Do all terminals at PHL connect?

PHL consists of 7 terminals ? A-West, A-East, B, C, D, E, and F. The terminals are connected in a line, so passengers can walk from Terminal A-West right through to Terminal F if they need to.



Yes, as of 2026, all seven terminals at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)—Terminals A-West, A-East, B, C, D, E, and F—are connected airside (behind the security checkpoints). This means that once you have cleared security at any terminal, you can walk to any other gate without having to exit the secure area or be re-screened. The terminals are arranged in a linear fashion, and a full walk from A-West to F takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes. For those who prefer not to walk, the airport operates a free shuttle bus within the secure area, with stops at Terminal F (Gate F-14), Terminal C (Gate C-16), and Terminal A-East. This "connected" layout makes PHL an excellent airport for layovers, allowing passengers to access any of the 150+ restaurants and shops across the entire airport complex regardless of which airline they are flying.

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Domestic Travel Travelers can walk all the way from terminal A to F or use a courtesy shuttle bus connecting Terminal F with Terminals A and C. Walking from Terminal A-West to Terminal F takes approximately 45 minutes. While shuttle buses run every 10 minutes and the ride is about 5-7 minutes.

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The short answer is no. PHL is a large airport. 1 hour is not enough to deplane, walk to a different terminal, and then gate.

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Passengers should arrive at the Airport at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure of a domestic flight and 3 hours prior to the scheduled departure of an international flight.

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Terminal A Opened in 2003 as the new international terminal, it is now home to American (domestic and international), British Airways, and Lufthansa.

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Is 40 minutes enough time for a layover in Philadelphia? That depends if you are domestic and just switching planes and using the same carrier, and it is in the same terminal yes. you wont have any time to do anything but go straight to your gate.

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Servicing more than 32 million passengers annually, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is one of the busiest airport hubs in the United States.

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Generally, this means that the airport has more than one terminal building or concourse, and you will have to get from the one in which you arrive to a different one in order to make your next flight.

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You have two options depending on time and mood. You can either walk through the B/C connector to gate C-16 and grab a shuttle to F gates that run every 10 minutes or less. Or you can just walk airside through the terminals about 20-30 mins depending on pace which is what I usually do. Either way allow 30 mins.

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You will need to reclear TSA security once you arrive in your departure terminal. For international arriving passengers, you must claim all checked bags at Customs and recheck with your departing airline, even if the bags are checked to your final destination! To learn more about the AirTrain system, click here.

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If your itinerary was purchased as one ticket (as in: you have only one itinerary and one confirmation number), and the connection time was too short and you miss the second (or third) flight, you can rest easy, no matter what happens. The airline will simply put you onto the next available flight, free of charge.

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You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.

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If the missed connection is the airline's fault (a delayed initial flight due to mechanical problems, for example), the airline should rebook you on the next available flight. If the next outbound flight is the following morning, the airline should either book you on another airline or provide accommodations and meals.

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Most airports that have many international flights have a separate international terminal. However, it is possible for both domestic and international flights to take off out of the same terminal.

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Two to three hours is the minimum recommended time for an international layover, but more might be needed. Sally French is a travel rewards expert who joined NerdWallet in 2020.

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A 4-hour layover may be enough time to leave the airport and explore the city. But it also depends on the airport's location, the time of day, and the immigration and customs procedures.

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