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A guide to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    Quick insights

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a large international airport home to nine terminals.
    • Travelers may travel between terminals via a complimentary shuttle bus located after security checks.
    • While LAX has no lounges in the Priority Pass network, it does have Be Relax Spa and Gameway locations where members may use their lounge entitlements.

    LAX is one of the busiest airports in the U.S. as well as one of the largest international airports in the world. Its nine terminals are arranged in a horseshoe shape, and there are seven parking lots.

    Learn more about traveling to and from LAX, your parking options, what amenities are available to Priority Pass members and more.

    Navigating to and from LAX Airport

    There are multiple options to travel to and from LAX:

    • Taxi or rideshare: Walk or take the free shuttle outside baggage claim to the taxi and rideshare area, LAX-it (pronounced LA Exit).
    • Bus: The LAX FlyAway bus service connects all terminals with Van Nuys, Union Station, Westwood, Santa Monica and Hollywood. Bus pickup is outside each terminal on the Lower/Arrivals level islands. Additional bus services run from the LAX City Bus Center near Parking Lot C (passengers may take a shuttle bus here from any terminal).
    • Hotel shuttle: Find the “Hotel and Courtesy Shuttle” sign outside each terminal. There are frequent free shuttles to nearby hotels.
    • Car rental: Locate the purple “Rental Car Shuttle” sign on the Lower/Arrivals level islands after baggage claim to travel to the rental offices.

    Parking at LAX Airport

    There are seven parking lots at LAX, most of which are connected to terminals via footbridges. Economy Parking Lot C, the farthest lot, is connected to terminals via a free shuttle bus that runs every 10-15 minutes.

    Visit LAX’s website to pre-book parking and check lot availability.

    How much time do you need to get through LAX airport?

    Generally, airport officials recommend that travelers arrive at the airport two hours before their flight departs. Keep in mind that security may take longer during peak hours and holidays, or for international flights.

    LAX’s website provides locations, hours and live security wait times for each terminal. Programs like TSA PreCheck® and Global Entry may reduce wait times for travelers.

    LAX Airport map

    LAX’s website provides an interactive airport map, including details for each terminal. Browse shops, airport lounges, dining options, parking lots and more before you head to the airport.

    Terminals at LAX Airport

    There are nine terminals at LAX: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B). The two primary ways to navigate between terminals post-security are via courtesy airport shuttle services or the pedestrian walking path.

    Visit LAX’s website for a full list of operating airlines and where each is located.

    Priority Pass amenities at LAX

    While there are no lounges in the Priority Pass network at LAX, there a still some membership benefits available: Be Relax Spa and Gameway access.

    Be Relax Spa

    Priority Pass members may use one lounge entitlement toward select services at Be Relax Spa locations. There are two Be Relax Spa locations at LAX:

    Note that the spa may exceed capacity at certain times of day; access is at each spa location’s discretion.

    Gameway

    Priority Pass members may also use one lounge entitlement toward one hour of gaming at Gameway locations in select airports. There are two Gameway locations at LAX:

    • Terminal 3: Near gate 30B; accessible post-security through Terminals 2 and 3.
    • Terminal 6: Opposite gate 65A; also accessible from Terminals 7 and 8 via a connecting walkway near security.

    Gameway provides a range of gaming options, high-speed internet, luggage storage, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks (alcoholic drinks are available at the Terminal 3 location).

    In summary

    Headed to LAX for your next trip? Discover all of LAX’s Priority Pass amenities before you depart, plus how to access participating lounges at other airport locations.

    This article contains the most up-to-date information at the time of publication. Details since publication are subject to change. Visit Priority Pass' official website for the most up-to-date benefits information.

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