85,000 Passengers Expected on Peak Travel Days
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is gearing up for a busy Independence Day holiday travel period, expecting to see as many as 700,000 passengers arriving and departing from Sunday, June 29 through Monday, July 7, 2025. With construction on the new Terminal 1 (New T1) nearing completion for its opening this September, the airport encourages travelers and those picking up and dropping off to plan ahead.
Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. {NYSE: CPA}, and a member of the global Star Alliance airline network, has officially inaugurated its new route to and from the city of San Diego, California.
Approximately 2,400 New Parking Spaces Added
Today, the San Diego International Airport (SAN) opened the second stage of the Terminal 1 Parking Plaza, adding approximately 2,400 more airport parking spaces. The Terminal 1 Parking Plaza now offers more than 5,200 parking spaces just steps away from the existing Terminal 1 and the New T1, which is scheduled to open in September 2025.
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) continues its focus on sustainability with the installation of a state-of-the-art hydrant fueling system that will lead to a smoother, safer, and more enjoyable airport experience.
New Route Opens Gateway to Many More Connections Across Europe
Today, San Diego International Airport (SAN) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) celebrated the airline’s first nonstop flight between San Diego and Schiphol International Airport (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Happy National Travel & Tourism Week! Led by the
U.S. Travel Association, travel entities across the U.S. are celebrating the economic and social impact travel has on our economy.
The federal REAL ID enforcement is now in effect for all passengers.
San Diego International Airport (SAN) advises passengers to arrive early, beginning on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, when the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will require REAL ID-compliant state-issued identification or driver’s license or another TSA-acceptable form of identification for passengers over 18 years old before boarding a U.S. commercial aircraft.
Airport Performing Arts Residency Program Provides Venue for Artistic Development of Travel-Inspired Poems
Don’t be surprised if your next journey through San Diego International Airport (SAN) includes an interview about travel that is turned into poetry. Now through April 29, the airport’s Spring 2025 Performing Arts Resident, Poets Underground, will be onsite in the terminals at their luggage-inspired stage called The Great Poetic Baggage Exchange. The artists invite travelers to engage in conversations and live-painting of murals centered around five travel-inspired themes: Adventure, Baggage, Connection, Checkpoint, and Rise.
Along with world-class upgraded amenities, the all-new Terminal 1 will showcase five stunning, commissioned art pieces.