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PHL Philadelphia International Airport

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Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPHL
ICAOKPHL
Non-stop122
Airlines23
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation11 m

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The airport in numbers

Philadelphia International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Philadelphia International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 30M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 33M in 2019.

Passengers / year
30M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
33M
in 2019
Elevation
11 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Philadelphia International Airport to Philadelphia

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From PHL to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Philadelphia11 km23 min$23–$37
Brooklyn140 km147 min$264–$420
New York City141 km148 min$266–$423
Manhattan148 km156 min$279–$444
Queens149 km157 min$281–$447
The Bronx159 km167 min$300–$476
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Philadelphia International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Philadelphia ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Philadelphia International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 122 destinations, operated by 23 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: American Airlines · US Airways · Southwest Airlines · Delta Air Lines · AirTran Airways · United Airlines · Spirit Airlines · Virgin America · Air France · Frontier Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Philadelphia International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Philadelphia International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Philadelphia shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Philadelphia International Airport to the centre of Philadelphia?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Philadelphia International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Philadelphia International Airport to Philadelphia?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Philadelphia International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Philadelphia International Airport?
About 122 destinations, including Atlanta, Denver, London, Orlando. 23 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Philadelphia International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Philadelphia International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Philadelphia International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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