3-6 Hours at Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Ciara Murphy
Have you got 3-6 hours to spare at Baltimore/Washington International Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.
Rent A Bike
Zagster Bike ShareRather than sitting around waiting for your flight, take advantage of the 11-mile BWI Hiker-Biker Trail around the perimeter of the airport. You can rent a bike from Zagster and use it to get in a good workout on the trail. There is a total of ten self-serve, reservable bikes available outside of the airport’s international terminal, near the BWI Marshall Airport Light Rail stop. Rent a Zagster bike for $2 per hour. You can use the bicycles by downloading the Zagster Mobile App, available for iPhone and Android, or online at bike.zagster.com/bwi.The bikes are located by Gate 19.Run/Walk The Trail
BWI TrailGet out of the airport and get some fresh air by walking or running the BWI Trail. Start the trail near the Express parking lot, and loop around the airport to complete an 11 mile walk or run. The trail passes through Friendship Park's young pine forest which is very pleasant and offers beautiful scenery to enjoy. At the north side of the airport, Andover Park provides a great view of the general aviation runway. Afterwards, you can freshen up with a shower at ROAM fitness. These are the only showers available at the airport and require you paying for a gym pass to access them. Towel and toiletries are provided. Sanctifly premium members can use a pass to access ROAM Fitness at BWI. You can find a book gym experiences over on the ‘Facilities’ tab.Work OutPlanet FitnessDon’t let travel disrupt your fitness routine. Use your airport downtime to workout. Head to Planet Fitness for a full-service gym with cardio equipment, free weights and more. Work up a sweat and then freshen up with a shower before heading to the airport for your flight. You will need to bring your own towel and toiletries so don’t forget to put them in your carry on. Planet Fitness also offers hydromassage beds and massage chairs to help you relax and release stress. You usually need to be a Planet Fitness Black Card member to visit their gyms however Sanctifly premium members can use a Sanctifly pass to get 30 days access to all 1800+ Planet Fitness locations. You can find and book a Planet Fitness gym experience over on the ‘Facilities’ tab.Located 9.6 miles from the airport, the best way of getting to Planet Fitness is by taxi. The taxi stands are located just outside of the baggage claim area on the Lower Level of the BWI Marshall Airport terminal near doors 5 and 13.Luggage Storage
As with most airport in the US, there are no luggage storage facilities available at Baltimore/Washington International Airport. If you have layover at BWI and want to store your luggage try these options:- Ask at the airport information desk for recommendations on nearby luggage storage facilities.
- If you are heading downtown, check for luggage storage lockers at bus and train terminals
- Use Google to find a luggage storage service. There are lots of apps and websites that offer luggage storage options on large cities across the US.
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