The airport handles domestic flights and some international routes to Europe and the Caribbean, playing a strategic role for the entire Baltimore and Washington area.
Gateway to both Baltimore, with its historic Inner Harbor, and to Washington D.C., a short distance away.
How to get to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
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Average travel time to BWI
Parking near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Hourly Garage costs up to $30/day; Daily Garage $16/day; Express Lot $14/day; Rail Station Garage (convenient for MARC) $12/day; Long-Term Lots A and B, the most economical, $11/day.
How to get to Baltimore from BWI
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Car rental at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
A shuttle is required to reach the car rental company counters.
With a license in Latin characters, for short stays a driver's license, passport, and credit card are sufficient; no International Driving Permit needed.
Hotels near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Linthicum Heights (airport area)
2-3 miles from the terminal with a round-the-clock free airport shuttle at both properties; the Inner Harbor is another 20-25 minutes by car or the MTA Light Rail.
Best for: Anyone with a dawn flight or a short stopover who prefers a free shuttle to a taxi toward the harbor.
- Free airport shuttle included at both properties
- Lower prices than the harbor areas
- An area of highway interchanges, with little to do in the evening
- You need the shuttle, a car, or the Light Rail to reach the harbor
Recommended hotels
- Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport About 2 miles from the terminal with a round-the-clock free shuttle, breakfast included, and a MARC/Light Rail station nearby to reach downtown. View availability
- Holiday Inn Express Baltimore - BWI Airport NE A recently renovated property just minutes from the terminal, with a free airport shuttle and a buffet breakfast included. View availability
Inner Harbor and Harbor East
20-25 minutes by car or taxi from the airport, or the MTA Light Rail in 25-30 minutes to Camden Yards.
Best for: Anyone who wants the aquarium, the harbor museums, and Camden Yards within walking distance, with the Light Rail close at hand for the airport.
- National aquarium, harbor museums, and Camden Yards within walking distance
- Direct Light Rail to the airport, a real alternative to a taxi
- Parking is almost always paid
- A very touristy area, with higher prices on game nights
Recommended hotels
- Baltimore Marriott Waterfront In Harbor East, a few steps from the aquarium and Fell's Point, with an indoor pool and harbor views from the upper floors. View availability
- Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor Directly connected to the Baltimore Convention Center, on the Inner Harbor, a few minutes' walk from Camden Yards. View availability
Fells Point
20-25 minutes by car or taxi from the airport; no direct Light Rail, so you'll need a taxi or rideshare, or the harbor bus to the Inner Harbor.
Best for: Anyone who wants the historic waterfront neighborhood, with cobblestone streets and Baltimore's liveliest evening spots.
- A historic waterfront neighborhood, with cobblestone streets and its own marina
- Bars and restaurants open late, livelier than the Inner Harbor
- Narrow, cobblestone streets, awkward with heavy luggage
- Farther on foot from Camden Yards and the harbor museums
Recommended hotels
- Pendry Baltimore In the former 1914 Pier terminal on Thames Street, with a seasonal rooftop pool and a restaurant by chef Andrew Carmellini. View availability
- The Inn at Henderson's Wharf, an Ascend Collection Hotel A former tobacco warehouse with a private marina, in a quiet corner of Fell's Point, with just 38 rooms and personalized service. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
- lounges
- 4
- with Priority Pass
- 3
- paid entry
- from 50 USD
- earliest opening
- 04:15
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The single terminal handles domestic connections and some international routes.
The recommended safety margin for international flights is 2.5-3 hours.
Map of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Does BWI serve both Baltimore and Washington?
Yes, it is practically equidistant from both: 15 minutes by train from Baltimore, 30-40 minutes from Washington.
Q. Is it better to use the MARC or Amtrak from BWI?
MARC is cheaper (5-12 USD) but geared toward weekday commuting with fewer weekend runs; Amtrak (10-45 USD) is more frequent but pricier.
Q. Which airline is BWI a hub for?
Southwest Airlines has its main hub here.
Q. How do you reach the train station from the BWI terminal?
With a free shuttle running 24 hours a day, with departures every 10-15 minutes.
Q. Which lounges accept Priority Pass?
Minute Suites (Concourse C), The Club BWI (Concourse D) and Chesapeake Club Lounge (Concourse E).
Q. How much does lounge access cost without a business class ticket?
The lowest entry price is 50 USD, at The Club BWI (Concourse D).
Q. What time does the first lounge open?
At 04:15: The Club BWI (Concourse D).
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
