The Ultimate Boston Logan Airport Guide

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), famous as Boston Logan International Airport or Logan Airport, is partially located in East Boston and Winthrop. The airport got its name from General Edward Lawrence Logan, a Boston-native politician and 20th-century soldier.

With an average yearly passenger traffic of close to 40.8 million, Boston Airport is the busiest in the Northeastern United States and one of the busiest in the US. BOS serves as a hub for Delta Air Lines and Cape Air and as a focus city for JetBlue. Atlanta, Orlando, and Washington–National are the busiest domestic routes from Logan Airport.

Boston Logan Airport History

Boston Airport launched its operations on September 8, 1923. Initially known as the “Boston Air Port” at Jeffries Point, the United States Army Air Corps and Massachusetts Air National Guard used the airport. However, commercial airline service started with the flight between Boston and New York City in 1927 via Colonial Air Transport. In 1929, the City of Boston took over the airport’s ownership.

Development during the 1940s

As the aviation sector grew in the US after World War II, this airport also experienced considerable upgrades in its services and facilities.

• Boston Airport added 1,800 acres of landfill in Boston Harbor, taken from the former Apple, Noddle’s, and Governors Islands.
• The state of Massachusetts renamed the airport in honor of Maj. Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan in 1943.
• The airport turned out to be a transatlantic gateway after World War II. In 1946, American Overseas Airlines was the first carrier to add a transatlantic service from Boston to Shannon and later to London.
• In 1947, Pan Am launched nonstop flight services to Santa Maria Airport in the Azores and Shannon Airport in Ireland, and later to Lisbon and London, respectively.
• Terminals B and C, which are still in operation, were added in 1949.
• In 1952, the airport became the first in the US to start an indirect rapid transit connection, with the Airport station opening on the Blue Line.
• The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) started operating direct flights to Glasgow via a Boeing Stratocruiser airplane. BOAC also was the first air company to launch direct flights to London via De Havilland Comet – the world’s first commercial jet aircraft.
• Since 1956, the airport has been owned and operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport).
• By 1957, there were more departures from the airport as carriers like American Airlines, Easter Air Lines, United Airlines, TWA, Northeast Airlines, Mohawk Airlines, National Airlines, etc., had service from the airport.

Jumbo Jet era

• The primary runway underwent expansion in the late 1960s, with plans for a new one to the south in the 1970s. However, as the plan had opposition from the locals, courts didn’t permit this, and it wasn’t opened till 2006.
• Boston Airport’s “jumbo jet era” started in 1970 summer when Pan Am started service to London Heathrow daily via Boeing 747. British Airways had scheduled Boeing 747-400 flights to Boston till 2020. Lufthansa also had nonstop flights to Frankfurt via Boeing 747s.

Later developments

Expansion continued to happen in Boston Airport.

• Currently, the airport has four terminals. Terminal A opened in 2005 as a result of a lease between Massport and Delta Air Lines.
• Terminal E serves as the international terminal that underwent several expansions and renovations till 2017. Terminals B and C also underwent significant expansion.
• JetBlue, which started its operation at BOS in 2004, became the airport’s biggest carrier by 2011. The airline has flights to cities all over North America and the Caribbean. JetBlue still is the biggest carrier operating from BOS.
• Airbus A380 first landed at Logan Airport on March 26, 2017, as British Airways operated the aircraft thrice a week.
• Boston Logan International Airport is currently recognized as a large hub primary commercial service facility.

Where Is Boston Logan Airport?

Boston Airport is located in East Boston, MA 02128.

Boston Logan Airport Map

Currently, the airport has four terminals.

• Terminal A
• Terminal B
• Terminal C
• Terminal E

Boston Airport Parking & Transportation

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You can get Logan Airport parking via these garages – Central Parking, Terminal B Parking, and Economy Parking. Central Parking Garage offers the nearest parking to A, B, C, and E terminals. If you’re flying out from Terminal B, it is best to park your car in Terminal B Parking Garage. Economy Parking Garage offers a free shuttle service to all the terminals.

However, if you’re looking for the cheapest Logan Airport parking rates, you can reserve parking at the offsite lots nearby. Reserving via GlobalAirportParking.com ensures that you get the lowest parking rates possible.

