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PHL terminals & airport map

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has six terminals: Terminals A through F. Here's which terminal your airline departs from, the PHL terminal map, how to get between terminals, and where security is — so you walk in knowing exactly where to go.

Diagram of a typical airport terminal layout — departures level up top, security checkpoints, then concourses branching out to the gates.
How a terminal is usually laid out: ticketing and security up top, with concourses fanning out to your gate below.
PHL TSA wait times todayLive security waits by checkpoint, the forecast, and your Leave-By Time.

How many terminals does Philadelphia airport have?

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has six terminals: Terminals A through F. Which terminal you use comes down to your airline — check the list below before you leave home.

Which terminal is your airline in at PHL?

Use the PHLterminal map below to see each terminal. We label airline assignments only once we've confirmed them against the airport's own sources, so you never head to the wrong building.

PHL terminal map tap a terminal

PHL · Terminal A

We're still verifying which airlines use this terminal. Check the live board for current gate and terminal info.

PHL wait times by terminal

Where is security in each terminal at PHL?

Each PHL terminal has its own TSA checkpoint, and the line can be short in one terminal and long in the next. Before you pick when to leave, check wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane. Not sure how long to budget? How long does airport security really take breaks it down by the hour.

How do you get between terminals at PHL?

At PHLyou can move between terminals on foot or by the airport's inter-terminal connector — follow the signage. A terminal change can mean re-clearing security, so leave yourself a cushion.

What is the minimum connection time at PHL?

Give yourself a real cushion to connect at PHL: about 45–60 minutes for a domestic-to-domestic connection, and 90 minutes or more when international travel or a terminal change is involved. See our full guide to minimum connection time.

Arrivals, departures, and getting around PHL

  • Departures are usually upstairs. Most PHL terminals put ticketing, bag drop, and security on the upper (departures) level, with baggage claim and pickup below.
  • Follow your gate, not just your terminal. Inside security, signs point you to gate numbers and concourses — your boarding pass lists both.
  • Accessibility. Elevators, accessible restrooms, and wheelchair assistance are available throughout; ask your airline ahead of time, or look for TSA Cares if you need extra help at screening.
  • Picking someone up? Head to baggage claim on the arrivals level — but to catch a flight, everything you need is on the departures side above.
Cheap PHL parking — comparedFind the lot closest to your terminal and fold the shuttle into your Leave-By Time.

Lounges, dining, and shops live inside each terminal past security — handy once you're through, but they shouldn't change when you leave home. Browsing other airports? TSA wait times by airport lists them all.

Common questions about PHL terminals

How many terminals does Philadelphia airport have?

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has six terminals: Terminals A through F. Which one you use depends on your airline, so check the terminal list above before you head out.

Which terminal is your airline in at PHL?

Use the terminal map above to see which airlines use each PHL terminal. We label assignments only once we've confirmed them against the airport's own sources.

How do you get between terminals at PHL?

At PHL you can move between terminals on foot or by the airport's inter-terminal connector — follow the signage, and remember a terminal change can mean re-clearing security.

Where is security in each terminal at PHL?

Each PHL terminal has its own TSA checkpoint, and the wait can differ a lot from one terminal to the next. Check PHL wait times by terminal and head to the fastest open lane.

What is the minimum connection time at PHL?

Give yourself a real cushion to connect at PHL: roughly 45–60 minutes for a domestic-to-domestic connection and 90 minutes or more when international travel or a terminal change is involved.

You know your terminal. Now get the exact minute to walk out your door — built from today's live PHL security wait and your drive.

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