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Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

Also known as: Savannah Airport, SAV Airport, Savannah Hilton Head Airport. Formerly Savannah International Airport, Travis Field.

SAV · KSAV · Savannah

Airport facts

Name
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
IATA code
SAV
ICAO code
KSAV
City
Savannah
Country
United States of America
Address
400 Airways Avenue, Savannah, GA 31408, USA
Coordinates
32.1276, -81.2021
Time zone
America/New_York
Terminals
One terminal with a single concourse; baggage claim on Level 1 and check-in on Level 2

About Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is the commercial airport for Savannah, Georgia, in the United States, and for the South Carolina Lowcountry around Hilton Head Island. It stands beside Interstate 95 at its own exit, about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Savannah's Historic District.

All flights are domestic. Delta, Southwest, American and United carry most passengers, with nonstop flights to hubs such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Newark and Washington. JetBlue flies to Boston and New York JFK, and Allegiant, Breeze, Avelo and Sun Country add leisure routes, many of them seasonal. The airport handled about 4.2 million passengers in 2025.

Everything happens in one terminal opened in 1994: check-in and security on the upper level, a single concourse of gates, and baggage claim on the lower level. A concourse expansion is adding four gates, for 19 in all.

From the airport, most travelers head into the Historic District, River Street and the squares, about 20 minutes away, or out to Tybee Island on the coast. Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, across the state line in South Carolina, are about 45 minutes by road, and Pooler and Richmond Hill are close by.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Savannah Airport Commission, for the City of Savannah

Passengers per year

About 4.2 million in 2025

Runways

Two: 10/28, 9,351 ft, and 01/19, 7,002 ft

Terminal

One terminal, opened in 1994, with a concourse expansion to 19 gates under way in 2026

Arrival tips for Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

Flights into Savannah are domestic, so there is no passport control or customs: you leave the plane at your gate and walk down the concourse to the main hall. The only exception is international private and charter aircraft, which clear US Customs and Border Protection at the separate Federal Inspection Services facility.

Follow the signs down to baggage claim on Level 1. Free baggage carts are staged there, and the Visitor Information Center in baggage claim has maps, brochures and event calendars, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The car rental counters are in baggage claim too, with the rental lots in a covered area beside the terminal. Taxis wait on the lower level outside baggage claim, and Uber and Lyft pick up at the north entrance of baggage claim. If someone is collecting you in their own car, they wait in the free cell phone lot until you have your bags, because cars cannot stand at the curb.

Savannah is on Eastern Time, the same as New York and Atlanta.

Ground transportation

A taxi, rideshare or pre-booked car is the usual way into Savannah; for Hilton Head Island, most travelers book a ride or rent a car.

  • Taxi from Savannah airport

    Taxis wait on the lower level outside baggage claim, including for late-night arrivals, and go door to door to the Historic District, Tybee Island or Hilton Head. Fares run on the meter or by the company's rates, so ask before you set off.

  • Uber and Lyft

    Rideshare pickup is at the north entrance of baggage claim. Waits can be longer when several flights land together.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car or van meets you at baggage claim and drives straight to your hotel or rental in Savannah, on Tybee Island or on Hilton Head Island, which suits families, golfers and groups with luggage.

  • Car rental

    Nine companies have counters in baggage claim, with covered rental and return lots next to the terminal. A car is useful for touring the Lowcountry, but parking in the Historic District is metered and limited.

  • CAT Route 3 bus

    Chatham Area Transit's Route 3 West Chatham/SAV HHI Airport links the airport with Savannah. It is the cheapest option but slow with luggage and runs a reduced weekday schedule.

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Terminals

Main Terminal

The only passenger terminal, used by every airline. Ticketing and security are on Level 2, the gates are on one concourse past security, and baggage claim is on Level 1.

Airlines and destinations

All airlines use the one terminal, and every scheduled route is within the United States.

Allegiant Air Main Terminal

Akron/Canton, Appleton (seasonal), Baltimore, Belleville/St. Louis (seasonal), Cincinnati, Columbus–Rickenbacker (seasonal), Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis (seasonal), Louisville (seasonal), Newark, Pittsburgh (seasonal), Washington–Dulles

American Airlines Main Terminal

Charlotte, Chicago–O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, New York–LaGuardia, Philadelphia, Washington–National

Avelo Airlines Main Terminal

New Haven (seasonal)

Breeze Airways Main Terminal

Akron/Canton, Columbus, Fort Lauderdale, Hartford, New Orleans, Providence, Westchester (all seasonal)

Delta Air Lines Main Terminal

Atlanta, New York–JFK, New York–LaGuardia, Boston (seasonal), Detroit (seasonal), Minneapolis/St. Paul (seasonal)

JetBlue Main Terminal

Boston, New York–JFK

Southwest Airlines Main Terminal

Baltimore, Chicago–Midway, Dallas Love Field, Denver, Houston–Hobby, Nashville, Kansas City (seasonal), St. Louis (seasonal)

Sun Country Airlines Main Terminal

Minneapolis/St. Paul (seasonal)

United Airlines Main Terminal

Chicago–O'Hare, Denver, Houston–Intercontinental, Newark, Washington–Dulles

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal on the flySAV network.

  • Visitor Information Center

    On Level 1 in baggage claim, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with maps, brochures and event calendars.

  • ATMs

    In baggage claim on Level 1, on Level 2 before security next to the USO, and on Level 2 past security.

  • Restaurants and bars

    Southbound Taphouse is before security; past security are the PGA Tour Grill, The Salt Table, The Stella Bar, Starbucks, Leopold's Ice Cream and quick-service outlets.

  • Shops

    Local Gear and the PGA Tour Shop are before security, and Hilton Head Marketplace, River Street Sweets, Factor's Row Mercantile and Sunglass Hut are past security.