How to get to Boston Logan Airport

Driving

If you’re driving to the airport, follow these directions.

From north

• Take I-93 South till the 24A-25B junction for MA-1A to Logan Airport.
• Keep left to drive into exit 24B and continue driving on MA-1A N till the Boston Airport exit.

From south

Take I-93 North and continue to keep left, following the signage for State Route 3 North/Boston. Use exit 20 to Boston Airport, keep left, and join onto I-90 East before using exit 26 to enter the airport.

From Downtown Boston

• Take Otis Street and Kingston Street to Essex Street.
• Use the right two lanes to deviate right to John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road and continue driving to Albany Street.
• Then, turn left to South Station Connector and turn right in the direction of I-90 and W/Quincy/Worcester. Join I-90 East and use exit 26 to Boston Logan Airport.

Public Transportation

• MBTA Blue Line: The Blue Line subway connects the Logan Airport directly to downtown Boston. The airport is a complimentary shuttle ride away once you reach the Airport Station. Take route 88 directly to the terminals.

The Blue Line is also the best route to Boston University, Back Bay, Fenway Park, Brookline, Northeastern University, Newton, Boston College, North Station, and the Longwood Medical Area. The Blue Line connects the Green Line and Orange Line at Government Center and State Street, respectively.

• MBTA Silver Line 1: The Silver Line (SL1) connects Boston Airport to South Station and has access to all terminals. It offers a free service for passengers from BOS to downtown. SL1 is the best choice for traveling to downtown Boston, Cambridge, South Station, Harvard University, MIT, Seaport District, and Massachusetts General Hospital. It also offers a free transfer to the Red Line.
• MBTA Water Ferry: The MBTA also has a water ferry service between the airport’s Water Transportation Dock and Hull and Hingham on the South Shore, as well as Long Wharf. You can take the free on-airport shuttle service from the Water Transportation Dock and the terminals.

Car Service and Rideshares

• Taxi: At BOS, you can find taxis at the arrivals level of all the terminals. There are designated stands for taxis in the airport. A taxi ride from Logan Airport to downtown Boston will cost between $25-$50. Also, many Limo companies serve BOS Airport.
• Rideshare services: Uber and Lyft are the rideshare services that serve BOS Airport. There are designated dropoff and pickup areas for these services at all the terminals. On average, an Uber or Lyft ride from Downtown Boston to the airport will cost around $27-$28. However, the rate can differ based on the ride type, time of the journey, and traffic conditions.

Amenities

These are the amenities that you can find at the airport.

• Information Booths
• ATMs
• MBTA Ticket Machine
• Pet Relief Area
• Nursing Rooms
• Hydration Station
• Children’s Play Areas
• Prayer Area
• Sensory Room
• Parking Pay Station
• Salon
• Currency Services

Boston Airport Hotel

You can find two hotels on the airport property – Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport and Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. Both these airports are located close to the terminals.

Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport

Address: One Hotel Dr, Boston, MA 02128

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

101 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128

Hotels near Boston Airport

These are some hotels near Boston Airport.

Hampton Inn Boston-Logan Airport

Address: 230 Lee Burbank Hwy, Revere, MA 02151

Comfort Inn & Suites Logan International Airport

Address: 85 American Legion Hwy, Revere, MA 02151

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston at Logan Airport

Address: 207 Porter St, Boston, MA 02128

Rodeway Inn Logan International Airport

Address: 309 American Legion Highway, MA-60, Revere, MA 02151

Holiday Inn Express Boston, an IHG Hotel

Address: 69 Boston St, Boston, MA 02125

The Bostonian Hotel Boston

Address: 26 North St, Boston, MA 02109

Courtyard Boston Logan Airport

Address: 225 William F McClellan Hwy, Boston, MA 02128

Best Western Plus Boston Hotel

Address: 891 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118

InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel

Address: 510 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02210

Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

Address: 145 Beech St, Chelsea, MA 02150

Boston Logan Airport Lounges

These are the lounges that you can find at the airport.

