Travel Tips

Before 2023, the Delmarva region was primarily limited to two choices for airline travel, Philadelphia International Airport PHL or Baltimore Washington International BWI. The journey to either airport often involved stressful drives on Interstate 95. It was a game of chance whether you would catch your flight if you didn't allow at least 2.5 hours for the drive and 2 hours for pre-flight procedures, not to mention the extra 30-60 minutes for unforeseen circumstances. However, with the introduction of new travel options, the stress and uncertainty of these journeys have been eliminated. Welcome to FlyILG!

Let's Take a Look at Philadelphia International Airport Specifically

You will have to be out the door five to six hours before your flight if you are driving yourself. If you are taking a rideshare, add another 30 minutes. We will be generous and call it five hours before your flight.

For our friends in Northern Delaware, let's consider the average travel time to PHL and the stress and uncertainty involved in getting to PHL and then going through the TSA line at PHL. Remember, airport parking at Philadelphia International is another fun challenge. The long-term airport parking is listed at a flat rate of $15/day, including taxes and fees. With recent construction at PHL, parking has become even more limited. If you are coming from anything south of the C&D Canal, that is an entirely different matter or nightmare.

What is the best option to the nightmare of getting to PHL? Wilmington Airport ILG is the best regional alternative airport. With commercial air service from Avelo Airlines since February 1, 2023, you have a lot of great vacation options directly from your hometown airport.

Here are Five Benefits of Traveling from Wilmington Airport ILG.

1. Commercial Service is direct via Avelo to multiple Florida destinations, including Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers, and Fort Lauderdale, and seasonally to Palm Beach PBI and Sarasota SRQ. Seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, SC, and Wilmington, NC, are big favorites, but the top route of choice is direct from ILG to SJU—San Juan, PR awaits!
    
2. Parking Next to the Terminal! ILG offers lots A and B adjacent to the terminal, with 500+ spots in a new parking lot in October for $9.50 a day. No reservations are accepted, and there is no limit on the time you can park in the lots, which are under video surveillance 24/7 and regular patrols by the Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Troop 4.
    
3. TSA in under Five Minutes! Yes, it is true. You can clear the TSA at Wilmington Airport ILG in less than five minutes. Although there is no expedited option for those who pay a premium for TSA PreChek, you don't need it.
    
4. No Delay for Take-Off. Without the traffic demands of a huge international airport, Avelo flights leave on time or early if everyone is onboard.
    
5. American Airlines service arrives on October 7, 2024. Keep an eye out on more details on this convenient new option. It's the perfect compliment to Avelo service. Currently, we have passengers who will fly one way in or out of ILG and then take the other leg into PHL. Now it will be even easier to plan your travel with complimentary services.

Why fly from anywhere else when Wilmington Airport ILG in Wilmington, Delaware, offers convenience, easy access, and peace of mind while traveling? Thanks for choosing FlyILG!