San Francisco International Airport Address, Map and Directions

Whether you are flying into or out of San Francisco, there are three airport options for this city, including San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport and the Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Among them, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the city's main airport and also the largest airport in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the second busiest airport in the state of California, the airport operates flights to destinations across North America and is a major getaway to Europe, Asia and Australasia.

The SFO has a convenient location, just near the conjunction of Highways 101 and 380. Situated 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco, the airport is close to the cities of Millbrae and San Bruno in unincorporated San Mateo County. The physical address is S McDonnell Road & S Link Road San Francisco, CA 94128. The mailing address is San Francisco International Airport PO Box 8097 San Francisco, CA 94128-8097.

For the benefit of passengers, a variety of passenger amenities are offered at the SFO, including a host of food and drink establishments, shopping, baggage storage, a medical clinic, assistance for lost or stranded travelers and military staff and much more. Free Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas of terminals in the airport.

If you want to get some info about ground transportation or recreational resources and activities in San Francisco and the Bay Area, you can go to Information Booths located on the Arrivals Level of all terminals for details. More passenger services are listed below. Take a quick glance at these passenger services to benefit your traveling.

- Airport Mailers (self service mailing facilities that allow passengers to forward their items forbidden from entering the security checkpoint area) - located prior to all security checkpoints

- Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) - located throughout terminals

- Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) - situated throughout terminals

- Baggage Wrapping Service (open 9am to 11pm 7 days a week) - situated at International Terminal, Main Hall and pre-security checkpoint

- Banking Services - seated at International Terminal, Mezzanine Level and pre-security checkpoint

- Cell Phone Rentals and Business Services - located at International Terminal, Main Hall Arrivals Lobby and pre-security checkpoint

- Lodging, Transportation and Attractions Boards - located on the Arrivals / Baggage Claim Level of all terminals

You can find the details of these passenger services and more passenger services on this page:

Passenger Services Listing

http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/atsfo/passenger-serv/list/

If you are still a bit confused about the locations of the airport and its amenities, the following maps will be a big help for you.

San Francisco International Airport Overview Map

http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/as_airportmaps.htm

San Francisco International Airport Terminal Map

http://www.airportterminalmaps.com/san-francisco-airport-terminal-map.html

Maps of San Francisco International Airport

http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/atsfo/airport-maps/

Route Map of San Francisco International Airport

http://www.aaccessmaps.com/show/map/us/ca/sfo

Whatever your travel situation, getting in and out of SFO is not a hassle. With a variety of options to choose from, public transit is highly recommended. Visitors can take advantage of BART rapid rail, connecting SFO to San Mateo County, San Francisco and the East Bay. SamTrans buses also link SFO to San Mateo County, San Francisco and Palo Alto. For more info about BART and SamTrans, click here:

SamTrans

http://www.samtrans.com/

BART

http://www.bart.gov/

If you prefer to drive to the airport, figure out the driving directions before starting your engine. The following are driving directions to the SFO offered to make your trip much easier.

1) From Highway 280

Whether you are driving from Highway 280 north or south, take Highway 380 east to the 101 south exit towards San Jose. Then take the San Francisco International Airport exit. Choose between domestic and international flights. Follow the signs to parking lot, arrivals or departures.

2) From the North

If you are driving from the north, it is suggested to take 101 south to the San Francisco International Airport. Then follow the signs to the airport.

3) From the South

For visitors coming from the south, it is necessary to take 101 north to the San Francisco International Airport. Afterwards, there are signs that will take you to arrivals, departures or hourly parking.

4) From the Fairmont San Francisco

Driving visitors departing from the Fairmont San Francisco should turn right on California Street from the front door. Go 8 blocks and make a left on Van Ness Avenue. As you go through Market Street, Van Ness Avenue will turn into South Van Ness. Follow the South Van Ness to Howard and bear right on Howard. The airport's 101 South Entrance will be on the other side of the intersection.