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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

7.2/ 10

Passengers

40M+

Security

15 min

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

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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

7.2/ 10

Passengers

40M+

Security

15 min

8 photos

The Boston skyline rises behind Boston Logan International Airport on a foggy day, viewed from Winthrop across the harbor. — Photo: 4300streetcar
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The wide lower-level international arrivals hall in Terminal E with tiled floors, support columns, and BOS airport signage. — Photo: hildgrim
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Jet bridges and parked aircraft at the upper Terminal B gates and lower Terminal C gates, seen from the Terminal B parking garage. — Photo: 4300streetcar
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An aerial view shows Logan's runways, terminals, and surrounding water on the East Boston peninsula. — Photo: David Wilson
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The exterior facade and entrance area of Terminal E at Boston Logan International Airport. — Photo: TCY
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A United Boeing 737 waits at gate B25 while another United plane lands and a UPS cargo jet taxis on the ramp. — Photo: 4300streetcar
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Logan Airport's terminals and airfield after a thunderstorm, viewed from Bayswater Street to the north. — Photo: 4300streetcar
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Boston Logan International Airport spreads below as a departing aircraft lifts off from runway 22L. — Photo: 4300streetcar
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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 airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOS.

Updated Jul 21, 2026

4 terminals (A, B, C, E) with airside connections between B/C/E
Major hubs for JetBlue and Delta; serves 40+ airlines
Serves ~40M+ passengers annually with strong international options in Terminal E
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

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.5

Food7.8

Transport7.5

Disruption resilience7.2

Key Stats

Annual passengers

40M+

Terminals

4 active terminals

On-time departures

77%

Avg security

15 min

Best For

Local food optionsPublic transit accessInternational lounges in ECredit card lounge access

Watch Out For

Fragmented terminals requiring planningPeak-hour security linesLimited standout lounges for non-PP usersWeather-related delays in winter

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

8 photos

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 airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BOS.

Updated Jul 21, 2026

4 terminals (A, B, C, E) with airside connections between B/C/E
Major hubs for JetBlue and Delta; serves 40+ airlines
Serves ~40M+ passengers annually with strong international options in Terminal E
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

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation6.5

Food7.8

Transport7.5

Disruption resilience7.2

Key Stats

Annual passengers

40M+

Terminals

4 active terminals

On-time departures

77%

Avg security

15 min

Best For

Local food optionsPublic transit accessInternational lounges in ECredit card lounge access

Watch Out For

Fragmented terminals requiring planningPeak-hour security linesLimited standout lounges for non-PP usersWeather-related delays in winter