  • Nursing room

    A nursing mothers' room is on Level 2 past security, between Gates 10 and 12.

  • Animal relief areas

    Two outdoor relief areas are at the north and south ends of baggage claim, with waste bags provided.

  • Baggage carts

    Free baggage carts are staged in baggage claim, at the curb and in the parking garage.

  • CLEAR

    CLEAR enrollment is on Level 2 before security.

  • Lost and found

    Items left in the terminal are handled through the airport's online lost and found service or by phone on (912) 964-0514.

Airport lounges

  • Passport Club

    Past security on the main concourse between Gates 10 and 12, open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Entry is for Passport Club members only.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Wheelchair assistance is provided by your airline, so request it when you book, ideally 72 hours before travel. Departing passengers can use the red curbside phones on the Departures level to reach customer care.

  • Hidden disabilities

    Free Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards are available at the baggage claim information desk and do not need to be returned.

  • Service animals

    Service animals follow the Air Carrier Access Act rules, and two outdoor relief areas are at the north and south ends of baggage claim.

  • Security screening

    Call TSA Cares on (855) 787-2227 before you travel with questions about screening and medical needs.

  • Accessible parking

    Accessible spaces are in the terminal and economy garages, and vehicles with disability placards or plates pay the posted rate.

Parking

All parking is first come, first served, and you pay at machines at the exit plaza.

Terminal Parking

A four-level garage about 150 feet from the terminal, with covered walkways.

Economy Parking

A two-level garage about 385 feet from the terminal, with covered walkways. The North Economy Garage is closed for maintenance until November 18, 2026.

Lots A, B, C and D

Surface lots between about 878 and 1,300 feet from the terminal, with walkways; Lot C opens only for overflow.

Valet Parking

Drop off on the Departures level (Level 2) from 4:30 a.m. and collect your car on the Arrivals level (Level 1).

Cell Phone Lot

Free waiting lot for drivers collecting arriving passengers; drivers must stay with their vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Savannah airport from downtown Savannah?

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of the Historic District, next to Interstate 95. The drive to downtown, River Street and the squares usually takes about 20 minutes. Taxis, Uber and Lyft, pre-booked cars and the CAT Route 3 bus all connect the airport with the city.

How far is Savannah airport from Hilton Head Island?

Hilton Head Island is about 45 minutes from the airport by road, across the state line in South Carolina, and longer in summer traffic or to the far end of the island. There is no train, so travelers take a taxi, a rideshare, a pre-booked transfer or a rental car. Bluffton is on the way.

Is Savannah airport the same as Hilton Head airport?

No. Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is in Savannah, Georgia, and is the main airport for both cities. Hilton Head Island Airport (HXD) is a separate, much smaller airport on the island itself with only a few routes. Check the code on your ticket: SAV means you land in Savannah.

How do I get from Savannah airport to Tybee Island?

Tybee Island is on the Atlantic coast east of Savannah, reached by US Highway 80 through the city. There is no direct public transport from the airport, so most visitors take a taxi, a rideshare, a pre-booked transfer or a rental car. Allow extra time on summer weekends, when beach traffic builds on the single road onto the island.

How many terminals does Savannah airport have?

Savannah has one terminal, opened in 1994. Check-in and security are on Level 2, all gates are on a single concourse past security, and baggage claim is on Level 1. A concourse expansion is adding four gates, bringing the total to 19, so the gate area is changing during the works.

Which airlines fly to Savannah?

Delta, Southwest, American and United carry most passengers at Savannah, with nonstop flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Newark, Washington and other hubs. JetBlue flies to Boston and New York JFK. Allegiant, Breeze, Avelo and Sun Country add leisure routes, many of them seasonal. All scheduled flights are within the United States.

Does Savannah airport have international flights?

No scheduled international flights operate from Savannah. Despite the word International in its name, every airline route goes to a US city, so travelers from abroad connect through a US hub such as Atlanta, Charlotte or New York and clear immigration there. The airport's Federal Inspection Services facility handles international private and charter aircraft.

Where do taxis and rideshares pick up at Savannah airport?

Taxis wait on the lower level outside baggage claim and are available on demand, including for late-night arrivals. Uber and Lyft pick up at the north entrance of baggage claim. Private cars cannot wait at the curb, so friends collecting you should wait in the free cell phone lot until you have your bags.

Is there a bus from Savannah airport?

Yes. Chatham Area Transit's Route 3 West Chatham/SAV HHI Airport serves the airport and links it with Savannah. It is the cheapest way into the city, but the trip is slow with luggage and the weekday schedule was reduced in August 2026, so check CAT's current timetable before you rely on it.

Where are the car rental counters at Savannah airport?

The car rental counters are in baggage claim on Level 1, and the rental and return lots are covered and next to the main terminal building. Nine companies operate there, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National. Opening hours vary by company, and some close earlier in the evening than others.

Is there a lounge at Savannah airport?

Savannah has one lounge, the Passport Club, past security on the main concourse between Gates 10 and 12. It is open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for members only. The airport lists no airline-run club lounges, so check with your airline before counting on lounge access.

Where can I park at Savannah airport?

Terminal Parking is a garage about 150 feet from the terminal, and Economy Parking is a second garage a little farther away; both have covered walkways. Surface Lots A to D are farther out, and valet parking runs from the Departures level. The North Economy Garage is closed for maintenance until November 18, 2026.

What time zone is Savannah airport in?

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is on Eastern Time, the same as New York, Atlanta and Hilton Head Island. Clocks follow US daylight saving time, moving forward in March and back in November. Travelers arriving from the Midwest, Texas or Denver set their watches one or two hours ahead.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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