About Salt Lake City Intl. Airport
At the beginning of the 20th century, international aviation carnival and training flights were being organized in the area where Salt Lake City International Airport is located today. The airport offers service to Salt Lake City which is the capital of the state of Utah. The airport, which was turned into one of the centers of American postal transportation in 1925, became Salt Lake City Municipal Airport in 1930 and started to welcome national flights. While the first terminal building was established at the airport in 1933, it was used continuously by the United States aircrafts until 1960 in the process that started with the Second World War. Renovation activities were conducted in the terminal building of the airport, which was re-allocated to civil flights as of 1960. The name of Salt Lake City Municipal Airport, which joined among the international airports in 1968, was changed as Salt Lake City International Airport. While the second terminal building was built in 1978 in order to meet the increasing passenger demand of the airport, a large-scale renovation work was carried out around the terminal building, runways and the airport in the early 1980s. Every year, over 23 million passengers travel to Salt Lake City International Airport which is among the most important airports of the region.
Getting to the City Center from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport
You can get to the city center from Salt Lake City International Airport by taxi or shuttles, or you can rent a car and thus have a comfortable vehicle during your entire trip. If you prefer using means of public transportation, it is also possible to get to the city center by bus or tram. There is a taxi stop just at the exit of the baggage claim area and the taxis offer their passengers to arrive in the city center in less than 15 minutes. There are different companies at the airport offering shuttle service with a variety of vehicles. You can get detailed information from the shuttle service information desk at the arrival terminal of the airport. You are expected to pay a fare of around 25 – 30 dollars. 5 dollar extra is charged per person if the number of the passengers exceeds three. 10 different car rental companies have their offices at the ground floor of the car park of the airport. With the car you rent, you can reach the city center via I-80 E or W 400 S highways. The journey lasts about 12 – 15 minutes. You can easily access the bus stops by using the exit located in front of the baggage claim line number 8. It is possible to reach the city center in a short time like 15 minutes with bus line 453. The buses serve only during the week and one way ticket costs 2,50 dollar. You can reach the city center by taking the green tram line from the stop located at the southern exit of the terminal 1. Tram line operates between 05:47 – 23:27 during the weekdays; between 06:36 – 23:16 on Saturdays; and between 06:20 – 22:20 on Sundays. The intervals of the trams are 15 minutes during the weekdays and 20 minutes during the weekends. Single one-way ticket is 2,50 dollar.Taxi
Shuttle
Car Rental
Bus
Tram
Getting to Salt Lake City Intl. Airport from the City Center
You can reach Salt Lake City International Airport from the city centre by using the taxi and shuttle services. If you prefer a more economical mode of transportation, you can reach the airport by bus or tram. As an alternative, you can also rent a vehicle.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi in Salt Lake City. If you wish your hotel can also arrange a taxi on your behalf. It takes taxis 15 minutes on average to reach the airport from the city center.
Shuttle Service
There are many shuttle service providers that use a variety of vehicles to transport passenger to and from the airport. Your hotel can help you find a suitable company that provides shuttle services and book your seats in advance. You can find further detailed information on the official website of the airport. The cost of a shuttle service is 25 to 30 dollars for up to two travellers, and an extra 5 dollars is requested for each additional passenger.
Car Rental
You can easily reach the airport within 12 to 15 minutes by choosing one of the many car rental companies located in the city centre. You should follow the Interstate 80 East (I-80 E) or the West 400 South (W 400 S) to reach the airport.
Bus
It is possible to get to the airport in 15 minutes by taking bus route 453 from the city centre. The bus fare is 2.5 dollars. This bus route is only operational during weekdays.
Tram
You can reach the airport with the Green Line in just half an hour. The ticket costs 2.5 dollars. This line runs every 15 minutes on weekdays between 05:47 and 23:27, every 20 minutes between 06:36 and 23:16 on Saturdays, and every 20 minutes between 06:20 and 22:20 on Sundays.
Airport Information
Located approximately 4 miles from the city centre, Salt Lake City International Airport is a large and busy airport with 3 terminals and 4 runways. It offers domestic and international flights, cargo services, is used by military aircrafts, and is also equipped with an aviation training centre. Other than standard facilities such as a post office, ATMs, Bureau de Change (currency exchange) offices, travellers can take advantage of the 18-hole golf course and the lounge area in the airport. The airport also offers many options for dining and shopping. All passengers in the airport can benefit from the free Wi-Fi.
