Nashville International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (BNA)

How to get to Nashville International Airport

Nashville city center is some kilometers from the airport: transfer takes approximately 20 minutes for express routes, 35-45 minutes for local routes, by WeGo Route 18 bus.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach downtown Nashville in approximately 15-20 minutes, traffic permitting.

By Train

There is no railway station at the airport: Nashville does not have an urban railway network that reaches the airport.

By Bus

The WeGo Route 18 Airport bus connects the airport to downtown through WeGo Central, departing from the Ground Transportation Center at Level 1 of Terminal 2 garage; fare $2 USD for adults ($1 USD for youth, seniors, and disabled persons); frequency every 30 minutes from 6:00 AM, increased as of July 5.

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Tips The express runs of Route 18 take only 20 minutes compared to 35–45 minutes for local runs: verify which type of run you are taking if time is important.

Average travel time to BNA

TrainNot available (Nashville has no urban rail to airport)

Shuttle bus20 min express / 35-45 min local (2 USD, WeGo Route 18)

Taxi / Private hire15-20 minutes (25-40 USD, more during event weekends)

Parking near Nashville International Airport

As of July 1st, 2026, rates have increased and payment became cashless: Economy parking is $24/day, Terminal Garage $36/day, valet $48/day; affiliated off-site lots start at $9.45/day with complimentary shuttle.

How to get to Nashville from BNA

By Train

The airport does not include its own train station.

By Bus

WeGo Route 18 Airport bus connects the airport to downtown (WeGo Central) in 20 minutes (express) or 35-45 minutes (local); fare $2.

By Taxi

A taxi applies a flat rate of $30 (surge-proof); Uber/Lyft cost approximately $15-24 under normal conditions but may significantly exceed $30 during major events (CMA Fest, NFL games, bachelor/bachelorette parties), to downtown, with travel time 15-25 minutes.

Airport transfers you can book in advance

Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.

Nashville: BNA Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center

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from €25.76 per person

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Car rental at Nashville International Airport

The terminal houses counters for all major car rental companies.

Driver's license, passport, and credit card are sufficient; an International Driving Permit is not required for short stays if the license is in Latin characters.

Hotels near Nashville International Airport

Nashville's airport is 8-10 miles from downtown, about 20 minutes by taxi or rideshare with no traffic, much longer during rush hour: there's no direct rail link. Since 2023 the terminal has even had its own hotel, handy for an overnight layover or a dawn flight. Anyone wanting to experience Broadway and the live music venues is better off staying downtown, while anyone with appointments near Vanderbilt University or looking for a quieter feel still close to the action finds room in Midtown and West End, about as far from the airport as the historic downtown.

At the airport

In the terminal

connected to the terminal, a short walk from the gates

Best for: anyone with an overnight layover or a dawn flight who doesn't want to leave the airport

Pros

walking distance from check-in, zero transfer time
panoramic pool overlooking the runways and downtown

Cons

higher rates than the outside areas
no neighborhood life, you stay within the airport grounds

Recommended hotels

Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal the only hotel directly connected to the terminal, worth choosing if you want to eliminate transfer times View availability

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Airport area

free shuttle, 3-5 minutes by car from the terminal

Best for: anyone arriving or leaving early who prefers to stay a few minutes from the terminal

Pros

free shuttle to the airport
a few minutes from the terminal, handy for early morning flights

Cons

office and hotel area, nothing to do on foot in the evening
a car or taxi is needed to reach downtown

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City centre

Downtown and Broadway

about 20 minutes from the terminal by car or rideshare, no direct train

Best for: anyone wanting the live music venues of Broadway and the downtown museums close at hand

Pros

a short walk from the venues on Broadway and the Country Music Hall of Fame
the widest choice of restaurants and evening entertainment

Cons

farther from the terminal than the airport area
nighttime noise on the streets closest to Broadway

Recommended hotels

Omni Nashville Hotel connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and a short walk from Broadway View availability

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Neighbourhood

Midtown and Vanderbilt

about 20-25 minutes from the terminal by car or rideshare

Best for: anyone with appointments at Vanderbilt University or looking for a lively neighborhood that's quieter than Broadway

Pros

a short walk from the Vanderbilt campus and Midtown venues
a more intimate atmosphere than downtown Broadway

Cons

a car or rideshare is needed to reach the airport
few budget hotels in this area

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Airport services

The airport serves Nashville, 'Music City,' with traffic experiencing rapid growth driven by the city's tourism boom.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area features Tennessee whiskey, music-themed products, and luxury items.

Lounges & relaxation

In Nashville, lounges are split across concourses B, C and D, with a mix of airline lounges, one independent lounge and a service reserved for the military. American's Admirals Club stays in concourse C even though a bigger location is coming to concourse A, while the Delta Sky Club in B is designed only for those with the right status or card, with no single paid entry. In concourse D, Minute Suites offer paid privacy, while the USO lounge remains free for military members only.

lounges: 4
with Priority Pass: 1
earliest opening: 04:00

Which lounge to choose: full comparison