It’s that time of the year for the awesome annual SXSW conference. Taking place in Austin, Texas from March 9th to 18th. Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) will be quite busy with all the passengers arriving for the conference. We wanted to make it easier for you so we put together a short guide to the Austin Airport. If you’d like to share your own tips and tricks please do so in the comments, safe travels!

Airport Overview

• Austin Bergstrom International Airport
• Ranked #43 on the busiest airport list
• 1 Terminal: Barbara Jordan Terminal
• Airport Phone number for assistance: (512) 530-2242
• Located 30 minutes from downtown Austin

Ground Transportation

• Bus: #100 Capital Metro Airport Flyer- Runs every 40 minutes, cost $1, exact change only. Bus stop is located outside of baggage claim area on the far northeast side.
• Shared Airport Ride: Shuttlefare - $14 is for the basic fare for the shared ride service provided by Super Shuttle. After you claim your luggage follow the signs from the baggage claim area to the SuperShuttle ticket counter which is located just past baggage carousel 1.
• Limo: Either Limos.com to do a price search, on average the cheapest price is $75. Or the official SXSW limo provider; R&R Limousine, call 512-947-7433 and mention SXSW and get a discounted rate of $75
• Rental Car: Located in the lower level by baggage claim (Ace Car Rental of Austin, Advantage Rent a Car, Alamo/National, Avis, Budget, Dollar Rent a Car, Enterprise- Use group code SXSW011 and 3-digit PIN: SXS, Thrifty, Hertz-Use CV code 01140014 to redeem SXSW discount)
• Taxi: Minimum fare is $12.85; Yellow Cab- 512-452-9999, Austin Cab- 512-478-2222, Lone Star Cab- 512-836-4900

Airlines at AUS

• Delta Air Lines- 800-221-1212 Gates 3,5,6
• Alaska Air Lines- 800-252-7522 Gate 5
• Southwest Airlines- 800-435-9792 Gate 7 to 12
• American Airlines- 800-433-7300 Gates 13,14,15 & 17
• United Airlines- 800-864-8331 Gates 16,18,22,23 & 25
• JetBlue Airlines- 800-538-2583 Gate 19
• US Airways- 800-428-4322 Gate 20
• Frontier Airlines- 800-432-1359 Gate 24

 Notable Airport Eateries

• Salt Lick: Sit Down, Casual, Meat, <$20- Located near Gate 12
• Amy’s Ice Cream: Snacks and Ice Cream, <$10- Located near Gate 12
• ThunderCloud Subs: Sandwiches, <$10- Located near Gate 7
• Austin Java: Cafe, Breakfast & Dinner, <$15- Located near Gate 10

• Mailbox: Located in the Central Lobby
• Shoeshine: Located near Gate 13
• Currency Exchange: Located in the Central Lobby
• ATM: Baggage Claim Carousel # 4, across from Gate 7 & 13

Airport Lounge

• American Airlines Admirals Club: Across from Gate 13

Airport Wifi

• Free for the first 30 minutes in every 24 hour period, after that users have to pay $4.95 per hour, $7.95 for a day pass, or $9.95 for a month of unlimited access part of the Boingo network.

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