Airports
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)
Location: The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) south of Baltimore and 30 miles (50km) north of Washington.
Time: GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 410 859 7111.
Transfer between terminals: Walkways connect the four terminals.
Transfer to the city: The airport train station has trains going to both central
Baltimore and Washington DC; the station is connected to the
terminal by shuttle buses. A light rail service is also available
to downtown Baltimore and Hunt Valley. There are also various bus
services to both cities, some dropping off at the central hotels.
Taxis are available and cost around $32 to Baltimore and $79 to
Washington DC.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz
and National.
Facilities: There are restaurants, bars, shops, duty-free and ATMs
throughout the airport. Other facilities include currency exchange
desks, postal services and information help desks. There is a
business centre in the International Terminal and fax and Internet
facilities at the top of Piers C and D. Facilities for the disabled
are good.
Parking: A short-term car park is in front of the terminal, and long-term
parking is available that is connected to the terminal by shuttle
buses.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.bwiairport.com
