Terminal A-WestInternational and select domestic flights
Philadelphia International Airport Terminal A-West, Philadelphia, PA 19153FAA rank #21 · Large hub
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Philadelphia International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
PHL gives you flexibility: every open general checkpoint reaches every terminal. Check live lines, avoid closed Garage C, and use the airside shuttle if your A-to-F walk would eat the connection.
Arrival planner
When should I be at PHL?
Enter the departure time shown on your ticket.
Recommended airport arrival—:—
Enter your departure time
We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
At least 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, Sunday evenings, and holiday periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
PHL posts current waits and checkpoint hours online. Any open general checkpoint can reach every terminal after security; Terminal C is PreCheck-only.
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
Economy lot$18/day24/7 shuttle; first-come, first-served
Garage upper levels$32/dayCovered; Garage C currently closed for upgrades
Short-term ground level$54/dayNo overnight parking
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Uber and Lyft pickup uses Zone 7 on the South Commercial Roadway behind baggage claim; follow signs rather than waiting on the public arrivals curb.
Rental companies provide free shuttles from Zone 2 on Arrivals Road to their nearby facilities.
All terminals connect after security. A free airside shuttle links Terminal F with Terminals A and C; walking A-West to F can take about 45 minutes.
PHL cell-phone waiting lotFree; 30-minute limitPhiladelphia International Airport Cell Phone Waiting Lot, Philadelphia, PA 19153
A free 150-space cell-phone lot is less than one minute from baggage claim; drivers must remain with their vehicles and may wait up to 30 minutes.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
Philadelphia Airport Marriott is directly connected to Terminal B by an enclosed skywalk and is the only terminal-connected hotel at PHL.
Inside or airport-connected
1 optionsPhiladelphia Airport Marriott
Enclosed skywalk connection to Terminal B
Hotel website ↗Park-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingSonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle with package; confirm current schedule
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a hotel-and-parking package
SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Airport/Ridley Park
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; contact the hotel for return pickup
- Parking
- Package parking applies to the travel dates entered during reservation
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ridley Park Philadelphia Airport South
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle with eligible package; verify operating hours
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with the selected package
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 the Economy Lot and selected garages, though Garage C is currently closed.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside terminals; use designated outdoor areas.
OvernightPHL operates around the clock, but checkpoint access and services vary overnight; paid Minute Suites are available post-security near A/B.
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.
PHL security waits and hours↗PHL arrival guidance↗PHL parking↗PHL Economy Parking↗PHL rental cars↗PHL driving directions↗PHL cell-phone waiting lot↗