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Logan International Airport Insider Guide
BOSBoston’s main airport. Spread-out terminals, good public transit, improving food and lounges.
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25min
Transit to city
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45min
Immigration
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35min
Security buffer
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Leave with 6–10 hours+
Leave the airport?
OK to leave:
6–10h
10h+
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Lounges
| Terminal | Lounge | Access | Showers | Good for | Price (paid) |
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| A | Delta Sky Club | Delta/Amex/eligible | Some | Buffet, bar | Paid varies |
| B | AA Admirals/United Club | Airline/eligible/paid | Limited | Snacks, drinks | Paid varies |
| C/E | PP/contract (e.g., The Lounge, Air France, BA) | PP/Dragon/Paid/airline | Some | Buffet/snacks | About $35–60 USD for PP/paid |
Lounge access varies by terminal; some have showers (Air France/BA, certain clubs).
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Traveler notes
- Security can spike; check TSA wait times.
- Terminal moves (e.g., to E) can be long; leave time.
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Sleep / Rest
- Limited comfy seating; lounges/hotels nearby are better.
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Food
- Decent local chains (Legal seafood, etc.) plus standard options. Quality varies by terminal.
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Showers
- Available in some airline/PP lounges (check AF/BA/selected clubs).
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Luggage Storage
- Limited/none; travel light.
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Transit to City
- Silver Line (free to airport) to South Station; Blue Line also an option. ~20–40 minutes total to downtown.
- Taxi/Rideshare: 15–45 minutes depending on traffic.
- Buffer: Back at BOS 3h international, 2h domestic.
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Essentials
- SIM/eSIM: Buy in city.
- ATMs: Decline DCC; pay in USD.
- Wi‑Fi: Free.
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