Which terminal in Philadelphia is for international flights?

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



At Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Terminal A-West is the primary terminal for international arrivals and departures. This terminal is a world-class facility that handles the majority of long-haul international flights, particularly those operated by American Airlines, as well as foreign flag carriers like British Airways or Lufthansa. It features its own Federal Inspection Station (FIS) for customs and immigration. Terminal A-East also handles some international traffic, but A-West is the modern "international gateway" of the airport. In 2026, the terminals are all connected airside, meaning you can walk between them without exiting security, but if you are arriving from abroad and not pre-cleared, you will be funneled through the A-West customs hall before being released into the main airport area.

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Once you are through security, all terminals and gates are accessible. It's about a 15-minute walk between F and C Terminal. American operates free shuttles between Terminals C and F and Terminals A and F.

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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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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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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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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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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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Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is considered a large airport, meaning it gets between 10 and 32.9 million passengers per year. Tampa International Airport ranked first in the same category.

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The General Guideline for How Early You Should Get to the Airport. 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.

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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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What is a good connection time? Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

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