Which terminal at Logan is for international flights?

International Arrivals Boston Logan International Airport is served by some 50 international destinations. Most of Boston Logan's international arrivals come through Terminal E for U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing.



Terminal E is the dedicated international terminal at Boston Logan International Airport. While some international departures (particularly to Canada) may occasionally use other terminals like Terminal B or C due to airline-specific gates or pre-clearance, almost all arriving international flights that require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing come through Terminal E. In 2026, the terminal is completing significant modernization efforts, including a new multi-level transportation center and expanded gate areas. The terminal is easily recognizable by its iconic red roof and serves as the primary hub for major global carriers like British Airways, Lufthansa, and Emirates.

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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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Logan Airport is quite large but is relatively easy to navigate. Walkways connect the terminals, and regular shuttle buses help visitors get around. The airport shuttles operate 24 hours a day and stop at every terminal every 15 to 20 minutes.

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To find out your flight's terminal, you generally just need to check your airline confirmation or flight itinerary. This can be found either in your email confirmation, or on the airline's website closer to the day of departure.

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Boston Logan International (BOS) The best time to go through security at Logan Airport is Thursdays at 10 – 11 p.m., where you'll only wait around 3 minutes, whereas the worst time is Friday at 5 – 6 p.m., where you'll wait a whopping 45 minutes.

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Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight. That said, there are many factors to consider that will help you decide how much time you should budget for at the airport.

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Due to expected customer volume, for flights departing Logan International Airport (BOS) between 5-8am and between 1-4pm (Eastern), please plan to arrive 3 hours prior to your flight for both domestic and international flights.

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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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At the very minimum it will take between 45 minutes to an hour after landing to get out of the airport, but can easily take up to two hours.

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Departing from/Arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Check in at Terminal 1 for all flights to Canada, the U.S., and all international destinations. All Air Canada flights are gated at Terminal 1.

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Some airports assign airlines to specific terminals. You can check this by visiting the airport's website, though be sure to check for your specific flight, as some airlines operate out of multiple terminals. Monitors and signs within the airport will also be able to direct you to the correct terminal.

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You can walk between the two but they are not connected, so you must leave the secured area.

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In cases where the connecting flight is one another airline or another terminal, passengers must go through a security and baggage check once again before you get on board the connecting flight to reach your destination.

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Customs and immigration are usually required at the connecting airport for international flights. You don't always have to for domestic flights. In most cases, passengers on layover flights must clear customs and immigration at the first point of entry.

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If you checked a bag, you'll have to collect it from baggage claim from the international flight. You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight.

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