Airport

BNA Nashville International Airport

Nashville International Airport (BNA) serves Nashville. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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Non-stop47
Airlines14
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation183 m

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The airport in numbers

Nashville International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Nashville International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 26M passengers in 2025.

Opened
1936
90 years ago
Passengers / year
26M
as of 2025
Elevation
183 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
Passengers per year, 1999–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Nashville International Airport to Nashville

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From BNA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Nashville11 km22 min$23–$37
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Which way suits you from Nashville International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Nashville ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Nashville International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 47 destinations, operated by 14 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Southwest Airlines · American Airlines · Delta Air Lines · US Airways · AirTran Airways · United Airlines · Frontier Airlines · SeaPort Airlines · Alaska Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Nashville International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Nashville International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Nashville International Airport to the centre of Nashville?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Nashville International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Nashville International Airport to Nashville?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Nashville International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Nashville International Airport?
About 47 destinations, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando. 14 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Nashville International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Nashville International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Nashville International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026