{"id":649,"date":"2020-12-18T20:52:45","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T20:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texascharterbuscompany.com\/blog\/?p=649"},"modified":"2025-09-19T17:21:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:21:36","slug":"group-guide-to-austin-airports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texascharterbuscompany.com\/blog\/group-guide-to-austin-airports\/","title":{"rendered":"A Group Guide to Airports Near Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many believe Austin-Bergstrom International is the only airport in town. And strictly speaking, they are correct\u2014it\u2019s the only large-scale provider of commercial airlines in Austin<\/a>. But that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s your only <\/em>option. Whether your group decides to stick with ABIA or venture out to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport an hour away, it helps to know the ins and outs of your airport of choice before you reach the terminal.<\/p>\n

Luckily, Texas Charter Bus Company is here to help! Keep reading to learn more about the services and amenities of Austin\u2019s two major airports.<\/p>\n

And if your group ever needs a lift to or from the terminal, the Texas Charter Bus Company team can set you up with a personalized airport shuttle that operates on your time. Checking flight status with free onboard WiFi, storing suitcases and carry-ons in the luggage bays and parcel racks, relaxing as a professional driver handles the navigation and traffic for you\u2014if that sounds appealing to you, give us a call at (737) 301-0809<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>to learn how to start your bus rental process!<\/p>\n

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Traveling Safely<\/h2>\n

Needless to say, if your group is planning to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, you should expect your experience to be a little different than normal. Although procedures will vary from airport to airport, enhanced cleaning procedures will likely be in place and everyone will need to wear masks or face coverings. Read up on your airport of choice\u2019s social distancing protocols before you embark so everyone in your group is on the same page.<\/p>\n

And while traveling in a group is not advisable during the pandemic, if you are <\/em>going to hit the road, Texas Charter Bus Company is here to make your transportation to and from Austin\u2019s airports as safe as possible. Rather than taking public transit with a bunch of strangers or splitting into multiple taxis, Ubers, or Lyfts, arriving by minibus or charter bus rental means arriving as one unit with limited contact with people outside your group. Every vehicle in our network<\/a> is rigorously sanitized between trips, your professional driver will always wear a mask throughout your trip, and our team can set up any number of safety measures aboard your rental. From hand sanitizing stations to preboarding temperature checks to staggered seating arrangements to allow distance en route, we\u2019ll work with you to keep everyone safe and relaxed.<\/p>\n

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)<\/h2>\n

As far as many locals and veteran Austin visitors are concerned, this major air hub is the airport in Austin. And for good reason! It surely is the largest (4,242 acres), offers the most flights (350 daily flights), and is the closest to the city (5 miles away from downtown).<\/p>\n

ABIA is made up of two terminals:<\/p>\n