Boston Logan International Airport [BOS]: Ultimate Terminal Guide

Key Takeaways

• Boston Logan International Airport comprises 4 terminals (A, B, C, E), each serving different airlines and routes. Terminal E handles the majority of international flights.
• The airport offers 13 lounges, 6 of which can be accessed by purchasing a day pass. Priority Pass members can access the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, The Lounge, or the Air France Lounge.
• Ground transportation includes MBTA ferries, buses, trains, rental cars, rideshares, and shuttles, providing convenient access to downtown Boston and surrounding areas.

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) served more than 43 million passengers in 2024. For such a busy airport, it’s not that big, covering just 1,700 acres (the second-smallest footprint of the 20 busiest U.S. airports). BOS is a transatlantic hub for Delta Air Lines and a focus city for JetBlue.

Quick Information

Airport: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Terminals: 4 terminals: A, B, C, and E
Airport Address: 1 Harborside Dr., Boston, MA 02128
Distance From Downtown Boston: Approximately 3 miles (5 km)
Website: massport.com
Phone Number: 800-235-6426
Destinations Served: 80 domestic and 50 international
Number of Daily Flights: 1,200
Flight Information: Departure and arrival information can be viewed online.

BOS Terminal Map

Airlines Operating From BOS

Terminal A

Terminal B

Terminal C

Terminal E

BOS Airport Terminals

Boston Logan International Airport has 4 terminals — A, B, C, and E — situated at the north, south, and east ends of the airport.

A loop exits I-90, providing vehicle access to all terminals and the parking garages that are opposite them.

Walkways connect the terminals, some within the secure area and others outside it.

Terminal A

Terminal A sits on the eastern side of BOS, closest to the harbor, and handles mostly domestic flights operated by Delta Air Lines. It has easy access to parking, the airport roadway system, and ground transportation, but it’s the only terminal at BOS that is not connected to the other terminals.

Level 1: Baggage Claim and Ground Transportation

Terminal A arrivals are on the lower level, with baggage carousels, a pet relief area, and access to ground transportation.

Level 2: Ticketing and Gates A1 to A11

Delta Air Lines ticketing desks are on level 2, with 2 security checkpoints: one centrally located within the terminal and another at the east end.

Gates A1 to A11 are in the immediate concourse after security, with several shops and restaurants. As you arrive from the security checkpoint, gates A1 to A6 are to the right and gates A7 to A11 are to the left. A Delta Sky Club is opposite gate A7 on level 3.

Escalators between gates A6 and A7 provide access to the underground walkway leading to the satellite concourse.

Satellite Concourse

Once passengers walk through the underground tunnel (with moving walkways), they arrive at the central area of the satellite terminal, which includes seating and various concessions. The satellite terminal has 10 gates, numbered A13 to A22, with gates A13 to A17 to the left and gates A18 to A22 to the right.

The concourse offers a good selection of shops and restaurants, mostly at the entrance, including a Starbucks and a duty-free store. A Delta Sky Club is located before gate A18.

Terminal B

Terminal B is the largest terminal at Boston Logan International Airport, serving mostly domestic flights. It’s on the southeast side of the airport and connected airside to Terminal C for convenient connections.

Level 1: Baggage Claim and Ground Transportation

Terminal B’s lower level is dedicated to arrivals. It houses baggage claim for the terminal’s multiple concourses, as well as ground transportation access inside the terminal access road.

Ground transportation is available outside both the east and west sides of the terminal. Some services are curbside, and others require passengers to use the crossing into the central reservation.

Level 2: Ticketing

Terminal B’s U-shaped layout allows passengers to access parking and ground transportation from multiple entry and exit points outside the terminal. Garage parking is also available inside the terminal, accessible via the access road on levels 3 to 5.

Check-in is on level 2, and it’s a good idea to confirm which side of the terminal your airline is on to avoid walking back across if you need to check any luggage. Spirit, Alaska, Southwest, and United are on the east side of the terminal, via doors B207 to B215. Air Canada and American Airlines are on the west side, via doors B201 to B206.

Presecurity dining is limited to a Dunkin’ on the east side of the terminal and a Starbucks on the west. There are 2 security checkpoints in Terminal B: one on the east side and the other on the west.

Ride-sharing and limousine pickups are at level 2 of the terminal parking garage, with pedestrian walkways across from the terminal.

