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General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Boston, US

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General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Boston, United States · North America

Solid mid-tier US airport with good food and transport options but suffers from terminal fragmentation and occasional congestion.

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use6.5
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail7.8
Ground access7.5
Reliability7.2
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Boston, United States · North America

Solid mid-tier US airport with good food and transport options but suffers from terminal fragmentation and occasional congestion.

Airportist Score

7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use6.5
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail7.8
Ground access7.5
Reliability7.2
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
15 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
20-30 min
MBTA Blue Line + Shuttle
Cheapest to city
MBTA Silver Line SL1
$ · 15-25 min
Lounges
12
6 rated worth it
On time
77%
of departures
Terminals
4

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Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km. Scored airports show their Airportist Score so you can weigh a switch.

BNHBoston Harbor Seaplane Base
Boston
2 km
OWDNorwood Memorial Airport
Norwood
24 km
BVYBeverly Municipal Airport
Beverly
26 km
BEDLaurence G Hanscom Field
Bedford
26 km
LWMLawrence Municipal Airport
Lawrence
40 km
MXGMarlborough Airport
Marlborough
41 km

BNHBoston Harbor Seaplane Base
Boston
2 km
OWDNorwood Memorial Airport
Norwood
24 km
BVYBeverly Municipal Airport
Beverly
26 km
BEDLaurence G Hanscom Field
Bedford
26 km
LWMLawrence Municipal Airport
Lawrence
40 km
MXGMarlborough Airport
Marlborough
41 km

BOSGuide

BOSGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2 hours early for domestic, 3 for international

Peak morning and evening rushes push security to 20-30+ min.

Check live checkpoint times on massport.com before heading to the airport.

Terminal

Use airside connections between B, C, and E

Avoid landside transfers; walk or take the connector.

Terminal A is isolated—plan extra time if connecting from there.

Food

Order ahead via FlyLogan app for BOS2Go pickup

Skip lines at popular spots like Legal Sea Foods or Shake Shack.

Works airside in connected terminals; many local Boston options available.

Status

Download FlyLogan app for real-time maps and alerts

Includes parking reservations, flight status, and amenity locations.

Essential for navigating the four-terminal layout efficiently.

Live conditions

Right now at BOS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Local food options
Public transit access
International lounges in E
Credit card lounge access

Watch out for

Fragmented terminals requiring planning
Peak-hour security lines
Limited standout lounges for non-PP users
Weather-related delays in winter

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.0

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.5

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.2

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.4

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

40M+

Terminals

4 active terminals

On-time departures

77%

Typical security

15 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BOS.

Updated Sep 9, 2026

4 terminals (A, B, C, E) with airside connections between B/C/E
Major hubs for JetBlue and Delta; serves 40+ airlines
Massport: 43.2 million passengers in calendar 2025 (10 million international, +3.8%)
Live TSA wait times published on official site
Extensive water bottle refill stations airside in all terminals
Remote Terminal option in Framingham for some Logan Express routes

8 official sources

https://www.massport.com/logan-airport
https://www.massport.com/our-business/year-review-2025
https://www.mbta.com/destinations/logan-airport
https://www.chase.com/sapphire-cards/lounges/bos
https://theclubairportlounges.com/lounges/bos-the-lounge-terminal-c
https://www.virginatlantic.com/en-US/where-we-fly/north-america/usa/boston/boston-airport-guide
https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/at-the-airport/security-wait-times
https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/getting-to-logan/parking

Full guide

Explore the BOS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, the Boston city center, and 2 other airports in the city
City center2 other airports
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Getting There
4 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: MBTA Blue Line + ShuttleCheapest: MBTA Silver Line SL1
View Getting There
Lounges
12 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 6 rated worth it.
Delta Sky ClubChase Sapphire Lounge by The ClubAir France Lounge
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
B/C/E airside connector saves time vs. landside shuttle between terminals
11 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
6 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Hydration StationsFlyLogan AppDining Variety
View Amenities
Water
Where to refill for free, and where a bottle costs the least airside.
3 spots2 free or refill
View Water
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

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Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 11:50 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 21, 15:50 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.