British Airways flights to Philadelphia land at Philadelphia International
Airport, 6.8 miles southwest of downtown Philadelphia. After flights land in
Philadelphia, take the train into the heart of one of the most historical cities in
America. Stretch your legs strolling Philadelphia's Old City, then fill
up on authentic Italian cooking in South Philadelphia.
Travel to/from central Philadelphia
After your flights to Philadelphia, hop on the efficient SEPTA train to reach
downtown Philadelphia's Suburban or Market East stations in
around 30 minutes. Or travel in a shared van after flights have arrived for
door-to-door transportation in 30-45 minutes – head to Zone 7 of
Philadelphia airport to arrange a pick-up. You can also follow your flight to
Philadelphia with a taxi, available from Zone 5, or a hire car from
Zone 2. If you travel by road into Philadelphia's city centre
you'll probably need to allow 20-45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Best of Philadelphia
Prepare to explore one of America's most historic cities as soon as your
Philadelphia flights have landed. Stroll the 18th-century streets of
Philadelphia's Old City and tour Philadelphia's Georgian
Christ Church, where some of America's Founding Fathers
regularly attended worship. Browse the galleries of the Philadelphia Museum of
Art, then try a typical Philadelphia cheese steak sandwich. Before return
flights home from Philadelphia, stock up on Americana such as replica Liberty Bells
and Declarations of Independence. Buy trendy clothing and jewellery from
Philadelphia's Northern Liberties' boutiques or Italian
biscuits for the flight home from South Philadelphia.
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