Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) Information
(Savannah, Georgia - GA, USA)
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport is a busy hub, with most airlines flying to and from domestic locations, connecting many worldwide cities and capitals. Each year, the airport handles more than 1.5 million passengers and serves the Greater Savannah Region of Georgia.
The airport boasts a long and interesting history, with early flights to
New York and
Miami commencing all the way back in 1929. For several years before the first terminal building was built, passengers simply waited in an old trolley car. Today, things couldn't be more different and in the 1990s, a huge renovation project saw an investment of just under $70 million, when the present-day terminal was opened, complete with eight gates, which can be expanded to 19 gates.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
Address: 400 Airways Avenue, Savannah, Georgia GA, 31408, USA
Tel: +1 912 964 0514
Savannah Airport stands around 8 miles / 13 km to the west of the city center, being close to Garden City and Port Wentworth.
Savannah International Airport Guide
Terminals
The airport offers one large modern terminal building, with two levels. This serves a number of prominent airlines, including Air Tran Airlines, Continental Express, Delta Airlines, Independence Air, Northwest Airlink, United Express and US Airways.
- Level 1 - car rental desks, baggage reclaim and ground transportation options
- Level 2 - main airline gates, ticket counters, ATMs, restrooms, shops, eateries, arcade and Savannah Square area
Facilities:
- 24-hour ATM cashpoints in the main concourse area, next to the second floor escalators and also in the Military Reception
- Airport business center located in Savannah Square, with Internet access and basic facilities
- Self-service post center
- Restaurants and coffee shops on second floor, including Pizza Hut, Starbucks, southern-style diners and burger bars
- Vending machines in the arcade area
- Shops including Paradies Gift Shop with Savannah postcards and souvenirs, and professional PGA golfing shop
- Car hire / car rental companies at Savannah Airport - including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty Car Rental
- Short-term, long-term and valet car parking available, with over 2,500 spaces
- Disabled parking spaces and good access for wheelchair users
- Regional Visitors Center, close to the luggage reclaim area, offering a range of travel and tourism advice
- Sky Caps available to assist with luggage and other requirements
- Other facilities at Savannah Airport including massage chairs, a Wireless Fidelity service, a video arcade, beauty salon and luggage trolleys
Cars
Hilton Head Savannah Airport stands on Airways Avenue / the Pooler Parkway, being close to the I-95 and I-6 interstates. The route to and from the city center is well signposted. By car, the journey should last around 15 minutes in good conditions.
Shuttle Buses
Public shuttle buses at the airport are operated by Chatham Area Transit (CAT) each day, traveling into nearby Savannah and also
Hilton Head. These buses are a relatively fast way to travel and offer extremely good value for money.
Taxis
Served by a large number of different taxi cab companies, Savannah Airport's taxi ranks are located close to the terminal building. Popular destinations connected by taxi cabs include Bluffton, Fort Stewart, Hilton Head Island, the Hunter Army Air Field, Hutchinson Island, Parris Island, Savannah Historic District, Skidaway Island, Southside Savannah, Sun City, Tybee Island and the West Chatham County Airport.
Limousines
Limousines operate at Savannah Airport and may need to be reserved in advance, depending upon availability. The principal limo companies include Luxury Limousines, Southern Comfort, G.R.A.C.E. Limousines and the Camelot Limo Service.
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