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Logan International Airport

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Snapshot

Boston’s main airport. Spread-out terminals, good public transit, improving food and lounges.

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Lounges

Terminal Lounge Access Showers Good for Price (paid)
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).

Traveler notes

  • Security can spike; check TSA wait times.
  • Terminal moves (e.g., to E) can be long; leave time.

Sleep / Rest

  • Limited comfy seating; lounges/hotels nearby are better.

Food

  • Decent local chains (Legal seafood, etc.) plus standard options. Quality varies by terminal.

Showers

  • Available in some airline/PP lounges (check AF/BA/selected clubs).

Luggage Storage

  • Limited/none; travel light.

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.

Essentials

  • SIM/eSIM: Buy in city.
  • ATMs: Decline DCC; pay in USD.
  • Wi‑Fi: Free.
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