US Airport · Massachusetts

Boston Logan (BOS)

Boston Logan International is the closest major US airport to its downtown core, sitting just three miles from the financial district across the harbor. Logan handles roughly 42 million passengers a year across four passenger terminals (A, B, C, E) connected airside in some cases and by a free shuttle bus loop landside. Delta runs its largest New England operation from Terminal A, JetBlue dominates Terminal C as a focus city, and most international wide-bodies use Terminal E. The Silver Line bus service offers a free ride into South Station for arriving passengers, which makes Logan unusually transit-friendly for a US airport.

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Terminals at BOS

Terminal A
Delta, Delta Connection, WestJet
Delta's New England hub. Two concourses (A and satellite) connected by an underground walkway. Sky Club on the mezzanine level.
Terminal B
American, Spirit, United (some)
Split into B North and B South, no airside connection between the two halves. American consolidated here after the 2024 reshuffle.
Terminal C
JetBlue, Cape Air, Sun Country
JetBlue's largest non-NYC operation. Connected airside to Terminal E via a post-security walkway opened in 2021.
Terminal E
International arrivals, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Emirates, JAL
Federal Inspection Services here. Some domestic United and Alaska flights also depart from E.

Getting to Boston Logan

Mode Details Cost Frequency
Silver Line SL1 (bus rapid transit)Connects all terminals to South Station with onward subway transfers. Free for arriving passengers boarding at the airport.Free arriving / $2.40 departingEvery 8-12 min
Blue Line subway via Airport StationFree Massport shuttle (route 22, 33, 55) connects terminals to Airport Station, then subway downtown in 8 minutes.$2.40 subway fareShuttle every 5-10 min
Logan Express busDirect coach service from Back Bay, Braintree, Framingham, Peabody, and Woburn with luggage handling.$3-12 one wayEvery 20-60 min by route
Taxi or rideshareDesignated pickup zones on the arrivals level; downtown is 10-15 minutes off-peak via the Ted Williams Tunnel.$25-40 to downtownOn demand
Water taxiSeasonal harbor service from the Logan ferry dock to Long Wharf and Rowes Wharf — scenic alternative for the Seaport area.$22 one wayEvery 30 min, seasonal

Parking at BOS

Tier Rate Shuttle Best for
Central Parking Garage$45/day maxWalk to terminals A, B, C, EShort stays and meet-and-greet
Terminal E Garage$45/day maxWalk to Terminal E, shuttle to othersInternational departures
Economy Lot$24/dayFree shuttle every 10-15 minTrips of 3-7 days
Off-airport lots (East Boston, Chelsea)$15-22/dayOperator shuttles 15-20 minLonger trips, lowest rates

Lounges at BOS

Delta Sky Club
📍 Terminal A and Terminal E
Delta One, Amex Platinum (Delta same-day), paid annual
American Admirals Club
📍 Terminal B
American premium cabin, oneworld Emerald, paid
JetBlue Mint Lounge
📍 Terminal C
Mint passengers only on transcon routes
Amex Centurion Lounge
📍 Terminal E (post-security, accessible to A and C airside)
Amex Platinum, Centurion, Business Platinum
Air France-KLM Lounge
📍 Terminal E
SkyTeam Elite Plus, business class
British Airways Galleries Lounge
📍 Terminal E
oneworld business and first, status

Top destinations from BOS

Destination Country From
London (LHR)United Kingdom$449Open route guide →
Paris (CDG)France$449Open route guide →
Rome (FCO)Italy$449Open route guide →
Los Angeles (LAX)United States$249Open route guide →
New York (JFK)United States$79Open route guide →
Miami (MIA)United States$169Open route guide →

Airlines at BOS

JetBlue Airways Delta Air Lines British Airways Virgin Atlantic Aer Lingus Lufthansa Air France Cathay Pacific Emirates American Airlines United Airlines Southwest Airlines Spirit Airlines Alaska Airlines

5 things you didn't know about Boston Logan

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  1. 1Logan is the closest big-city airport to its city centre in the United States — just 3 miles from Boston's Financial District as the crow flies, closer than DCA is to the US Capitol.
  2. 2The free Silver Line bus from each terminal directly to South Station is the most generous airport-to-downtown subsidy in the US — paid for entirely by parking revenue at the airport's two garages.
  3. 3Logan was named after WWI flying ace Edward Lawrence Logan, a Massachusetts state senator and Spanish-American War veteran — not the more famous General Lawrence Logan or the South Boston neighborhood.
  4. 4The airport's primary runway 4R/22L extends directly into Boston Harbor — incoming aircraft on the 22L approach pass within 30 feet of moored sailboats during the summer racing season.
  5. 5Boston was one of the first US airports to deploy biometric boarding at international gates — Delta launched the program at Logan in 2018, and JetBlue followed at Terminal C in 2019.

Frequently asked about BOS

Which terminal does JetBlue use at BOS?

JetBlue operates exclusively from Terminal C at Logan, where it runs its largest base outside New York. There's a post-security airside connector to Terminal E if you're transferring to or from a JetBlue international partner like Emirates or Aer Lingus, so you don't need to re-clear security.

How long does the Silver Line take to South Station?

The SL1 typically takes 18-25 minutes from the airport stops to South Station depending on traffic in the Ted Williams Tunnel. It's free for arriving passengers, making it the cheapest way into central Boston. Allow extra time during weekday rush hours.

Is there a rail link directly from Logan?

Not directly. The Blue Line's Airport Station is on the mainland, and Massport runs free shuttle buses (routes 22, 33, 55) from each terminal to the station every 5-10 minutes. From Airport Station, downtown Boston is 8 minutes away on the subway.

Can I walk between terminals at Logan?

Terminals A and E are connected airside; Terminal C and E share a walkway too. Landside, the free Massport shuttle bus loops continuously between all terminals and the parking garages every few minutes.

Nearby airports

Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT)
55 mi N
Sometimes cheaper for budget routes; about 75 min drive
Providence T.F. Green (PVD)
65 mi S
Southwest base; useful alternative for southern New England
Portland Jetport (PWM)
100 mi N
Maine option, limited national network