Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and a financial and cultural centre of New England, with about 673,000 residents. Logan Airport sits only a few miles from the centre and connects to the MBTA subway and Silver Line. Winters are cold and summers warm, so the season shapes what you will do there.
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2 miles (4 km) from the city centre. 42.7 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | MBTA Silver Line SL1 from Logan terminals to South Station | free when boarding at the airport |
| Subway | MBTA Blue Line from Airport station (free shuttle bus from terminals), connecting to Orange and Green lines | $2.40 one way |
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
Since May 7, 2025, TSA requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license (star marking), an enhanced license, or an alternative such as a valid US passport or military ID at airport checkpoints. Travelers under 18 do not need ID when flying with a companion who has acceptable ID.
Summer brings average highs of about 76 to 82 F (June to August), while the coldest months, January and February, average highs in the 30s F. May and September to October are milder, with highs from roughly 62 to 73 F outside summer.
Busiest: Jun-Aug. Quieter shoulder season: May, Sep-Oct.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) |
| Feb | 39°F (4°C) | 25°F (-4°C) |
| Mar | 46°F (8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) |
| Apr | 56°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 50°F (10°C) |
| Jun | 76°F (24°C) | 60°F (16°C) |
| Jul | 82°F (28°C) | 66°F (19°C) |
| Aug | 80°F (27°C) | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sep | 73°F (23°C) | 58°F (14°C) |
| Oct | 62°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) |
| Nov | 52°F (11°C) | 38°F (3°C) |
| Dec | 42°F (6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) |
Boston is served by Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Boston Logan International Airport handled about 42.7 million passengers in 2024.
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly. Since May 7, 2025, TSA requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license (star marking), an enhanced license, or an alternative such as a valid US passport or military ID at airport checkpoints. Travelers under 18 do not need ID when flying with a companion who has acceptable ID.
Summer brings average highs of about 76 to 82 F (June to August), while the coldest months, January and February, average highs in the 30s F. May and September to October are milder, with highs from roughly 62 to 73 F outside summer.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 from Logan terminals to South Station, free when boarding at the airport. Other options include mbta blue line from airport station.
Boston uses the US dollar (USD).
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Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.