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Maryland Travel Guide

Maryland, United States — Airports

Baltimore-Washington Airport

Airport Code
BWI
Full Airport Name
Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Location
The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Baltimore and 30 miles (50km) north of Washington.
Time Zone
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Phone Number
Tel: +1 410 859 7111.
Terminal Transfer
Walkways connect the four terminals.
Ground Transport
The airport train station has trains going to both central Baltimore and Washington DC; the station is connected to the terminal by shuttle buses. A light rail service is also available to downtown Baltimore and Hunt Valley. There are also various bus services to both cities, some dropping off at the central hotels. Taxis are available and cost around $32 to Baltimore and $79 to Washington DC. Shuttle vans and Private cars are available and run by three major companies, namely CityHoppa, Shuttlefareand Super Shuttle.
Car Rental
Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall at the airport and cost around $32 to Baltimore and $79 to Washington DC. The journey to Baltimore takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes while the journey to Washington DC will take around 45 minutes.
Airport Facilities
There are restaurants, bars, shops, duty-free and ATMs throughout the airport. Other facilities include currency exchange desks, postal services and information help desks. There is a business center in the International Terminal and fax and Internet facilities at the top of Piers C and D. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Car Parking
A short-term car park is in front of the terminal, and long-term parking is available that is connected to the terminal by shuttle buses.
Departure Tax
None.
Website
www.bwiairport.com