Logan Airport Parking PreFlight: Rates, Shuttle & Tips

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PreFlight Airport Parking at Logan is an off-site self-park lot in Chelsea, about $30/day with a free shuttle every 10 minutes, 24/7. That is about 35% less than Logan's $46/day Central Parking and 19% less than the $37/day Economy garage, but slightly more than Massport's limited $29/day advance reservation. Book online, park, and the shuttle picks you up at your car.

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PreFlight Airport Parking Boston is an off-site parking facility near Boston Logan International Airport. It is a self-park lot at about $30/day, roughly 35% less than the $46/day rate at Logan's Central Parking Garage. Located in Chelsea, MA, and listed 1.8 miles from the airport, PreFlight runs a free shuttle to Logan's terminals 24/7, every 10 minutes, picking you up right at your car.

• Rate: about $30/day for self-park. On-airport Central Parking costs $46/day, the Economy garage $37/day, and Massport's advance reservation $29/day (limited spaces).
• Shuttle frequency: 24/7, every 10 minutes. The shuttle picks you up at your car and drops you at your terminal.
• Distance from Logan: listed 1.8 miles, the closest lot Triply sells at BOS.
• Parking: self-park in the active row. The lot is fully fenced, attended 24/7, and has security cameras and EV charging stations.
• Savings: about $211 for a week versus $322 at Central Parking and $259 at the Economy garage.
• Book early: free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Ready to lock in your rate? Compare PreFlight and other BOS off-site parking options, from about $19/day with a shuttle, on Triply before your spot fills up.

What Is PreFlight Airport Parking at Logan and How Does It Work?

PreFlight Airport Parking is a privately operated off-site parking lot near Boston Logan International Airport in Chelsea, MA. It is a straightforward self-park setup: park your car and board a free shuttle to the terminal. You do not park inside Logan's own garages.

The process is straightforward. You book a reservation online on Triply, arrive at the lot, pull a ticket at the entrance and follow the signs to the active parking row. Park anywhere in that row and the shuttle picks you up right at your car, then drops you at your Logan terminal. When you return, go to the Lower Level outside Baggage Claim, the same spot as your arrival drop-off, and the shuttle brings you back to the lot.

PreFlight is a self-park lot, so you keep your keys. Take a locator slip from the shuttle driver so you can easily find your car later. The shuttle is door to door: it picks you up at your vehicle and drops you directly at your terminal, with no walk to a shuttle stop. The lot is attended around the clock.

The lot is fully fenced, attended 24/7 by on-site personnel and monitored by security cameras. Because the lot and the shuttle both run around the clock, it suits early morning and red-eye flights. If you want a deeper look at how off-site parking works compared to Logan's own garages, the Complete BOS Airport Parking Guide covers every option in detail.

How Much Does PreFlight Logan Airport Parking Cost?

PreFlight Airport Parking costs about $30/day (rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date). That compares to $46/day at Logan's Central Parking Garage and $37/day at the Economy Parking Garage on-airport. Over 7 days, that is about $211 at PreFlight versus $322 at Central Parking and $259 at Economy, about $111 and $48 less. Massport's advance reservation is $29/day for a limited number of spaces, about $203 for a week, so PreFlight costs slightly more than that; it beats only the walk-up rates. A 7-night stay bills 8 days, so the real checkout at PreFlight is about $241.

PreFlight also accepts mobile passes and uses license plate recognition at entry and exit. Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in, so you can reserve now and cancel if your plans change.

For a broader look at how these rates stack up across all BOS off-site providers, see our guide to Logan Airport parking costs and the full 2026 rate breakdown.

How Far Is PreFlight Parking from Logan Airport and How Long Is the Shuttle Ride?

PreFlight Airport Parking is listed 1.8 miles from Logan Airport, the closest lot Triply sells at BOS, and about a 10-minute drive. The lot is in Chelsea, MA, just across the Chelsea Creek from East Boston, where Logan sits.

The shuttle runs 24/7, every 10 minutes, and picks you up directly at your car in the lot. That is more often than Se-lect's 20-minute cycle or Park N Boston's 30-minute cycle. The service is door to door, so you are dropped right at your terminal.

On the return trip, collect your bags and go to the Lower Level outside Baggage Claim, the same spot as your arrival drop-off. Shuttles check each terminal every 6 to 12 minutes. If you arrive late at night, between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM, call 617-884-2294 to request your pickup.

Before driving, check real-time traffic on Waze. The Ted Williams Tunnel and routes through East Boston can back up during rush hour. Giving yourself an extra buffer on weekday mornings is smart.

How Do You Book and Check In at PreFlight Logan Airport Parking?

Booking at PreFlight is fully online. Here's the step-by-step process:

1. Go to Triply's BOS parking search, enter your dates and choose PreFlight.
2. Complete the reservation. You will receive a confirmation.
3. On the day of your flight, drive to the lot at 111 Eastern Ave, Chelsea, MA. Plan to arrive 20 minutes before the time you want to be at the airport.
4. Pull a ticket at the entrance and follow the signs to the active parking row.
5. Park anywhere in that row. The shuttle picks you up right at your car. Take a locator slip from the driver.
6. Ride to your Logan terminal; the shuttle drops you directly at it.
7. On return, go to the Lower Level outside Baggage Claim for pickup.
8. To leave the lot, use a manned lane and show your printed reservation receipt and entry ticket to the cashier.

Once you are parked, keep your printed reservation receipt and entry ticket for the return trip. When you leave the lot, use a manned exit lane rather than the automated exit and hand both to the cashier so your prepaid reservation is honored.

