San Antonio Airport Departures (SAT)

Flight Departures at San Antonio Airport

When it is time to depart from San Antonio International Airport (SAT), in Texas, USA it might be handy to know a few things ahead of arriving there.

Parking at San Antonio Airport

The airport offers short and long term parking in garages next to the terminal building and economy parking on surface lots slightly further away. Shuttle bus routes service the economy lots and the terminal for convenient transfer between the two.

Transfers at San Antonio Airport

Rental Cars – Car rental companies at San Antonio Airport have their offices/desks in the Consolidated Car Rental Facility located opposite Terminal B. There is a Sky Bridge connecting the two buildings on the Mezzanine level of Terminal B.

Follow the instructions from the rental car company on where and how to return the vehicle. Remember to collect all personal belongings from the car before returning it.

Public Transportation Buses – VIA, the local public transportation agency, provides bus route 5 from downtown San Antonio to the airport. Locate a bus stop, purchase the ticket on the bus, for $1.30, and arrive at the airport in approximately 30 minutes. More details about bus services to and from San Antonio Airport.

Taxis – Taxis will drop their customers off on curbside in front of the Terminal of departure. The trip from downtown San Antonio to the airport will take around 20 minutes and the fare will be approximately $25-$30. More information about taxis to and from San Antonio Airport.

Hotel Shuttles – If a hotel offers airport shuttle services to their guests to transfer to the airport it is arranged by the traveler through the hotel in advance. Need to book a hotel? See a selection of hotels near San Antonio Airport.

RideShares – RideShare companies with permits may drop their customers off outside the Departures hall. These transfers are arranged by the traveler through the RideShare company’s app or website.

Shuttles and Limousines – Privately arranged shuttles and limousines may drop off their customers outside the Departures area.

Trains – The airport does not have a train station. To transfer from San Antonio train station to the airport a taxi is the quickest and easiest way. Public transportation bus route 5 departs from bus stops located in central San Antonio approximately 15-20 minutes on foot from the train station. More information about train services at San Antonio Train Station.

Greyhound – The airport does not have a Greyhound station. Bus route 5 stops approximately 5-10 minutes from the Greyhound station and it provides transfer to the airport.

Baggage Carts at San Antonio Airport

Baggage Carts are available on curbside as well as throughout the terminals.

Smoking at San Antonio Airport

Smoking at the airport is only allowed in the designated smoking areas found outside of the terminals. No smoking is allowed inside the airport.

WiFi at San Antonio Airport

The airport provides free WiFi to all their visitors.

ATMs at San Antonio Airport

There are ATMs/cash machines on both landside and airside.

Currency Exchange at San Antonio Airport

Marcy’s Travel Center is found near check-in in Terminal A and they provide currency exchange services, and there is a Currency Exchange Machine in the Departures area of Terminal B.

Charging Stations at San Antonio Airport

A few charging stations for charging mobile devices can be found in various locations of the airport, some in Terminal A and some in Terminal B.

Water Bottle Refill Stations at San Antonio Airport

Water bottle refilling stations can be found in several locations throughout the airport, on both landside and airside. Bottles have to be empty going through the security control.

Family Restrooms with Changing Tables at San Antonio Airport

A few family restrooms with changing tables can be found at the airport, located in both terminals. On airside they are located next to gates A-12 and in between gates B-3/5 and B-4/6.

Interfaith Meditation Room at San Antonio Airport

The airport’s interfaith meditation room is located in the ticketing lobby of Terminal B. It is open 24/7 to people of all faiths who wish to have a moment of peace before or after a flight.

Lactation Rooms at San Antonio Airport

Several lactation rooms for nursing mothers can be found in various locations around the airport. Terminal A has one in the ticket lobby and one near Gate A-16 and Terminal B has one in the food court area.

Pet Relief Areas at San Antonio Airport

There are three service animal and pet relief areas at the airport. One is on landside located outside arrivals of Terminal B, on the lower level, and the other two are on airside near Gates A-14 and B-6.

Food and Beverages at San Antonio Airport

A wide range of options of food and beverages can be found on the airside. On the landside there are a few vending machines selling drinks and drinks and a Dunkin’ Donut in Terminal B, on the Mezzanine level.

Shopping at San Antonio Airport

A few shops can be found on the airside once through the security control.