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Delta Sky Club

Location: Terminal A, close to Gate A6

Terminal A, close to Gate A18

American Airlines Admirals Lounge

Location: Terminal B, close to Gate B4

United Lounge

Location: Terminal B, close to Gate B24

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club

Location: Terminal B, between Gates B39 and B40

Aer Lingus Lounge

Location: Terminal C, located post-security area

British Airways Lounge

Location: Terminal E, opposite Gate E11

Emirates Lounge

Location: Terminal E, overlooking Gate E11

Lufthansa Lounge

Location: Terminal E, across Gate E11

Air France Lounge

Location: Terminal E, close to Gates E3 and E4

Boston Logan Airport Shops and Stores

These are some of the shops and stores you can see in various BOS terminals. You can check out the complete list of shops and stores on Boston Airport’s official website.

Terminal A

• Alta Strada
• Berkshire Farms Market
• Boston Bruins Bar
• Harpoon Tap Room
• Sbarro
• NewsLink
• BookLink
• Tech On The Go
• TUMI
• Dufry – Duty Free

At Terminal B

• GOOD
• Cisco Brewers
• Dunkin’
• Kelly’s Roast Beef
• Lucca
• Boston AMERICA!
• Fifth & Sunset
• Hudson
• InMotion Entertainment
• New England Collections

Terminal C

• Boston Beer Works
• Camden food co.
• Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
• Gachi Sushi & Noodles
• Wahlburgers
• Massachusetts State Lottery
• FuelRod
• INK by Hudson
• iStore
• Natalie’s Candy Jar

Terminal E

• Boston Harbor Distillery
• George Howell Coffee
• Monica’s Mercato
• Sal’s Pizza
• Vino Volo
• Boston Duty-Free Spirits and Tobacco
• Hudson Nonstop
• Dufry Connoisseur
• Travel + Leisure
• FuelRod

Accessible Services

All restrooms and family restrooms located in every terminal are ADA-accessible. The terminals have lower and upper levels for arrivals. These levels feature ramps that are accessible from the curbside to the terminal.

Also, all parking garages and terminals have elevators equipped with Braille and emergency call buttons. Also, the airport comes with automated external defibrillators and audiovisual fire alarms in case of emergency.

Lost and Found

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You can file a lost-and-found claim at the airport for free. The airport’s Lost and Found Program doesn’t cover items lost at boarding areas, inside aircraft, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints, or at US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). So, you must contact the applicable department to find out where you lost the item.

• Airplane or Boarding Area: You must contact your airline.
• Security Checkpoint: Contact TSA by filing a claim online. From the drop-down menu, choose “Logan International Airport (BOS).”
• Customs Hall: Contact 617-568-1810 if your item was lost within US Customs and Border Protection.
• Airport Public Areas: If you lost your item in the Rental Car Center or a restroom, you can file a claim via the airport’s Lost and Found program.

TSA PreCheck

TSA operates all the security checkpoints at BOS Airport. Normally, these checkpoints open an hour prior to a day’s first departure. However, you must check with your airline or TSA for the correct operational hours of an exact checkpoint. All terminals allow TSA PreCheck.

CLEAR

Currently, CLEAR security lanes are available at Terminals A and B.

Attractions near Boston Logan Airport

These are some of the tourist destinations near Boston Airport.

• Castle Island
• Bunker Hill Monument
• New England Aquarium
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Quincy Market
• Boston Common
• Freedom Trail
• Boston Public Library – Central Library
• Chinatown
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Boston Logan Airport FAQs

Does Boston have multiple airports?

Yes, there are around ten public or private airports in Boston. Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) is another airport close to Boston other than Logan Airport.

Is Boston Airport easy to navigate?

Yes, it is easy and convenient to navigate Boston Logan International Airport. You can use the airport’s interactive map to navigate easily once inside BOS.

What time does TSA open at Logan Airport?

The checkpoints at Terminals A, B, and C open at 4 a.m. However, Terminal E checkpoints open at 4.30 a.m. Always contact TSA or your airline to know the exact time when the checkpoint opens.

How can you get from Boston Airport to downtown?

The MBTA Blue Line and MBTA Silver Line 1 connect the airport to downtown. MBTA Silver Line 1 offers a free service to the downtown.

What time does Logan Airport open in the morning?

The airport is open 24/7. However, the operational hours of the TSA security checkpoints vary.

Which terminal at Logan is for international flights?

Terminal E is the designated terminal for international flights at Logan Airport.