Nashville International Airport (The IATA code “BNA” reflects its original name: Berry Field) is a large airport serving the Nashville Metropolitan Area in Central Tennessee.
The airport is located 7 miles southeast of downtown Nashville. It offers nonstop flights to over 100 destinations, including international routes to London, Dublin, and Reykjavik.
In 2024, BNA served over 24 million passengers, making it the busiest airport in Tennessee and among the top 30 busiest airports in the USA.
Major Airlines - Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air
The dominant airline with over 6 million passengers served in 2024 is Southwest Airlines. It accounts for nearly half of all departures at BNA and serves over 75 destinations across the USA.
Allegiant Air has set up an operating base at Nashville, and even though it served less than half a million passengers in 2024, it is an important provider of affordable, low-cost air fare on over 25 domestic routes.
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines each serve over 1000 flights monthly and provide the necessary connections to millions of Tennesseans to the USA’s largest airport hubs.
Other domestic airlines with a notable number of flights at BNA include United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines.
Of the foreign carriers that serve Nashville, notable ones include:
British Airways: Offers nonstop service to London.
Aer Lingus: Provides nonstop flights to Dublin.
Icelandair: Connects Nashville to Reykjavik with seasonal flights.
Air Canada: Offers flights to and from Toronto.
See a full list of airlines at BNA.
Terminal Layout and Gates of BNA
BNA has 1 terminal split into five concourses with a total of 55 gates:
Concourse A: 6 gates.
Concourse B: 10 gates.
Concourse C: 26 gates. Includes a satellite concourse that contains Gates C4 to C11.
Concourse D: 7 gates, with 4 additional gates that opened in July 2025.
Concourse T: 6 gates. This concourse processes all non-pre-cleared international flights.
The central Grand Lobby has 24 security screening lanes, artistic installations, and several dining options.
See all destinations you can reach by direct flights from BNA.
Connecting Flights and Transit
BNA's single terminal makes connections between flights quite easy and relatively quick.
The central Grand Lobby allows passengers to access all concourses without the need for trams or shuttles. Walking time from one end of the terminal to the other is a maximum of 15 minutes.
The legal minimum connecting time is 35 minutes, although unless your two gates are close, you may be cutting it short. Aim for at least 45 minutes between flights. This applies to domestic-to-domestic connections - the vast majority of all transits at BNA.
International flights (unless pre-cleared) need to clear Immigration and Customs at Concourse T and then proceed to the new gate for the domestic leg.
Discover the best things to do in Nashville during a longer layover.
Wi-Fi at Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport offers complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, delivering speeds several times faster than other US airports of a similar size.
To connect, simply select the "!BNA Free Wi-Fi" network, and you should be connected immediately. No need to registrations or logins!
Dining Options at BNA
Almost all restaurants, bars, and fast food outlets at Nashville Airport are situated after Security.
They are spread throughout the terminal, with each Concourse featuring at least a few different options to eat or drink, or just grab a coffee and a snack.
Here are some of the best places to dine in each area of the airport:
Central Marketplace
Acme Feed & Seed: Live music, local brews, and Southern favorites from family recipes.
Titans Press Box: Upscale dining including chef-driven dishes, craft cocktails, and a vast wine list with a Tennessee Titans theme.
Voodoo Doughnuts at Kitty Hawk Eat + Drink: Doughnuts with quirky flavors and even more quirky names.
Concourse A
Arrington Wine Bar & Grill: Locally produced wines (by the glass, by the bottle, or even to-go!), accompanied by salads and prosciutto-mozzarella ciabatta sandwiches, among other fresh dishes.
Concourse B
Pig Star by Peg Leg Porker: Authentic Memphis-style BBQ with smoked meats and signature sauces.
Concourse C
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken: Iconic Nashville hot chicken with varying spice levels, plus sides, desserts, and a breakfast menu until 10 AM.
Slim & Husky’s Pizza: A pizzeria with a hip vibe.
Tootsies Orchid Lounge: A funky bar with live country music that serves comfort bar food like sandwiches, burgers, and chicken fingers. The true Nashville atmosphere!
Concourse D
Party Fowl: Try Nashville hot chicken in this full-service bar that also offers plenty of choices when it comes to local beers.
Southern Steak & Oyster: Meals with ingredients from the sea and from the land with recipes from around the world.
Lounges at BNA
Nashville Airport houses 3 lounges, all located airside:
Delta Sky Club: Located in Concourse B, adjacent to Gate B3. It offers services for eligible Delta or SkyTeam alliance passengers.
American Airlines Admirals Club: Situated in Concourse C, across from Gate C10, Complimentary access is available to eligible passengers flying with American Airlines or OneWorld alliance partnering airlines.
USO Lounge: Only available to active military personnel and their families. Located in Concourse C.
These lounges offer similar amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, food, and drinks.
If you’re looking for a place to rent your head, try the Minute Suites in Concourse D. They offer private suites at 55 USD per hour.
Transportation options at Nashville Airport
Public transportation serving BNA is limited, with your only option being the WeGo Public Transit Route 18, which runs to downtown Nashville at a fare of 2 USD.
Most who don’t have a private vehicle opt for a taxi. The pick-up area is located in the South Wing. From the airport, the meter starts at $9, and the rate is $2.50 per mile. Trips to downtown cost a flat 30 USD.
Ride-sharing services include Uber, Lyft, and KreweCar. Their pick-up locations are all at the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2, in Zone A, Zone B&C, and Zone D, respectively.
Other than that, several shuttle companies provide direct rides from the airport to destinations in the region and the state as a whole. They are also located in the Ground Transportation Center.
Find out more about private shuttles from BNA.
Last but not least, rental cars are provided by over 10 major and local companies that operate offices at the Rental Car Facility.
Parking at BNA
Several official parking options exist within the airport grounds, both covered and uncovered:
Terminal Garage 1: Across from the terminal and just a short walking distance away. Daily parking there costs 30 USD.
Terminal Garage 2: Adjacent to the terminal, just 2 minutes on foot away. The daily rate is also 30 USD.
Short-Term Parking: Available in Terminal Garages 1 and 2. The first 30 minutes are free; thereafter, each 15 minutes costs 5 USD, up to a daily cap of 30 USD.
Terminal Lot A: The closest surface parking lot to the Terminal. Doesn’t offer a shuttle, but it is close enough to walk to the terminal. Costs 20 USD per day.
Economy Lot B and Economy Lot C: Connected to the terminal by a shuttle bus that runs every 10 minutes from 3:30 AM until 45 minutes after the last flight for the day. The parking fee is 20 USD per day.
Valet Parking: Located across from the terminal on the ground floor of Terminal Garage 1, priced at 40 USD per day.
Hotels near Nashville Airport
The Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal is a premium 4-star hotel situated adjacent to the terminal. If you seek direct terminal access in a place in excellent condition with a restaurant and a skybar lounge, then look no further.
You will find plenty more hotels outside the airport, right after Interstate 40. Options include the Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport and the Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites, both offering complimentary shuttle service and other conveniences.
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