San Diego International Braces for 460,000 Passengers on Thanksgiving Week
San Diego International Airport is bracing for a busy Thanksgiving Holiday travel week.
According to a press release sent to Times of San Diego, approximately 460,000 people are expected to travel through the airport the week of Thanksgiving, a 4% to 6% increase over last year.
The airport offers the following tips to travelers this Thanksgiving:
The roadways around SAN are changing. Please pay attention to roadway signage and drive safely.
Expect delays. Travelers should expect delays on North Harbor Drive near West Laurel Street/Anchor Point through Nov. 22. On eastbound North Harbor Drive (going toward Downtown), the left turn lanes to West Laurel Street will be shortened to allow workers to install an overhead sign in the median.
Check your flight status. Before coming to the airport, be sure to check with your airline to confirm your flight time.
Arrive early. Expect traffic congestion due to construction. Plan to arrive at the airport early enough to allow time to travel through security checkpoints and to your gate. Busiest times curbside are 4 a.m. to 6:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Make parking reservations in advance. The Terminal 1 Parking Plaza is now open, which means no matter which airline you are flying on, you can park right in front of your terminal. Nearly 5,000 covered parking spaces are available at the airport's Terminal 1 and 2 Parking Plazas. Parking and curbside valet reservations can be made on the airport's website at san.org/parking .
Traveling around SAN. Need a ride in between Terminal 1 and 2? Passengers can hop on the Terminal Loop Shuttle which transports passengers between the two terminals in an efficient manner.
Free electric shuttle. The San Diego Flyer is a free shuttle bus service between the Old Town Transit Station and SAN. The electric shuttle buses operate seven days a week, with an average arrival time of every 20 to 30 minutes. The first pick up is at 4:45 a.m. and the last pick up/drop off at 12:30 a.m.
Get dropped off or use a ride-share. Have friends or family drop off or pick up. Lyft, Uber, or other rideshare options are also good alternatives.
Whether dropping off or picking up passengers, please follow construction signage and stay within marked lanes. Be alert and ensure car doors and personal belongings are not blocking other drivers and passengers. Lastly, follow the directions of airport traffic officers — they are there to ensure the safety of everyone at the airport.
