Passenger terminalConstruction may change curb access
737 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211FAA rank #86 · Small hub
ALBAlbany
Albany International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
ALB's parking is inexpensive, but 2026 construction is the wild card. Keep the two-hour buffer and follow current roadway signs instead of relying on an old pickup routine.
Arrival planner
When should I be at ALB?
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2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, late afternoons, holidays, and school breaks
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Security
What you’re walking into
ALB has a central checkpoint with TSA PreCheck. Current terminal-front construction can add walking and roadway time.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$7/dayShuttle lot
Long Term$12/daySurface parking
North/South Garage$18/dayCovered parking
Short Term$24/dayFirst hour free
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Use the signed ride-app pickup area and allow for construction-related curb changes.
Rental counters are in the terminal; vehicles are reached in the adjacent garage area.
ALB has one terminal with connected concourses.
ALB cell-phone and observation lotRight side of Albany Shaker Road; about two minutes awayAlbany International Airport Cell Phone Lot, Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211
A free cell-phone waiting lot is on Albany Shaker Road.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
ALB has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Tru by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn are on or beside airport property and use courtesy shuttles.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingTru by Hilton Albany Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current hours
- Parking
- Book a package that explicitly includes parking during the trip
Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; contact the hotel for pickup
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a qualifying package
Crowne Plaza Albany–The Desmond Hotel
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify current schedule
- Parking
- Package parking terms are shown for the selected dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingMultiple Level 2 chargers are available across long-term lots and both garages.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightALB is not designed for comfortable overnight stays.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
ALB parking map and rates↗ALB parking and transportation↗ALB airport guide↗