Regarding TSA security at Logan: follow TSA security screening guidelines and arrive at the airport with enough time to clear the checkpoint. If you're not enrolled in TSA PreCheck, budget an extra 20-30 minutes for standard security lines, especially on busy travel days.

PreFlight vs. On-Airport Logan Parking: Which Is the Better Deal?

For most travelers staying more than one day, PreFlight is cheaper than the walk-up on-airport rates. On-airport parking is more convenient, but that convenience costs more per day. The exception is Massport's limited $29/day advance reservation, which is slightly cheaper than PreFlight.

PreFlight Airport Parking vs. Logan On-Airport Options

• Price advantage: PreFlight at about $30/day vs. $46/day at Central Parking is about 35% less per day, and 19% less than the $37/day Economy garage.
• Shuttle vs. walk-in: Central Parking connects directly to terminals via pedestrian bridges. PreFlight adds a shuttle that runs 24/7 every 10 minutes and picks you up at your car. Economy Parking also uses a free shuttle.
• EV charging: PreFlight lists EV charging stations. Logan's garages have 58 EV charging ports, with free electricity at normal parking rates.
• Terminal E note: Terminal E surface lots are currently closed during construction of a new 5,000-space garage (completion ~2028). This makes off-site options like PreFlight especially relevant for international travelers flying through Terminal E.
• Advance reservation: Massport's advance reservation is $29/day for a limited number of spaces, about $1/day less than PreFlight (about $203 vs. $211 for 7 days). It is reserved with Massport, not Triply.

The Central Parking Garage makes sense if you need a very short stay (a few hours) or want the fastest possible access to your terminal. For longer trips, the shuttle time at PreFlight is a small trade-off for the savings: a 7-day trip costs about $111 less than Central Parking ($211 vs. $322) and about $48 less than the Economy garage ($259).

If you're comparing PreFlight to other off-site competitors, our guide on Logan Airport off-site parking lots and rates breaks down every option side by side. For stays of 5 days or more, also read our piece on Boston Logan long-term parking to see where PreFlight fits in the long-stay picture.

What Amenities Does PreFlight Logan Parking Offer?

PreFlight Airport Parking Boston provides a solid set of amenities for an off-site lot. Here is what the listing includes:

• Free shuttle 24/7, every 10 minutes, door to door from your car to your terminal
• Self-park: park anywhere in the active row
• Fully fenced lot, attended 24/7, with security cameras
• EV charging stations, a tire inflation station and free battery jumps
• Handicap-accessible spaces and wheelchair access
• Mobile passes and license plate recognition at entry and exit
• Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in

The standout feature is the door-to-door shuttle. It picks you up at your car instead of at a distant stop, and it runs every 10 minutes around the clock. On return, shuttles check each terminal every 6 to 12 minutes, so you are not left guessing at the curb.

The practical extras are worth knowing about. The lot has EV charging stations, a tire inflation station and complimentary battery jump service, which come in handy after a long trip. The facility is also unobstructed and fully fenced.

For travelers interested in hotel-based parking with additional perks like free breakfast and overnight accommodations, our guide to hotels near Boston Logan Airport with free parking covers that angle fully.

How Do You Get to PreFlight Parking at Logan Airport? (Directions & Driving Tips)

PreFlight Airport Parking Boston is located at 111 Eastern Ave, Chelsea, MA. Getting there is simple from Boston's major highways — but knowing which route to take saves time.

From Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike)

Take I-90 East through the Ted Williams Tunnel. Exit at Route 1A North toward East Boston. Follow Route 1A through East Boston and cross into Chelsea via the Chelsea Street Bridge. Turn onto Eastern Ave. The lot will be on your right.

From Interstate 93

Take I-93 to the Tobin Bridge (US Route 1 South). Cross the bridge into Chelsea. Follow Route 1 South to the Eastern Ave exit. Turn toward Eastern Ave and the lot is nearby.

From Route 1A South (from Revere or the North Shore)

Take Route 1A South directly into Chelsea. Continue to Eastern Ave and turn toward the lot. This is the most direct route from the North Shore.

Traffic near the Ted Williams Tunnel and the Sumner Tunnel can build during morning rush hours (7–9 AM) and evening rush (4–7 PM). If you have an early morning flight, the roads are typically clear and the drive takes under 15 minutes from most Boston neighborhoods. Always check real-time traffic on Waze before you leave — especially on weekday mornings.

Parking in Chelsea puts you in a good position relative to all four Logan terminals — A, B, C, and E. The shuttle handles the rest. For a terminal-specific breakdown of which parking lot is closest to your gate, see our Logan Airport parking guide for East Boston, which covers terminal proximity in detail.

Find the Best PreFlight BOS Parking Rate for Your Trip

PreFlight Airport Parking Boston pairs a close location and a frequent shuttle with solid amenities for Logan Airport travelers. At about $30/day, it comes in 19% to 35% under the on-airport walk-up rates ($37 Economy, $46 Central). The 10-minute door-to-door shuttle removes much of the friction of off-site parking. And free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in means there is no downside to booking early.

That said, PreFlight is the priciest off-site lot Triply sells at BOS. Se-lect Airport Valet Parking (about $19/day) and Park N Boston (about $22/day) both cost less and have 24/7 shuttles, though both are valet-style lots where you leave your keys. Broadway Motor Service is about $13/day but has no shuttle, so you would pay for rides both ways. PreFlight is the closest at 1.8 miles and the only one that lists EV charging. Comparing live rates for your dates takes the guesswork out of it.

Search BOS airport parking on Triply to compare PreFlight, Park N Boston, Se-lect Airport Valet Parking and more, all in one place, with shuttle lots from about $19/day.

Compare BOS parking rates. Off-site lots on Triply with a shuttle cost about 35% to 58% less per day than the $46 terminal garages.