Level 2: Departures

Terminal B has a total of 39 gates spread across multiple concourses. The terminal has 2 security checkpoints, depending on whether passengers are departing from the east or west side.

Level 2: Gates B1 to B15

Gates B1 to B15 are on the west side of the terminal. As you exit the west security checkpoint, gates B1 to B12 are to the right, gate B14 is directly ahead, and gate B15 is to the left. There’s a good selection of shops and restaurants and an Admirals Club in the corridor leading to gates B1 to B3.

Air Canada and American Airlines operate from these gates.

Level 2: Gates B16 to B28

Gates B16 to B28 are at the south end of Terminal B and can be accessed via the east or west security checkpoints, depending on which airline you check in with. American Airlines primarily occupies gates B16 to B21, and United Airlines occupies gates B22 onward.

There’s a United Club near gate B24 and a small selection of restaurants around some of the gates.

Level 2: Gates B29 to B40

Gates B29 to B40 are on the east side of the terminal and serve Alaska Airlines, Southwest, Spirit, and Boutique Air. The west security checkpoint provides the closest access to these gates, and there’s a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club between gates B39 and B40.

Passengers can remain in the secure area and proceed from gate B40 to Terminal C through the concourse connector.

Terminal C

Terminal C primarily serves JetBlue and Cape Air domestic flights, with a smaller presence for international carriers Aer Lingus and Etihad. The terminal is on the west side of the airport and connects to terminals B and E.

Level 1: Baggage Claim and Ground Transportation

Baggage claim is on the lower level of Terminal C, with information services available in the arrivals area and ground transportation accessible on the terminal access roads outside.

Level 2: Ticketing

Passengers can be dropped off curbside on level 2 and proceed to check-in on the same level. A single main security checkpoint on the east side of the terminal leads passengers directly into the departure concourses.

Level 2: Gates C23 to C36

Gates C23 to C36 are to the right after security, at the south end of the terminal. Gates C23 to C25 are in the connecting walkway to Terminal B, and gates C26 to C36 are in a separate concourse with a small range of shops and restaurants.

Level 2: Gates C5 to C22

Gates C5 through C22 are at the north end of the terminal, to the left after exiting the security checkpoint. Gates C5 to C10 are in the connector to Terminal E, and gates C12 to C22 are in a separate concourse.

Shops and restaurants are dotted throughout the gate areas, and The Lounge is near gate C19.

Terminal E

Terminal E handles the majority of international departures at BOS. While some international flights depart from other terminals, all international arrivals route through Terminal E, where customs and immigration processing takes place.

Terminal E is at the north end of the airport and is connected to Terminal C via walkways before and after security.

Level 1: Baggage Claim and Ground Transportation

Arrivals are on the lower level of Terminal E, with access to ground transportation services.

Level 2: Customs and Immigration and Gates

Level 2 houses customs and immigration. Passengers can then take the escalators down to level 1 to retrieve their baggage.

Gates E1, E1A, E2, and E3 are on level 2 in the connector to Terminal C.

Level 3: Check-In and Gates

Ticketing is on level 3 of Terminal E. The terminal has 2 security checkpoints: one in the central area of the terminal and the other in the connector to Terminal C. There are plenty of shops and restaurants dotted around the concourse, with just a few before security.

Gates E4 to E16 are accessible from level 3. As you proceed through security, gates E4 to E12 are to the right, and gates E13 to E16 are to the left. There’s a large selection of shops and restaurants throughout the concourse, including a duty-free shop.

Level 4: Lounges

Opposite gate E11 are elevators that lead to lounges for British Airways, Emirates, and Lufthansa. To reach the Delta Sky Club (and Delta One Lounge), passengers can take the elevator opposite gate E13.

Interterminal Transportation

Airport Shuttle Bus (Outside the Secure Area)

BOS has airport shuttle buses that operate to and from terminals, the rental car center, the Water Transportation Dock, and the airport station. You can hop on 6 bus routes operating approximately every 5 to 6 minutes:

• Bus 11: All terminals (operates daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
• Bus 22: Terminals A and B to the MBTA airport station and rental car center (operates daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
• Bus 33: Terminals C and E to the airport station and rental car center (operates daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
• Bus 55: All terminals to the airport station and rental car center (operates early morning and late evening off-peak hours)
• Bus 66: All terminals to the airport station, Logan Office Center, and Water Transportation Dock (operates daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
• Bus 88: All terminals and the economy parking garage (operates 24 hours a day)

Walking (Outside the Secure Area)

The following terminal connections can be made by utilizing walkways outside of the secure area:

• Terminal E to Terminal A
• Terminal E to Terminal B
• Terminal E to Terminal C
• Terminal B and Terminal C

Walking (Inside the Secure Area)

Passengers with connecting flights between Terminal C and Terminal E can walk inside the secure area. This excludes passengers arriving on international flights, as they must clear immigration and customs upon arrival, which places them outside the secure area.

