BWI Airport Marriott is located less than 3km (1.9 miles) from Baltimore Washington International Airport and is linked by a shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include an on-site restaurant, business services and a fitness centre with a pool.
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Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Guide (BWI)
Airport info
Code:
BWI
Number of terminals:
1
Timezone:
GMT -4:00
Address:
Maryland Aviation Administration, Third Floor, Terminal Building, PO Box 8766, BWI Airport, Maryland 21240-0766, United States
Location:
The airport is located 16km (10 miles) south of Baltimore and 52km (31 miles) north of Washington DC.
Telephone:
(410) 859 7111.
Here you'll find essential information on Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Airport news:
BWI recently expanded and improved many of its facilities and infrastructure, including general terminal and access improvements.
Information:
The Customer Service Centre (tel: (410) 859 7992) is situated on the upper level of the terminal between concourses B and C. It is open 0900-1700 Mon-Fri. There are information points at a number of locations throughout the terminal complex.
Website:
www.bwiairport.com Driving directions:
The I-195 serves the terminal directly, with a designated airport exit. From Washington DC, take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, heading north, until signs for I-195/BW appear. Bear right and follow I-195 to the airport. From Baltimore, take Russell Street south to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, then follow the parkway south to the junction with I-195, and merge left off the parkway onto I-195 for the airport.
Public Transport
Public transport rail:
Rail: The airport has its own station (tel: (410) 672 6169), connected to the terminal by free shuttle buses which run from the lower level roadway. A light rail service (tel: (410) 539 5000; www.mtamaryland.com) is available to downtown Baltimore and Hunt Valley (journey time: under 30 minutes). Amtrak trains (tel: 800 872 7245; www.amtrak.com) run to all destinations on the east coast of the United States. MARC trains (tel: 1 800 325 7245; www.mtamaryland.com) serve Baltimore, Washington DC, Prince Georges County, Anne Arundel County and Harford County.
Public transport road:
Bus: MTA bus No. 17 (tel: (410) 539 5000; www.mtamaryland.com) links the airport with Patapsco light rail station to the south of central Baltimore. SuperShuttle (tel: 1 800 258 3826; www.supershuttle.com) offers scheduled shared ride van services to/from Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and surrounding areas in Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia. The Airport Shuttle (tel: (410) 381 2772 or 1 800 776 0323; www.theairportshuttle.com) runs a door-to-door service covering Howard County, Maryland. A Washington DC Metro bus service, the BWI Express B30 (tel: (202) 637 7000; www.wmata.com), runs from the airport to Washington's Greenbelt metro station.
Taxi: Taxis are readily available outside the airport. The taxi rank is situated outside the baggage claim area on the terminal's lower level. Taxi information is available (tel: (410) 859 1100; www.bwiairporttaxi.com). The fare to downtown Baltimore is around US$35, and to Washington $90.
Terminal facilities
Money:
ATMs and bureaux de change available in the terminal, along with a bank.
Communication:
Telephones and paid-for Wi-Fi Internet access are available, as are postal services.
Food:
The airport has wide range of restaurants, cafés and bars, both pre and post security.
Shopping:
There is an extensive variety of shops, located both before and after security, including a duty-free shop located on the International (E) Concourse.
Luggage:
Left luggage facilities have been suspended due to security concerns. There is a lost property office (tel: (410) 859 7387) at the Customer Service Centre on the upper level of the terminal between Concourses B and C.
Other:
The airport provides a children’s play area. There is also a tribute area located on the departures level pre-security between Concourses B and C, showcasing the life and work of US Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, after whom the airport is named. There are family rest areas, a meditation area and an observation gallery.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
A conference room (tel: (410) 859 7394) is available at the terminal, which is equipped for wireless Internet service. The adjacent Four Points by Sheraton Hotel (tel: (410) 859 3300; www.starwoodhotels.com) also offers a conference centre and meeting rooms, as does the nearby Holiday Inn BWI (tel: (410) 859 8400; www.holidayinn.com). Almost all pay telephones have jacks for plugging in laptops.
Disabled facilities:
TDD telephones are available throughout the airport. There are disabled toilets, as well as lifts and ramps, and reserved disabled parking. Pick-up and set-down spaces are available on the upper level terminal road, where disabled passengers can seek assistance from Skycapporters (tel: (410) 850 7674). Some car hire companies provide hand-controlled vehicles. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline of this when booking their ticket.
Car parking:
There is space for a total of around 25,000 cars at the airport, with short-term parking available directly in front of the terminal in the hourly garage (the first hour is free), a daily garage located about three minutes from the terminal, as well as several satellite car parks offering daily, long-term and express parking. Regular courtesy shuttle buses service the parking facilities. Parking information is available (tel: (410) 859 9230).
Car rental:
Companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. They are based at the new car hire facility on Stoney Run Road and New Ridge Road, 10 minutes from the terminal; a free shuttle bus service runs between the facility and the terminal.
Airport hotels
Candlewood Suites Baltimore Linthicum
Candlewood Suites Baltimore Linthicum hotel is located less than 1km (0.6 miles) from Baltimore Washington International Airport and is linked via a complimentary shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include an on-site fitness centre and basic business services.
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Comfort Suites BWI Airport
Comfort Suites BWI Airport is located 1.6km (1 mile) from Baltimore Washington International Airport and is linked via a complimentary shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include free parking, high-speed Internet access and a fitness centre.
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Courtyard by Marriott BWI
Courtyard by Marriott BWI is located adjacent to the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and is linked via a shuttle bus service. The hotel has on-site dining facilities, a fitness centre and provides business services.
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Embassy Suites at BWI Airport
Embassy Suites at BWI Airport is located less than 3km (1.9 miles) from Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and is served by a complimentary shuttle bus service. Other facilities include a business centre, an on-site restaurant and a swimming pool.
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Extended Stay America BWI Airport
Extended Stay America BWI Airport is located close to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The hotel is pet friendly and offers wireless Internet access.
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Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
The 200-room Four Points by Sheraton Hotel is located within the grounds of Baltimore Washington International Airport, and offers indoor and outdoor pools as part of its fitness suite.
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Hampton Inn BWI Airport
Hampton Inn BWI Airport is located less than 2.5km (1.5 miles) from Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and is linked via a shuttle bus service. The hotel provides complimentary parking for the duration of the stay.
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Hilton BWI Airport
Hilton BWI Airport is located within walking distance of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and is linked via a complimentary shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include a business centre, fitness room and on-site dining options.
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Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport
Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport is a five-minute drive from Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and is linked via a complimentary shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include a fitness centre, pool and free-use business centre.
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Holiday Inn Baltimore-BWI Intl. Airport
Holiday Inn Baltimore-BWI Intl. Airport is located close to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and is linked via a shuttle bus service. The hotel has volleyball and basketball courts, a swimming pool and an on-site restaurant.
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Holiday Inn Express BWI Airport West
Holiday Inn Express BWI Airport West is located 5km (3 miles) from Baltimore Washington International Airport and is linked via a complimentary shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre, business services and an outdoor pool. There is also an on-site restaurant.
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Hyatt Place Baltimore BWI Airport
Hyatt Place Baltimore BWI Airport is located less than 4km (2.5 miles) from Baltimore Washington International Airport and is linked via a complimentary shuttle bus service. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi Internet access and on-site parking, and is home to an indoor swimming pool.
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Residence Inn BWI
Residence Inn BWI is located close to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and is linked via an airport shuttle service (at an additional cost). Hotel facilities include a fitness centre, pool and meeting space.
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