Nashville International Airport [BNA]: Ultimate Terminal Guide

Key Takeaways

• Nashville International (BNA) consists of 1 terminal and offers a variety of amenities across 4 concourses and the T gates.
• BNA has 3 lounges: Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and USO Nashville. Priority Pass members get 1 free hour at Minute Suites.
• Ground transportation includes rental cars, shuttles, and ride-sharing. Bus route 18 takes 20 minutes to downtown.

If you’ve ever flown to Tennessee, it’s likely you already know Nashville International Airport (BNA) — but whether you’re going to be a first-time visitor or just want to get to know this airport better, we’ve got you covered.

One of the fastest-growing airports in the U.S. and the biggest in the state, BNA served around 24.8 million passengers in 2025. It completed the BNA Vision growth and expansion plan in February 2024, and the airport is currently in the midst of New Horizon, its second growth and expansion plan. An additional parking garage has added thousands of spaces in front of the terminals, and travelers can rest at the new on-site hotel that opened in early 2024. 

Quick Info

Airport: Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Terminals: 1 main terminal with 4 concourses: A, B, C, D, and the T Gates within the BNA Marketplace
Airport Address: 1 Terminal Dr., Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Distance From Downtown Nashville: 8 miles (13 kilometers)
Website: flynashville.com
Phone Number: 615-275-1675
Annual Passengers: 24.8 million
Daily Departures: 300
Destinations served: 108 domestic, 13 international
Flight Information: BNA departures and arrivals information can be found online

Airlines Operating From BNA

BNA Airport Terminals

Nashville International Airport has 1 central terminal with 4 departure concourses. There are 2 concourses at the south end of the terminal and another 2 at the north end. The T gates sit inside the BNA Marketplace, straight ahead as soon as you exit the security checkpoint.

Terminal Drive directs one-way traffic around the front of the terminal building, looping back around the terminal garages and rental car facility. Arrivals and departures are on different levels of the terminal, with vehicle access from Terminal Drive on both levels. 

Terminal parking is a short walk from the terminal, with 2 terminal garages for covered parking. Surface parking lot A is also accessible by foot from the terminal, just beyond the consolidated rental car facility. 

Main Terminal

Level 1: International Arrivals and Ground Transportation

Level 1 has international arrivals and access to the rental car counters once passengers have cleared customs.

Level 2: Domestic Arrivals

The arrivals area on level 2 has baggage claim for domestic arrivals. There are also information counters that can provide assistance with hotels, onward transportation, and general information about exploring Nashville. Curbside access is available on this level for passenger pickup.

Level 3: Departures

Level 3 has curbside access for passenger drop-off, leading to the airline ticketing desks. There is only 1 cafe outside the secure area, so bear this in mind should you arrive too early to check in for your flight. There are pet relief areas outside either end of the terminal. 

There is one café, Green Beans Coffee Co., a convenience shop, Tennessee Tribune, and a flower shop located presecurity for travelers who arrive early to check in or for those waiting to meet someone. Pet relief areas are available outside at both ends of the terminal. The TSA security checkpoint is in the Grand Lobby.

Concourse A

Concourse A is currently closed, as it is being demolished and reconstructed as part of the New Horizon program. When it reopens July 11, 2028, it will be BNA’s largest concourse, with 16 gates, new concessions, and indoor and outdoor waiting areas.

Concourse B

Concourse B has 11 gates, numbered B1 and B3 to B11, with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operating flights from here. There are a few shops and restaurants along the concourse and a children’s play area toward the far end. More shops and restaurants are near the entrance.

Concourse C

Concourse C is at the south end of the terminal and is the largest concourse, with 18 gates, numbered C1 to C3 and C13 to C27.

There are several shops and restaurants and an Admirals Club up the staircase near gate C15.

Concourse C: Satellite Concourse

The Satellite Concourse serves as an extension of Concourse C, with gates C4 to C11 reached by taking the shuttle bus from the main terminal near gate C2. Within the concourse, travelers will find a single gift and retail shop, one food‑and‑beverage establishment, and a dedicated coffee shop, as well as a pet relief area.

