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When should I leave to pick someone up at BOS?

For a BOS international pickup, the reliable cue is the passenger’s exit from Terminal E processing, not touchdown. Massport tells greeters to wait until baggage and customs are complete and meet the traveler on the first-floor Arrivals level.

BOS route identity

This page is for Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.

What the reviewed guidance says

  • Most Boston Logan international arrivals use Terminal E for federal inspection.
  • Passengers must claim baggage and clear customs before the public meeting point.
  • Massport places the Terminal E greeter meeting point on the first-floor Arrivals level.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Leaving for Terminal E when the aircraft lands rather than after customs.
  • Assuming every international arrival uses the same processing path.
  • Approaching without a current terminal and pickup-position confirmation.

BOS pickup questions

When is an international passenger ready at BOS?

After baggage claim and customs are complete and the traveler reaches the first-floor Arrivals level of Terminal E.

Does every international BOS flight exit through Terminal E?

Most do, but some passengers pre-clear U.S. customs before departure. Confirm the actual terminal and arrival path with the traveler or airline.

What should a BOS passenger send the driver?

Send the actual terminal, confirmation that baggage and customs are complete when applicable, and the current signed pickup position.

Related BOS pickup guidance

  • BOS pickup zones

    Connect the pickup_timing draft to the related pickup_zones guide.

  • BOS waiting areas

    Connect the pickup_timing draft to the related waiting_areas guide.

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