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1 Hour at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Maeve Power
There are so many great things to do at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Explore these options and make the most of your airport downtime.
There are so many great things to do at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Explore these options and make the most of your airport downtime.

Get Some Exercise

Sky Harbor Fitness TrailDon’t spend your downtime sitting at the gate or at the bar. Use the time to get in a little exercise while you wait for your flight. PHX Airport is dedicated to helping its passengers stay healthy while they are at the airport. The Fitness walking trail was designed to give travelers a dedicated space to walk around the terminals before you get on the plane. Download the map and get moving!Located in Terminal 4 from Gate A30 to Gate D8.

Meditate

Inter-faith ChapelAirports can be stressful places, even for the most seasoned of travelers. Finding a quiet space to sit, relax and meditate will do wonders for your mental health and help make your airport experience more enjoyable. Interfaith Prayer Rooms offer travelers a space away from the busyness of the terminal to relax and reflect. Choose one of our guided meditation-videos, which you can find over on the ‘Videos’ tab and use your airport downtime to relax and center yourself.Located on Level 3 or Terminal 4. The chapel is open to visitors 24/7.

Visit The Museum

Phoenix Airport MuseumEnjoy some art and artefacts as you walk around the terminals during your airport downtime. Exhibitions can be found throughout the Terminal 3 and 4 and cover a range of topics and feature many prominent local artists. The Phoenix Airport Museum is a great space to find some peace and sanctuary at the airport.

Stretch At The Gate

If you don’t have much time at the airport before your flight but still want to do something good for your body and mind, take the time to stretch and do some yoga. You don’t even have to venture far from your gate, find a little space and stretch and move your muscles before getting on your flight. Movement and exercise can help with circulation and make it much easier to relax and even sleep on the plane. There are lots of video tutorials you can follow in the Sanctifly app and none of them require equipment or very much space. You can find them over on the ‘Videos’ tab. Take ten minutes to move your body before catching your flight you won’t regret it!