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3-6 Hours in San Jose Airport

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Have you got 3-6 hours to spare at San Jose International Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.
Have you got 3-6 hours to spare at San Jose International Airport? Check out these options to make the most of your airport downtime.

Work Out

Planet 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. This Planet Fitness gym is open 24 hours every day.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 7.7 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi. Public transport links are available however you will need to transfer along the way. Use Google Maps to plan out the best route.

Go For A Swim

24 Hour FitnessGet in a good workout with a visit to 24 Hour Fitness for a swim during your airport downtime. The gym has an indoor lap with four lanes. Swimming is a great full body workout that is easy on the joints and will leave you feeling refreshed and energized. You will need to bring your own swim and shower gear so make sure your pack them in your carry on. The pool is open 24 hours a day so you can go for a swim anytime.Sanctifly premium members can use a pass to access 24 Hour Fitness. You can find and book gym experiences over on the ‘Facilities’ tab.Located just 1.4 miles from the airport. The quickest and easiest way to get there is by taxi or, if you have a bit of extra time and would like to get a little more exercise you can easily walk to the gym in approx. 30 minutes.

Walk/Run In The Park

Guadalupe River ParkGet out of the airport and spend your airport downtime in the fresh air with a trip to Guadalupe River Park. The park is located conveniently close to the airport and offers lots of things to do for travelers and locals alike. If you want to get in a workout, take advantage of the paved running trails in the park or, in you want a more leisurely experience spend your time strolling through the Guadalupe Gardens, enjoying the Heritage Rose Garden or playing the 30 square foot monopoly board!Unfortunately, there are no luggage storage facilities available at the airport so you will have to bring your carry-on luggage with you.Located just 1 mile from the airport. You can walk to the park from the airport via Airport Blvd and the Guadalupe River Trail in approx. 20 minutes.

Luggage Storage

As with most airport in the US, there are no luggage storage facilities available at San Jose International Airport. If you have a layover at SJC 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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