Concourse D

Concourse D is at the south end of the terminal and is used solely by Southwest Airlines. There are 11 gates, numbered, D1 to D11. There are plenty of restaurants and shops and a moving walkway to assist passengers from one end of the concourse to the other. The concourse also has a Minute Suites and an outdoor terrace.

T Gates

The T gates are just after the security checkpoint and are used by airlines, including Aer Lingus, Icelandair, Air Canada, British Airways, and WestJet. Passengers departing from gates T1 to T6 also have access to a wide variety of shops and restaurants nearby. Note that gate T6 is in the B Concourse.

Interterminal Transport

All areas of the terminal and concourses are accessible on foot, so there are no buses or trains to connect between gates. The only exception is Concourse C, where you must ride a shuttle bus to the Satellite Concourse for gates C4 to C11.

After clearing the security checkpoint, you can walk freely among all concourses unless you are arriving on an international flight that requires luggage to be collected to clear customs. 

If you park in economy lots B or C, you need to ride a shuttle bus to and from the terminal. Passengers can track shuttle bus arrivals here.

Hot Tip:

If you’re looking for activities after leaving the airport, check out the best things to do in Nashville.

Security and Customs at BNA

BNA has a central security checkpoint on level 3 (departures), which opens daily at 3:30 a.m. with 24 security lanes providing access to all concourses.

For live wait times at BNA, check the airport’s homepage.

TSA PreCheck

There are dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes at the security checkpoint. Check the TSA website for the schedule, as opening hours vary.

TSA PreCheck enrollment is available through CLEAR+. Passengers can complete their applications at BNA at the kiosks at the north and south ends of check-in, near the British Airways and Allegiant ticketing desks. Enrollment is available daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Global Entry

BNA offers Global Entry to help preapproved, low-risk travelers move quickly through international arrivals. Interviews are available at the enrollment center on level 1 inside the International Arrivals Facility (IAF).

BNA Airport Lounges

* Hours are subject to change without notice. Lounge access may be restricted at times due to capacity.
** Day pass for any passenger. Lounges marked as N/A only allow entry for eligible passengers in their premium cabins, frequent flyer programs, or participating credit card programs.

Priority Pass Access 

Minute Suites accepts Priority Pass holders and offers members 1 hour of free access to nap, relax, and work. You can find Minute Suites in Concourse D near gate D3.

Learn more about how to join Priority Pass or get Priority Pass through a credit card.

Hot Tip:

Avoid paying for an airport lounge day pass with personal and business credit cards for airport lounge access.

Dining and Drinks at BNA

BNA has 50 restaurants, cafes, and grab-and-go food counters, with only 1 cafe before security. Each concourse has a good selection, so you shouldn’t have to venture too far unless you’re after something specific.

BNA Wi-Fi and Charging Points

BNA provides 100Mbps of free Wi-Fi throughout all public areas. Passengers can connect by selecting “BNA_Free_Wi-Fi.”

BNA Airport Lost and Found

To report a lost item in any public area at BNA, passengers need to submit an online ticket.

If you lose an item on an aircraft, you need to contact the relevant airline.

If the item was lost at a TSA checkpoint, it must be reported to TSA through its lost‑and‑found portal

Additional Airport Information

Information Services

An information center is on level 1 near the rental car counters. Further information kiosks can be found throughout the arrivals area.

Children’s Play Area

BNA has a children’s play area at the end of Concourse B with wall games and floor activities.

Baby Facilities

Nursing rooms are near gates B1, D4, and C6 (Satellite Concourse).

Traveling With a Pet

BNA has 5 pet relief areas :

• Outside the terminals at the north and south ends of level 3
• Satellite concourse near gate C9
• Concourse D across from gate D2
• Near gate T1

Smoking Areas

Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside the terminal on all 3 levels. A postsecurity smoking room is in Concourse B near gate B10.

