Passenger terminalConcourses A through E
7050 Friendship Road, Baltimore, MD 21240FAA rank #26 · Large hub
BWIBaltimore
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
BWI's cheap parking is genuinely cheap, but it is not terminal-adjacent. Add the 10–15 minute shuttle cycle to your plan, and remember that ride-app pickup is upstairs on Departures.
Arrival planner
When should I be at BWI?
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
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We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
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, Friday afternoons, Sunday evenings, and holiday periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
Checkpoint hours vary by concourse. BWI recommends arriving at the terminal two hours before a domestic departure, not merely entering the parking lot then.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Long Term A/B$11/dayShuttle every 10–15 minutes
Express$14/dayShuttle pickup at your space
Daily Garage$16/dayCovered; terminal shuttle
Hourly Garage$30/dayCovered; closest option
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Uber and Lyft pickup and drop-off use the outer curb on Departures/Upper Level between doors 5 and 12.
The consolidated rental facility is reached by free lower-level shuttles from doors 1, 11, and 16; service is less frequent overnight.
Concourses A through E are part of one connected terminal complex. Most domestic connections remain inside security; international arrivals must complete entry formalities and re-screen when required.
BWI cell-phone lotOn Scott Road across from Express Parking1001 Scott Drive, Baltimore, MD 21240
A free cell-phone lot is available for attended vehicles waiting for arriving passengers.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
BWI has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. The surrounding hotel district uses courtesy shuttles to the terminal roadway.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingDoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore–BWI Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm pickup instructions
- Parking
- Hotel-and-parking package includes parking for the selected trip dates
Fairfield Inn & Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify operating schedule
- Parking
- Extended parking requires an eligible package
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, BWI Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle with package; contact the hotel for return pickup
- Parking
- Parking duration is shown for the selected reservation
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● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected airport parking facilities; verify the current garage or lot before relying on it.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightBWI operates 24 hours, but overnight concessions and checkpoint access are limited.
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.
BWI official parking↗BWI ride-app services↗BWI rental cars↗BWI courtesy shuttles↗BWI airport maps and address↗BWI cell-phone lot↗