia, Europe, and Latin America. It is located 14 miles south of San Francisco, so it not only serves San Francisco but also Silicon Valley and the wider Bay Area.

Terminals and facilities at San Francisco airport

San Francisco International Airport has three terminals for domestic flights and flights to Canada. It also has a international terminal that was added in recent years. The new International Terminal serves 25 of the largest Asian and European airline companies. The terminals are connected by the AirTrain.

On the ground floor of Terminal 2 is a medical centre. Bank of America is the main bank within the airport, operating ATMs in all terminals. Currency exchange is available in all terminals and boarding lounges. Mail boxes and automated post offices are also located in every terminal.

Duty-free shops can be found in terminal 1, boarding area B; boarding area A and G of the international terminal; and another at terminal 3, boarding area E. Terminal 3 has a good selection of stores including a toy shop, an aviation memorabilia store, cosmetics outlet, and bookshops. There is a pharmacy, clothes shops, travel goods store, and many other shops in the international terminal.

The international terminal (northside) houses the business center, which is in the main hall near the ticket counters. Individual work spaces are available, Pentium computers with business software and internet connections, printing, copying, laptop computer connections, fax facilities, and staff support. Meeting rooms are also provided with web-conferencing available if required. If you can't find what you need at the business center, try one of the airport hotels. San Francisco airport has plenty of airport hotels nearby for business travelers who need a good place to catch some sleep. Book a San Francisco airport hotel online here.

Numerous restaurants, bars, fast food outlets and other food vendors are available throughout the whole airport.

Hire cars can be rented from several major car hire companies at San Francisco International. To get the best price, book San Francisco airport car hire online.

Hotels at San Francisco International

If you need to stay close to San Francisco International, you can choose from many different airport hotels in the area. Some are quite affordable, while others are elaborate and pricey. Choose a hotel at San Francisco airport online here.

An airport hotel is a good option if you're headed out early in the morning, or you're only staying in the Bay area a short time. Many of the airport hotels have plenty of amenities such as fitness centers, bars, restaurants, and more.

Transportation and parking at San Francisco airport

Rail services are located 25 minutes from the airport at Millbrae. Weekday service starts at 5:00am with one train per hour (two per hour during morning and afternoon rush hours) with the last departure at 23:59. Weekend services are less frequent, running every hour from 10:00 – 22:00.

Buses and shuttles are at the airport for connections into the city. San Francisco airport shared ride vans can be found in the central island between the terminals, located on the upper level for instant pick-ups, or on the lower level for pre-arranged fares.

Also in the central island between the terminals, are the taxis. You find them on the airport’s lower level.

Airport parking at San Francisco International Airport is usually quite efficient. Short-term and valet airport parking is in a central location between Terminals 1 and 3. Long-term airport parking, located off the airport on McDonnell Road, is connected by free shuttle bus to the terminals. You can book San Francisco airport car parking ahead of time online.

Car hire at San Francisco airport

If you are heading to the airport from San Francisco you can take Highway 101 South and exit when signs appear for San Francisco International Airport. From a southerly direction, take Highway 101 North and exit at San Francisco Airport.

If you don't want to rely on public transport during your stay in San Francisco, you can hire a car. Most major car hire companies offer their services at San Francisco airport. You can get a good deal on hire cars fom San Francisco airport here.

Public transport can add up quickly, so it may be wise to hire a car. If you want to drive to some of the other surrounding cities, a hire car is a must.

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