Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
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BWI Airport, Baltimore
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
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Southwest Curbside check in is a must for a morning flight. The line always moves faster.
If you're flying Southwest or AirTran put of Terminal A/B, there's a second, waaaay less crowded security line near Baggage Carousel 1.
If your flight to Newark or NYC is very delayed, consider jumping on AMTRAK - the station is a shuttle bus ride away & often airlines will give out vouchers.
Sadly the sneaky lower level security has now been closed. Timing is everything on the upper level. Fkrs!
Erin O'DonovanMay 10, 2016Try to check in online ahead of time - security lines are unpredictable here
Tavo DeObalDecember 30, 2018American Airlines cree don’t know how to read residency cards, she insisted it was expired and it wasn’t. Make sure you can translate Spanish to them. You cannot pay for baggage without having a CC
Use the short term parking lot if you're running late. Super east to walk to terminal via overhead walkways--great for hot/cold days...
Really easy airport to get through for being a big metro-area airport
The cell lot is a little difficult to find but is close to the terminal.
Terminals A and B are connected, so you can use whichever security line is shorter. Also, if flying Southwest, use the curbside checkin. It's always shorter than going inside.
Get here early. This is definitely a crowd airport with a congested security screening.
Cell phone lot right near the entrance to airports is an easy to place to hang out without having to get harrassed by the staties..
Allen DunnMay 13, 2012Southwest passengers: Check out the new security checkpoint next to Baggage Claim 1 on the lower level.
What’s the difference between a hippo and a zippo? One’s heavy. The other is just a little lighter.
AirTran flies out of Terminal C now as well. Be sure to attention to your gate
Valerie StewartDecember 1, 2013try and avoid the "pick up" area outside baggage claim...total chaos on holidays!- Nick FodenJune 8, 2012Nurture your inner grandparent and grab a rocking chair in Terminal B while you wait for your flight.
If you’re going here try to arrive at the last minute because the airport doesn’t have jack squat for dining options.
Stop complaining about TSA and get Precheck and walk through! It's worth it.
When traveling om southwest, go through security downstairs at baggage claim there is usually no Line!
Glenda HolmesMarch 14, 2012Thanks for the tips on the downstairs SWA security line! It was fast and easy :-)
Janice H.June 17, 2014Expect the unexpected TSA agents can change the rules at the last minute, then treat all involved like they're idiots.
Huge Southwest hub, more convenient to Baltimore than Washington...
There's a new security checkpoint downstairs in A gate. Usually not many people down there (since many people don't know about it).
Surprisingly the prices for food here match real world standards!
If u ve a flight in the evening u are good even if u arrive 30 mins before flight. The airport is always deserted.
Juerray GrantSeptember 27, 2014Saturday morning travel was so easy, but both food down on A gate at the end.
There's now a security checkpoint on the Gate A baggage level. Use it and skip the lines!
Extra time between flights? The rocking chairs along the ramp to Terminal B are nice (if you have noise reduction earphones).
Jamie KerrJuly 15, 2011Come with a charged cell phone and computer..there are few outlets and they are hard to find. They are frequently all being used.
Steven MartinezDecember 30, 2015Make sure to have your phone charged, they don't have charging stations in each chair like in other airports.
Villa pizza - appears they don't clean the ovens the pizza comes out with soot all over the crust. Bleah!
You have to sit and rock for awhile on the observation deck...relaxing easy to wait :-)- James H.December 10, 2014Convenient airport but the car rental takes a longtime since it is about ten minute bus ride from airport.
- I hate getting to this airport from the DC area but once you get here flying is pretty easy.
If flying Airtran check your gate! Terminal B and C do not connect and the flights are now out of the Southwest terminal due to the merger. Signs still point Airtran customers to B.
Flying southwest? Try the new downstairs security line. Quick, easy and not crowded (yet).
Terri LedfordSeptember 14, 2013BGR Burger very good! Panda Express listed on directory, but is closed .
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
7050 Friendship Rd (Elm Rd)
Baltimore, MD 21240
United States
Baltimore, MD 21240
United States
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is an international airport serving the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area in the United States.
Open until 9:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
(410) 859-7111
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