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Nashville International Airport Guide

Terminals, minimum connection times, ground transport, parking, lounges, and layover advice for Nashville International Airport (BNA), sourced from the airport or the operator that runs each service, with minimums from OAG data.

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  1. Map
  2. Terminals & connections
  3. Layover helper
  4. Security & TSA
  5. Lounges
  6. Amenities
  7. Ground transport
  8. Parking
  9. Can I leave?
  10. FAQ

Quick answer

  • Terminals: 1 terminal
  • Minimum connection time: 30 min domestic, 1 hr 30 min international to domestic
  • Arrive: Follow your airline's check-in deadline
  • To Nashville: about 45 min one-way
  • Free WiFi: Yes · Sleep pods: Yes

Map

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Terminals & connections

Nashville International Airport has 1 terminal. Transfer system: Walkways through the central hub. All concourses connect through the central hub (Music City Central).

Main Terminal (Concourses B, C, D and Satellite)

9 airlines: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and more

Single terminal. Concourse A is closed for demolition and rebuilding, with the new concourse due to open in July 2028.

Minimum connection times

Domestic to domestic
30 min
Domestic to international
1 hr
International to domestic
1 hr 30 min
International to international
1 hr 30 min
Transfer system
Walkways through the central hub
Airside connected
Not published
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Layover helper

Find how long to plan for a connection at BNA: the official minimum connection time, plus a comfortable time of 30 minutes more, or 60 more when you clear customs or go through security again after a terminal change. Adjust trip type, terminal change, and checked-bag assumptions to match your itinerary.

Minimum connection at BNA

30min

Comfortable

60+ min

The shortest connection airlines usually sell here. Includes the walk between gates. Source: OAG

Comfortable is our guidance, not a rule.

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Security & TSA

Security waits at BNA vary by time of day and checkpoint. We have not confirmed a standard arrival time published by BNA, so follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines. Check live BNA security wait times

TSA PreCheck
Available
CLEAR
Available
Global Entry
Available

Lounges

1 notable lounge at BNA, including airline-branded clubs and third-party options accessible via Priority Pass or day-pass. Check your credit card benefits (Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X) before paying a day-pass fee.

The Club BNA

Concourse C

Priority Pass

Access: Priority Pass

Amenities: Bar

Amenities

4 of 7 core amenities available at BNA: sleep pods, free WiFi, nursing rooms, pet relief. Free WiFi quality is rated good. Dining options span 1 terminal.

Showers

Not available

Sleep pods

Available

Minute Suites (Concourse D, near Gate D3)

WiFi

Free (good)

Nursing rooms

Available

Multiple locations

Chapel

Not available

Pet relief areas

Available

Pet relief areas

Dining highlights

Central (Music City Central): Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Hattie B's Hot Chicken

Ground transport to Nashville

BNA is about 45 min from downtown Nashville by the fastest transit option.

OptionCostTime
Uber/Lyft
Rideshare
VariesVaries
WeGo Route 18
Bus
Downtown bus to WeGo Central. Express trips take about 20 minutes and local trips 35 to 45 minutes.
$220-45 min

Parking

BNA parking ranges from $24/day economy to $36/day short-term. Terminal Garages 1 & 2 $36/day; Economy Lots B/C $24/day (free shuttle); Valet $48/day. Terminal Lot A closed July 1, 2026 for construction. BNA went cashless July 1, 2026.

Short-term
$36/day
Long-term
$24/day
Economy
$24/day
Valet
$48/day

Can I leave BNA during a layover?

Yes, BNA is close enough to Nashville that a 3-hour layover is workable. With 6+ hours, you have time to see part of Nashville. Round-trip to the city center is about 1 hr 30 min plus re-screening on return.

WeGo Route 18 runs from BNA to downtown Nashville in about 20 minutes on express trips and 35 to 45 minutes on local trips.

Overnight layover hotels

  • Hilton Nashville Airport
    5-min shuttle
    $$

Frequently asked questions

How early should I arrive at BNA?

We have not confirmed a standard arrival time published by Nashville International Airport, so follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint, so add buffer at busy times.

What is the minimum connection time at BNA?

BNA requires at least 30 minutes for domestic-to-domestic connections and 90 minutes for international-to-domestic connections. Transfer system: Walkways through the central hub.

Can I leave BNA during a 3-hour layover?

Yes, BNA is close enough to Nashville that 3-hour layovers are workable. Round-trip to the city center is about 90 minutes plus re-screening. WeGo Route 18 runs from BNA to downtown Nashville in about 20 minutes on express trips and 35 to 45 minutes on local trips.

Does BNA have showers?

BNA does not have dedicated public showers. Paid lounge access is typically required for shower facilities.

Does BNA have sleep pods?

Yes. Minute Suites (Concourse D, near Gate D3) offers private sleep rooms.

Is WiFi free at BNA?

Yes. BNA offers free WiFi throughout the airport.

What is the cheapest way to get from BNA to Nashville?

The cheapest option is typically WeGo Route 18 at $2, taking 20-45 minutes. Downtown bus to WeGo Central. Express trips take about 20 minutes and local trips 35 to 45 minutes.

Is there TSA PreCheck and CLEAR at BNA?

BNA supports TSA PreCheck and has CLEAR lanes. Global Entry kiosks are available for returning international travelers. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint, and BNA posts live wait times on its website.

Where should I eat at BNA during a layover?

Notable dining at BNA includes Tootsie's Orchid Lounge (Central (Music City Central)), Hattie B's Hot Chicken (Central (Music City Central)).

How much does parking cost at BNA?

BNA parking rates: $36/day short-term, $24/day long-term, $24/day economy, $48/day valet. Terminal Garages 1 & 2 $36/day; Economy Lots B/C $24/day (free shuttle); Valet $48/day. Terminal Lot A closed July 1, 2026 for construction. BNA went cashless July 1, 2026.

Is there a hotel at BNA for overnight layovers?

The closest option is Hilton Nashville Airport (5-min shuttle, $$). Budget time for the shuttle or rideshare in your overnight plan. For shorter rest stops, BNA also offers Minute Suites (Concourse D, near Gate D3).

Are there pet relief areas at BNA?

Yes. Pet relief areas.

Compare BNA to other airports

See how BNA ranks against the other 111 airports in our dataset.

Best for layoversBNA ranks well for quick layoversWith sleep podsBNA has Minute Suites (Concourse D, near Gate D3)Shortest MCTBNA dom-to-dom: 30 min · intl-to-dom: 1 hr 30 min

More on Nashville and BNA

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Airlines operating at BNA

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Sources & verification

Connection times, security, ground transport, parking and sleep pods verified Oct 2026 against the sources above. Amenities, lounges and nearby hotels without a listed source are not yet verified. Always confirm with Nashville International Airport before flying.

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