Airport Guide to San Antonio International (SAT)

Airport Overview

Terminal Transfer | Getting into Town | Car Parking | Information Desks | Airport Facilities | Airport Disabled Facilities

San Antonio International Airport serves an average of eight million passengers per year and is located approximately 13km (8 miles) from downtown San Antonio, Texas. Flights to San Antonio International Airport come from a number of destinations, including Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, Newark, Memphis, New York, Denver, Washington DC, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Charlotte, Baltimore, Denver, Orlando, Mexico City, Cancun, and Monterrey.

Recent building work has improved the handling capacity of the airport, as well as its accessibility. In 2010, Terminal 2 was closed and the newly built Terminal B was opened; the old terminal was then aptly named Terminal A and Terminal 2 was demolished in early 2011. A third terminal, Terminal C, is to be built by 2015. Furthermore, the construction of major roads – Interstate 410 and U.S. Highway 281 – has significantly improved transport flow and driving time to and from San Antonio International.

Although fairly limited in terms of shopping and dining options, amenities are sufficient and service is warm and friendly, much like the charming city of San Antonio.

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Terminal Transfer

Passengers can walk between the two terminals via a covered walkway.

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Getting into Town

Taxi: Taxis are available at the kerbside on the lower level, just outside the baggage claim areas of Terminal A and B. Rates start at $2.50 for collection, after which each additional mile is charged at $2.25. A trip to downtown San Antonio, for example, will cost $25-30.

Bus: Catch a VIA city bus between Terminals A and B. A trip to downtown San Antonio will cost $1.10 and take approximately 30 minutes.

Airport Shuttle: The Go Airport Shuttle runs a shared-ride service between San Antonio International and downtown hotels every 15 minutes; fare is $18 per person. Rates for transport to other areas vary by zone.

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Car Parking

Three car parks offer a total of 7,076 spaces, including designated bays for the disabled. Two short-term car parks, one of which is undercover, charge $1 per 30 minutes up to two hours, $7 for two to four hours, $11 for four to six hours, and $24 for 24 hours. Long-term undercover parking is charged at $2 per hour up to a maximum of $10 per day.

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Information Desks

Information desks are situated near the baggage claim areas of Terminal A and B.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are ATMs and telephones, as well as currency exchange facilities and a post office.

Luggage: There are lost property offices and a Skycap porter service.

Conference and business: The Never 2 Late Business & Travel Centre in Terminal A provides access to business facilities and meeting rooms. There are computer stations in both terminals.

Other facilities: Facilities include a games room, a chapel and medical care facilities.

Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available at the airport.

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Airport Disabled Facilities

Flights to San Antonio International Airport come from main hubs in Mexico and the US. Airlines offering direct flights to these regions include Aeromar, Aeromexico, Aeromexico Connect, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, American Eagle, Continental Airlines, Continental Express, Delta, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, United Express, US Airways and VivaAerobus.

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