Washington Baltimore Airport Departures (BWI)

Flight Departures at Washington Baltimore Airport

Upon arrival and before exiting your mode of transfer to Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI), please make sure to collect all personal belongings so nothing is left behind.

Parking at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

There are several options for parking at Baltimore Washington Airport varying from the Hourly Garage directly connected with the terminal through skywalks to the Long Term Lots located further from the airport, and the Daily Garage in between. Free shuttles frequent the Daily Garage and the Long Term Lots transferring travelers to and from their vehicles.

The Cell Phone Lot is located only a few minutes from the terminal.

Transfers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

Rental Cars – The available rental car companies at Baltimore Washington Airport can be found in the separate car rental facility located approximately 10 minutes from the terminal. Complimentary shuttles run between the facility and the terminal building approximately every 10 minutes.

Buses – MTA operates bus routes #75, #107 and Commuter Bus 201. These routes service the airport and various areas surrounding BWI Airport.

Taxis – Taxi cabs provided by BWI Airport Taxi can be found at the taxi ranks located on the lower level, outside the Baggage Claim, near doors 5 and 13. To transfer to central Baltimore takes approximately 15 minutes and will cost around $35. Flat rates are not allowed and the taximeter should be turned on and display the amount.

To transfer with a taxi to the airport, please contact the local taxi supplier. More about taxis at Baltimore Washington Airport.

Trains – The BWI Marshall Airport Light Rail Station is located on the lower level outside Concourse E. It provides a direct connection with downtown Baltimore, Timonium and Hunt Valley through the MTA Light Rail Train.

The MTA MARC/Amtrak Train Station located nearby can be reached using the complimentary shuttles that run between terminal and the train station with a frequency of every 10 minutes between 5 AM and 1 AM and a frequency of every 25 minutes in the hours between 1 AM and 5 AM.

Hotel Shuttles – Hotel shuttles drop their guests off in specific zones outside the terminal. See a selection of hotels near BWI Airport.

Ride Shares and Private Transfers – Ride Share companies will drop their customers off in various locations outside the terminal. See more about private transfers to and from Washington Baltimore Airport.

Smoking at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

It is forbidden to smoke inside the airport as well as in any area outside other than the designated smoking areas. These can be found at the outer curb areas, on the center islands on the upper and lower levels, in front of the terminal.

WiFi at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

BWI offers complimentary high-speed WiFi connections to all visitors of the airport through the network “#MyBWI-Fi”. After connecting, accept the Terms and Conditions and surf away once the word “Done” shows up on your screen.

ATMs at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

ATMs/cash machines are available on both landside and airside throughout the terminal.

Currency Exchange at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

Currency exchange services are available in two locations of the airport terminal, one on landside between the Lost and Found Office and the American Airline ticketing area, and one on airside just beyond the D/E Security Checkpoint.

Nursing Stations at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

High-quality Mamava facilities for nursing mothers can be found near Gates A7, B2, C5, D2 and in the Children’s Play Area in the D/E Connector.

Two nursing rooms are also found near Gates A12 and E6.

Fitness at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

The airport has several options for getting some fitness into the traveling day, including the BWI Marshall Hiker-Biker Trail outside, the in airport Cardio Trails (one on landside and one on airside), and a fully-fledged gym on airside.

Meditation Room at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

The meditation room at BWI is a bit of a hidden gem. It can be found in the hallway behind the Delta ticket counter, close to the D/E Security Checkpoint. To access the meditation room, please call BWI Landside Operations at +1 410-859-7736.

Children’s Play Areas at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

There are rocking chairs provided in various locations around the terminal, and there are two separate play areas in the terminal building. One area is in the Observation Gallery where kids, and adults, can watch flights take off and taxi on the runway and taxiways. The other playground is located in the D/E Connector.

Family Restrooms at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

Family restrooms can be found in many locations around the airport, in some areas more than others. Some of these restrooms also have changing stations for adults.

Water Bottle Refilling Stations at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

Complimentary water bottle refilling stations can be found in many places in the airport terminal, including in the concourses.

Food and Beverage at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

There are numerous places to eat or drink something once on the airside of the terminal building. On the landside there are a few places available.

Shopping at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

On landside there are a few places selling mostly newspapers and related items, but once on airside the variety of shops supplied is big and travelers can buy technology, cosmetics, books and much more before their flight.