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1 hour at Baltimore/Washington International Airport

Ciara Murphy
Have you got an hour to spare at Baltimore/Washington International Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.
Have you got an hour to spare at Baltimore/Washington International Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.

Relax

The Club at BWISpend your airport downtime relaxing at The Club. This lounge offers the following facilities:
  • Relaxing Zone with comfortable seating and easy access power outlets
  • Resting Zone with ability to put your feet up and take a quick break before your flight
  • Productivity Zone where you can stay connected with personal or business needs
  • Replenish Zone with complimentary food and beverage options
Access to the lounge costs $40.After passing through security for the D Concourse, follow signage to Gate D10. The lounge is adjacent to Dunkin Donuts and is on the right as you approach the gate. Open Monday to Sunday from 04:15 to 22:30.

Meditate

Meditation RoomThe Meditation Room is a great spot to enjoy a few moments of stillness and contemplation before continuing your journey. Choose one of our guided meditation videos, which you can find over on the ‘Videos’ tab and use your airport downtime to relax and centre yourself.Open Monday to Sunday from 06:00 to 22:00.You can find this hidden gem in the hallway behind the Delta ticket counter on the side closest to the D/E Security Checkpoint. Access the room by calling BWI Landside Operations at 410-859-7736.

Plane Spotting

Observation GalleryThe Observation Gallery offers a great view of the planes taking off and landing. Escape the hustle and bustle of the airport crowd and take a moment to relax in the rocking chairs before your flight. The BWI Marshall Airport Observation Gallery is adjacent to the B/C security checkpoint on the upper level. It is open to the public and located prior to the security checkpoint.

Walk The Terminals

BWI Marshall Airport Cardio TrailWhy not spend your airport downtime walking the BWI Cardio Trail? Walking is a great way to enjoy some exercise, relieve stress, and maintain a healthy heart.The Trail offers two different loops in the airport terminal, both of which are elected American Heart Association Walking Paths. It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the walks. The Terminal Loop is a 1K round-trip walk along the public side of the terminal’s upper level. Start anywhere you like along the upper level of the terminal and walk to the end of Concourse A, circle back to the end of Concourse E, and return to your starting point.The Concourse A/B Loop is a 1K round-trip walk inside the secured area of Concourse A and B. Start anywhere along either A or B Concourse. Walk to the end of Concourse A, circle back to the end of Concourse B, and return to your starting point.Simply follow the BWI Marshall Airport Cardio Trail logos positioned on the walls or directories along the trail. Follow the logos and they will loop you back to your starting point. Maps also are available at the BWI Marshall Airport information desks.