Security and Customs at BOS

BOS has 7 security checkpoints: 2 in Terminal A, 2 in Terminal B, 1 in Terminal C, and 2 in Terminal E. Security checkpoints open approximately 1 hour before the first flight departure.

Immigration and customs are in Terminal E, where most international flights arrive.

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TSA PreCheck

There are dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes at BOS for eligible passengers to utilize for expedited security clearance.

BOS also offers TSA PreCheck enrollments via CLEAR®. Enrollment is available at Terminal 3 near the JetBlue check-in counter daily from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Global Entry

BOS participates in the Global Entry program and has kiosks in Terminal E for eligible passengers who have enrolled in the program. Applicants who need to arrange an interview can do so at BOS, as the airport has a Global Entry enrollment center on the arrivals level of Terminal E. The enrollment center is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Mobile Passport

BOS also accepts Mobile Passport Control for U.S. citizens looking for expedited entry into the U.S.

For faster processing, passengers must complete the new trip section in the app upon arrival at BOS and present the electronic receipt to a CBP agent.

CLEAR

There are dedicated CLEAR security program lanes at the security checkpoints at terminals A, B, and E. These are open during these hours:

Daily from 4 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Terminal A and 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Terminal B. CLEAR enrollment is also possible during these times.

• Terminal A:
  • Sunday through Friday: 4 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 4 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Terminal B:
  • Sunday through Friday: 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 4 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Terminal E: 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

BOS Airport Lounges

Of the 13 lounges at Boston Logan, 6 allow passengers to purchase a day pass. The other lounges are reserved for premium cabin passengers or eligible frequent flyer members.

* Hours are subject to change without notice. Lounge access may be restricted at times due to capacity.
** Day pass for any passenger. Lounges marked as N/A allow entry only to eligible passengers in their premium cabins, frequent flyer programs, or participating credit card programs.

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Priority Pass Access

Subject to availability, Priority Pass holders can access The Lounge or the Air France Lounge. Some members can use their membership to receive a discount at Stephanie’s, open daily in Terminal B from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and in Terminal E from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Primary cardmembers and authorized users with the Chase Sapphire Reserve^®, J.P. Morgan Reserve Card, or The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card who have activated their complimentary Priority Pass lounge access can enter the Boston Sapphire Lounge by The Club.

Chase Sapphire Reserve card and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders may bring up to 2 guests per Priority Pass membership card at no charge for each visit, but additional guests are $27. Ritz-Carlton cardholders may bring an unlimited number of guests at no charge. There’s no additional charge for children under 2.

Priority Pass members without a Chase Sapphire Reserve card, J.P Morgan Reserve card, or Ritz-Carlton card can only enter a Sapphire Lounge by The Club at no cost once per calendar year. They’re charged a $75 entry fee upon each subsequent visit to any location within the Sapphire Lounge by The Club network. Non-Priority Pass members can enter (subject to capacity) for $100 per visit.

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Airport Dining and Drinks at BOS

BOS has over 67 restaurants, cafes, and food stations, most of which are within the secure areas of the terminals. If you arrive early for your flight, there are only a few places to eat or drink before security screening.

See the range of restaurants available and their locations on the airport website.

BOS Airport Wi-Fi and Charging Stations

BOS offers free Wi-Fi throughout all public areas of the airport. To connect, select “BOSWifi” from the available connections.

Charging stations: These are built into many of the seating areas at each terminal.

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BOS Airport Lost and Found

Passengers must contact the relevant department where they lost their item:

• Security checkpoint: Contact TSA at 617-561-2047 or report a lost item using this form
• Customs hall: Contact Customs and Border Protection at 617-568-1810
• Airplane or boarding area: Contact the relevant airline
• Other public areas: Visit the lost and found office on the arrivals level between terminals C and E, call 617-568-7514, or submit a claim

The lost and found office is at the north end of Terminal C on the lower level. It’s open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Additional Airport Information

Information Services

Information booths are near the baggage claim on the arrivals level of all terminals.

