The single recently rebuilt terminal handles domestic connections and some seasonal routes.
Gateway to Pittsburgh, the city of bridges and former steel industry, now a growing university and technology hub.
How to get to Pittsburgh International Airport
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Average travel time to PIT
Parking near Pittsburgh International Airport
Multi-story parking facilities are located adjacent to the terminal: Terminal Garage costs $35/day, Terminal Lot $25/day; Shuttle Lot drops to $12/day (around $8/day booking online in advance). Rates have been reorganized following the completion of terminal reconstruction in early 2026.
How to get to Pittsburgh from PIT
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Car rental at Pittsburgh International Airport
All major car rental companies are represented at the terminal.
Driver's license, passport, and credit card are sufficient; an International Driving Permit is not required for short stays if the license is in Latin characters.
Hotels near Pittsburgh International Airport
Airport area
Free shuttles on request: the Hyatt Regency's has replaced the old covered walkway since 2025 (4-5 minutes), while the Drury Inn's covers Settlers Ridge in a few minutes.
Best for: Anyone with a dawn flight, a late-night arrival or a short layover who doesn't want to rely on traffic into the city.
- A shuttle at any hour, without depending on buses or traffic on Route 60
- Just minutes from check-in to the gate even with the new terminal
- Since 2025 the shuttle is always needed: you can no longer walk to the gate
- Around it only interchanges and parking lots, nothing to do on foot in the evening
Recommended hotels
- Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport The only hotel on airport grounds; having lost the walkway with the new terminal, it now connects with a free shuttle running round the clock. View availability
- Drury Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Airport Settlers Ridge Free shuttle on request to the airport, breakfast and an evening aperitif included every day; indoor pool for anyone who has hours to kill before a night flight. View availability
Downtown Pittsburgh
Bus 28X Airport Flyer in 40-60 minutes at city fare, or taxi/rideshare in 25-30 minutes, up to 50 at rush hour.
Best for: Anyone who wants the historic downtown, the theaters of the Cultural District and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
- Point State Park, theaters and restaurants reachable on foot
- Many restored historic hotels, with good service standards
- No direct train from the airport: only a slow bus or a car
- Hotel parking is almost always paid and not cheap
Recommended hotels
- Omni William Penn Hotel A historic 1916 hotel a few minutes on foot from Point State Park, with 597 rooms and a gym; among the most appreciated downtown for cleanliness and location. View availability
- Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh by IHG A boutique hotel in the former Fidelity Trust building, with a free evening aperitif; reviews praise the décor and central location. View availability
Station Square
Same times as downtown (taxi/rideshare 25-30 minutes, bus 28X about 40-60 minutes); from here you cross the river on foot over the Smithfield Street Bridge.
Best for: Anyone who wants the view of the three rivers and the historic incline without giving up restaurants and evening venues.
- Monongahela Incline 3 minutes on foot, with a view over Downtown from above
- Restaurants and a converted former rail depot right beneath the hotel
- Separated from downtown by a bridge: in the evening you still need to cross it
- Less choice of hotels compared to Downtown
Oakland and the university
The same bus 28X Airport Flyer also stops at Oakland; by car it takes 25-30 minutes from the airport, same as for Downtown.
Best for: Anyone visiting the Carnegie museums or with commitments at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon.
- Carnegie museums, the Cathedral of Learning and the campus reachable on foot
- A quiet neighborhood in the evening, with a good choice of university restaurants
- Hotel parking is almost always paid, as throughout downtown
- Farther from the theaters and nightlife of Downtown
Recommended hotels
- The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection A stone's throw from the University of Pittsburgh, with an inner garden and the Spirits & Tales restaurant praised in reviews for its breakfast. View availability
- Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place A few steps from both the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon, in a quiet area noted in reviews. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The single terminal, recently rebuilt, handles domestic connections and some seasonal routes.
It's good practice to arrive with 2–2.5 hours' notice for flights.
Map of Pittsburgh International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does the 28X Airport Flyer from Pittsburgh Airport cost?
$2.75 in cash, $2.50 with a ConnectCard; the trip takes about 40-45 minutes.
Q. Is there a metro at Pittsburgh Airport?
No, Pittsburgh's T light rail network doesn't reach the airport: only the 28X bus offers a direct public link.
Q. Does the 28X run at night?
Yes, from 4:00 am to midnight, with departures every 30 minutes, 7 days a week.
Q. Is Pittsburgh still a steel city?
The historic steel industry has largely faded: today the city focuses on universities and technology.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
