Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport is the primary international airport serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
It served 12.4 million passengers annually in 2022, making it the busiest airport in Pennsylvania and the 21st-busiest airport in the United States.
The airport is located 7 miles (11 km) from the city’s downtown area and has 22 airlines that offer nearly 500 daily departures to more than 130 destinations worldwide.
Address: 8500 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Phone: (215) 937-6937
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The Airport Most Bucks County Travelers Overlook, And Why That Should Change
Most Bucks County travelers don’t think twice about where to fly from. They open a browser, search Philadelphia International, and start comparing fares. A few…
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Allegiant Air Launching New Nonstop Flights to Florida from Trenton-Mercer and PHL Airports
Allegiant Air is making a bigger bet on the Philadelphia region this fall, announcing two new nonstop Florida routes that could mean cheaper travel options…
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Take a Peek Inside the Norwegian Jewel as it Sets Sail from Tinicum’s PhilaPort
The Norwegian Jewel recently set sail on its inaugural cruise from Philadelphia’s PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, bringing passengers from the city to Bermuda. The voyage marked the first departure…
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Fort Mifflin to Get $4.15 Million Tide Gate as Revolutionary War Landmark Battles Flooding and Funding Shortfalls
Fort Mifflin, one of Philadelphia’s most historic sites, will finally be receiving support after decades of struggles with flooding and limited funding, writes Frank Kummer…
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The Wawa Statistic Nobody Believes, Until You Do The Math
Wawa says it serves 1 billion customers every year. When I ask people to guess that number, they always come in low. Way low. No…
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Cruise Ships Are Back as Passengers Depart Tinicum Terminal
The Norwegian Jewel departed from its Tinicum terminal around 4 PM on April 16 with its passengers bound for Bermuda and beyond, writes Cherise Lynch…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County Unaffected by TSA Staffing Shortages
While Philadelphia International Airport has had to temporarily close security checkpoints due to TSA staffing shortages, the Trenton-Mercer Airport has continued to operate as usual, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier…
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Here’s How TSA Shortages Are Playing Out at Philadelphia Airport
Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport are moving through security lines smoothly despite a month-old partial federal government shutdown that has caused TSA employee shortages, writes…
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New City Controller Report Reveals Price Tag for Philly’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
Philadelphia will spend $620 million on the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, which is roughly ten percent of the $6.8 billion budget that was approved for…
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American Airlines Route Connects Philadelphia to Porto, Portugal
Starting in summer 2027, American Airlines will launch daily seasonal flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Porto Airport in Portugal, pending government approval, writes Emma…
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What a New Tinicum Cruise Port Could Mean for Delco Jobs, Tourism, and Real Estate
A new cruise terminal is coming to Delaware County, and, according to Tom Toole, team lead of Tom Toole Sales Group at RE/Max Main Line,…
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PHL Details $500M Rollout to Meet a Busy 2026 Travel Year
When visitors from around the world arrive in Philadelphia in 2026, the managers at Philadelphia International Airport hope they can make a good first impression,…
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Norwegian Jewel Sets Sail from Tinicum: How to Reserve Your Cabin on Philadelphia’s Newest Cruise Route
The excitement surrounding the region’s new cruise ship terminal near the airport in Tinicum, Delaware County keeps building, and now it’s official: Delaware Valley travelers…
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Why Delaware County Was Chosen as the Home of the New Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal
A major new chapter in our region’s tourism economy is taking shape along the Delaware River, where construction has begun on the new PhilaPort Cruise…
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New Seven-Year Agreement Anchors Return of Cruising to Philadelphia with New Terminal
A 15.5-acre site recently acquired along the Delaware River will become the location of a Norwegian Cruise Line terminal, as the Port of Philadelphia moves…
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Philadelphia Airport in Top 10 for Longest Departure Taxi Times
More time is spent these days on airport departures and arrivals, writes Andy Medici for Philadelphia Business Journal. The average departure taxi time increased from…
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The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin
If you’ve ever flown into Philadelphia from the New Jersey side, you’ve passed right over one of the most dramatic and least-known battles of the…
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PHL Holiday Flight Schedules Return to Normal as FAA Lifts Restrictions
Things should be running normally again at Philadelphia International Airport just in time for the Thanksgiving and holiday travel season, writes Henry Savage for The…
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