Terminal directories can be found throughout the airport to provide information on services and facilities.

Children’s Play Areas

Boston Airport is ranked among the most kid-friendly U.S. airports, and it’s easy to see why: It has a children’s play area in 3 of the 4 terminals. These Kidports feature climbing structures, including vintage airplanes and an airport control tower.

Children’s play areas are in:

• Terminal A: Near gate A18
• Terminal B: In the retail corridor on the way to gates B30 to B36, and on the left after security
• Terminal C: After security, on the way to gate C26

Baby Facilities

BOS has dedicated nursing rooms or Mamava suites in every terminal. These are at:

• Terminal A: Next to each restroom inside and outside of the secure area (4 in total)
• Terminal B: Inside the secure area near gates B7, B18, and B38
• Terminal C: Near gate C8
• Terminal E: Near gate E9

Traveling With a Pet

Pet relief areas are available outside every terminal on the arrivals level. Within the secure area, pet relief areas are at:

• Terminal A: Near gate A11
• Terminal B: Near gates B5 and B29
• Terminal C: Near gate C20
• Terminal E: Near gate E7

Duty-Free

BOS has duty-free shopping in every terminal at:

• Terminal A: In the satellite concourse, postsecurity
• Terminal B: In the walkway to gates B1 to B3, postsecurity
• Terminal C: Before gates C11 and C12, postsecurity
• Terminal E: Just after security

Smoking Areas

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside of the terminal buildings:

• Terminal A: Outside the east and west ends of both levels
• Terminal B:
  • Level 1 at the east and west ends of the south and north terminal areas
  • Level 2 at the east end of the south terminal area and at the east and west ends of the north terminal
• Terminal C: On level 2 outside of door C204
• Terminal E: None

Prayer

The Our Lady of the Airways multifaith chapel is in the walkway between terminals B and C on the lower level.

Money

ATMs are available inside and outside the secure area of each terminal. Foreign currency services are in Terminal E only:

• In arrivals near baggage claim E1
• Between gates E12 and E13
• Between gates E8 and E9
• Between gates E6 and E7

Luggage Storage

There are no luggage storage facilities at BOS.

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Important BOS Phone Numbers

General Inquiries: 800-235-6426

Lost and Found: 617-568-7514

Parking: 617-561-1673

Travel to and From BOS

Public Transportation and Transportation Services

Train

The Blue Line subway is the easiest way to reach Downtown Boston or head northeast to Wonderland. Connections are also possible to the Orange Line at State Street Station for journeys to Back Bay, Fenway Park, and Boston University, as well as to the Green Line to reach Boston College, Cleveland Circle, or Lechmere.

Trains operate daily from 6 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., and Massport shuttle buses run regularly between the terminals and the airport station.

Buses

The Silver Line SL1 bus service operates between Chelsea and Dudley Square, with stops at BOS. Buses run from outside each terminal, and the journey from the airport to South Station is free (not from South Station to the airport). From here, passengers can connect to Amtrak, Commuter Rail, and the Red Line for Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, and MIT.

The Logan Express offers parking at its bus terminals in Braintree, Framingham, Peabody, and Woburn, with passengers then riding direct services to the airport. Parking is $7 per day with journey times from 30 to 45 minutes. Buses arrive and depart from all terminals.

Several private bus companies also operate from BOS throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and the Northeast.

Water Transportation Services

MBTA ferries operate on weekdays, linking Hingham and Hull with Boston’s Long Wharf and BOS. Passengers can ride the shuttle bus (route 66) between their terminal and the Water Transportation Dock.

On-demand water taxis to Boston Harbor are also available from the Water Transportation Dock. One-way fares are $20 without luggage or $30 with checked luggage.

Taxi

Passengers can pick up a taxi from the arrivals level outside of each terminal. Taxis to downtown Boston cost anywhere from $25 to $45, not including tolls or gratuity.

Ride-Sharing Services

Uber and Lyft are authorized ride-sharing services that can operate from BOS. Passengers can be dropped off outside of departures on the upper level of each terminal. For terminals A, C, and E, ride services pick up from the Central Parking Area. For Terminal B, pickup and drop-off are on the second level of the Terminal B parking garage.

Directions by Car to BOS

Arriving From Downtown Boston

Several routes are available from the downtown area, but one option is to take Otis Street and Kingston Street to Essex Street. Use the right two lanes to turn sharply right onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road and continue onto Albany Street. Turn left onto South Station Connector and then turn right toward I-90 and W/Quincy/Worcester. Merge onto I-90 East and take exit 26 toward Logan Airport.

