San Francisco International Airport Terminal Information

Introduction

San Francisco International Airport has four terminals - the International Terminal, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. The three domestic terminals - 1, 2, and 3 - are laid out in a partial ring, with the domestic parking garage in its middle. The International Terminal completes the ring, with its dedicated parking placed in front of it, outside the ring. Presently, Terminal 2 is undergoing renovation.

The terminals are linked together by the AirTrain internal transit system, operating 24 hours per day. It is also possible for passengers to walk between terminals. Each terminal serves several airlines and a large number of destinations. Each terminal is well served by restaurants, bars, newsstands, shops, and ATMs (cash machines). Business services and banking services are available in the airport. Airline club lounges cater to the needs of frequent flyers.

International Terminal

San Francisco Airport's International Terminal serves many airlines, including Aeroflot, Air China, Air France, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines (Mexico), All Nippon Airways, Asiana, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Japan Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, LACSA, Lufthansa, Mexicana, Northwest (international), Philippine Airlines, Singapore Airlines, TACA, United Airlines (international), and Virgin Atlantic.

The International Terminal has two sets of gates: A1-A12 and G91-G102. The terminal has two AirTrain stations, located at opposite ends of the main hall, at one level above ticketing.

Terminal 1

San Francisco Airport's Terminal 1 serves Air Canada, Alaska Airlines (domestic / Canada), America West Airlines, ATA Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Midwest Airlines, Northwest (domestic), and US Airways.

Terminal 1 has three sets of gates: Rotunda A contains gates 1-17, boarding area B contains gates 20-36, and boarding area C contains gates 40-48. The terminal has one AirTrain station, which is located on level 5 of the domestic parking garage. A tunnel, elevators, and escalators connect it with the boarding areas.

Terminal 3

San Francisco Airport's Terminal 3 serves American Airlines, Ted, and United Airlines (domestic).

Terminal 3 has two sets of gates: boarding area E contains gates 60-67 and boarding area F contains gates 68-90. The Terminal 3 AirTrain station is on level 5 of the parking garage. A bridge ("skybridge") links the station with mezzanine-level 3 of the terminal proper.

Shopping

San Francisco International Airport offers visitors a whole range of shopping options. Some of the stores represented at San Francisco International Airport include California Wine Country Gourmet, City by the Way, and Pacific Gateway Gift and News.

Gift Shops
Gift shops at San Francisco International Airport include:

Bayshore Gifts and News
City by the Bay
CNBC News
Gift Shop
News and Gifts
Pacific Gateway Gift and News
San Francisco Bay Reader
Zoom Travel Stores

Restaurants and Bars

San Francisco International Airport has a variety of fast-food outlets, bars, and restaurants, including Bay Bridge Snack Bar, Emporio Rulli, Bay Bridge Bar and Snacks, Firewood Grill, and Tomokazu Japanese Cuisine.

Business Services

San Francisco International Airport's array of world-class amenities for the business traveler has given the airport a reputation as one of the best in America for business travelers. In addition, there is a fully equipped business center.

Internet Access
Internet access is available for visitors at San Francisco International Airport. The PowerPort Battery Charging and Internet Access Station can be used by travelers to recharge electronic devices, surf the Web, check mail etc.

Mobile Phone Rental
Action Cellular Rent A Phone International provides cellular and satellite phones for business travelers who need to stay in touch. They are located in the domestic terminals near the arrivals / baggage claim level of boarding areas C and F. Action Cellular can also be found in the International Terminal near the arrivals level.

Fax and Photocopying
The San Francisco International Airport's business center offers fax and copier services.

Post
Express mail services, including UPS and Federal Express, can be found at the departures / ticketing level of the International Terminal, near boarding area G.

Currency Exchange and ATMs

Bank of America has a full-service branch located on the mezzanine level of Terminal 3. Services provided include deposits, withdrawals, loans, credit card cash advances, cashier's checks, money orders, and traveler's checks.

Foreign Exchange Desks
Travelex America, Inc has several currency exchange offices and automated currency exchange machines located throughout the International Terminal. Business hours vary due to flight scheduling.

Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
ATMS are located at the San Francisco International Airport in all three terminals.