Arriving From the North

Take I-93 South until junction 24A-24B for MA-1A toward the airport. Keep left to take exit 24B and continue on MA-1A N until the Logan Airport exit.

Arriving From the South

Take I-93 North and keep left following signs for State Route 3 North/Boston. Take exit 20 toward Logan Airport, keep left, and merge onto I-90 East before taking exit 26 for access to the airport.

BOS Airport Parking Information

Official Airport Parking

Terminal Parking

There are 3 terminal parking garages with convenient access to the terminals, each served by covered moving walkways. As the name suggests, the central parking lot is in the center of the airport, with connector bridges to all terminals.

Terminals B and E also have parking garages outside their respective terminals.

Rates are the same across these 3 parking garages:

Lost ticket fee: Applicable parking fee plus a $5 charge.

Economy Parking

The economy parking lot is on airport property, a short distance from the terminals. Passengers can ride the free shuttle from all terminals to the parking lot every 15 to 20 minutes.

Lost ticket fee: Applicable parking fee plus a $5 charge

BOS offers priority parking for clean-air vehicles powered by alternative fuels and has electric-vehicle parking spaces in each parking garage.

Pickup or Drop-Off Parking

BOS has a cell phone waiting lot located a 5-minute drive from the terminals for friends or family waiting to pick up passengers. The parking lot is free to use for 30 minutes, but vehicles must not be left unattended. The lot is located at the intersection of Hotel Drive and Service Road.

Once the passenger has called for collection, vehicles can proceed to the arrivals level for curbside pick-up.

Alternatively, short-term parking is available in all of the terminal lots for a fee.

Off-Site and Hotel Parking

There are a few off-site lots that offer lower-cost parking than the airport’s day rates. Prices start from $7 per day.

Some are hotels that offer accommodation and parking packages that can be booked on airportparkingreservations.com or similar third-party booking sites.

Parking for Passengers With Disabilities

Parking for disabled passengers is available in all terminal parking garages and the economy parking lot. Shuttle services serving the economy parking lot are also wheelchair-accessible.

Parking Contact Number

General parking inquiries: 617-561-1673

Car Rental at BOS Airport

The car rental center is on airport property, just a short distance from the terminals. Free shuttle buses run from the lower level of all terminals to the car rental center every 5 to 6 minutes.

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BOS Airport Hotels

There are many hotels in the area surrounding Boston Logan International Airport, with one property, the Hilton Boston Logan Airport, directly on airport property. Accommodations range from 2- to 5-star hotels to suit different budgets, and many provide complimentary shuttle services to and from the airport.

Top 3 Hotel Stays Using Points

From a convenience standpoint, it’s hard to do better than the Hilton Boston Logan Airport. The hotel is adjacent to the airport via an enclosed walkway, allowing you to walk directly from your gate to the check-in desk. Guests can use the business center, indoor pool, gym, and a 24/7 shuttle service to the subway and water taxi. For award nights, note that Hilton no longer publishes an award chart and uses a dynamic pricing model across all its hotels. With that said, you can often redeem a free night at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport from around 54,000 points per night.

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel is a short drive from the airport and in one of Boston’s most popular areas, the Seaport District. The hotel offers great views of the harbor and is within walking distance of restaurants, the TD Garden, the Boston Convention Center, and the Exhibition Center. With Marriott Bonvoy’s dynamic pricing, the points needed largely depend on the time of year you visit, but you must generally pay around 45,000 points per night.

The Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor features sweeping views of the harbor and Boston’s skyline and provides a complimentary airport shuttle for easy access. The hotel is within walking distance of several of the city’s well-known historic attractions, dining, and public transportation, including the MBTA and water taxi. Award nights at this Category 4 property start at 12,000 points per night.

If you’re looking to top off your points to stay at any of these hotels, see our guides on the best ways to earn more World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, or Hilton Honors points.

Final Thoughts

Recent upgrades to BOS have improved terminal layouts, airside connections, and passenger amenities, making the airport quicker and easier to navigate. Looking ahead, planned enhancements of Terminal E promise further gains, with improved international arrivals facilities and a new transportation center. As these future enhancements take shape, BOS is positioning itself as a more efficient, passenger-focused airport ready to meet its growing demand.