Money

ATMs are throughout the airport:

• Main terminal on the arrivals level, near baggage claim 5
• Concourse B, near the entrance
• Concourse C, near gate C16
• Concourse D, near gate D4

Luggage Storage

There are no luggage storage facilities at BNA.

Important BNA Phone Numbers

Customer service: 615-275-1675

Parking: 615-275-1045

Travel to and From BNA

Transportation

All commercial transportation services operate from the ground transportation center on level 1 of the Terminal Garage 2. Turn right out of the terminal and follow the sidewalk to the terminal garage. Signage directs you to level 1.

Bus

Bus route 18 operates between BNA and downtown Nashville. The bus route display should state Route 18 Airport, 18 Airport Express, or 18 Elm Hill. The express route takes 20 minutes to reach downtown, and other services can take up to 45 minutes.

Limousines and Courtesy Cars

Limousine and courtesy cars pick up from the ground transportation area on level 1. The airport recommends these companies.

Taxi

The taxi stand is in the ground transportation area on level 1. The flat-rate taxi fare from the airport to downtown Nashville or Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is $30, plus $2 for each additional passenger. Metered cabs are also available.

Ride-Hailing

Ride-hailing operators Uber and Lyft are authorized to operate from BNA. Both pick up from the ground transportation area and can drop off in front of the terminal.

Directions by Car to BNA

Arriving From Downtown Nashville

Take 1st Avenue N and continue onto Hermitage Avenue. Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue and then left onto Green Street. Merge onto I-24 E/I-40 E and continue on I-40 E. Take exit 216A toward International Airport and continue on to Terminal Drive for access to the terminal.

Arriving From Franklin

Take I-65 N and then exit 80 onto the I-440. Merge onto I-24 W toward Nashville/Knoxville/I-40 E and then take exit 52B to merge onto I-40 E. Take exit 216A toward International Airport and continue on to Terminal Drive for access to the terminal.

BNA Airport Parking Information

Terminal Garages

The terminal garages 1 and 2 have more than 6,500 covered spaces combined and are a short walk from the terminal. The first 30 minutes of parking is free, the second 30 minutes is $15, and daily parking is $33.

Hot Tip:

Electric vehicle parking stations are on levels 2 to 6 in Terminal Garage 1 and levels 2 and 3 in Terminal Garage 2. Motorcycle parking is on every level in the northeast corner.

Valet Parking

Valet parking is available on the ground transportation level and costs $45 per day.

Terminal Lot A

Terminal lot A offers uncovered parking farther from the terminal but still within walking distance. The daily parking charge is $27.

Economy Lots B and C

Economy lots B and C are about a mile from the terminal, and passengers can ride the courtesy shuttle bus from level 2 arrivals, which runs every 10 minutes. The daily parking charge is $21, and passengers can track shuttles here.

Pickup and Drop-Off Parking

BNA has a cell-phone waiting lot at 1415 Murfreesboro Pike. Visitors may check real-time flight-information monitors and remain with their vehicles until a passenger calls for pickup.

Off-Site and Hotel Parking

The cheapest daily parking at BNA is $21, but you can find more cost-effective parking at an external lot.

Daily parking starts at around $8 when booked through airportparkingreservations.com, and many parking lots offer shuttle buses to and from the airport.

Parking for Passengers With Disabilities

Parking for passengers with disabilities is available at all official airport parking lots. Parking shuttles are wheelchair accessible.

Parking Contact Number

General inquiries: 615-275-1045

Car Rental at BNA Airport

Passengers must first visit the rental car counters on level 1 of the terminal. Once checked in, they can find vehicles in the consolidated rental car facility next to Terminal Garage 1. To reach the facility, passengers can turn left out of the terminal, walk along the sidewalk past the valet drop-off area, and cross Terminal Drive.

The following rental companies are available on airport property:

Hot Tip:

Get a credit card that includes car rental insurance as a benefit to avoid paying expensive insurance fees directly with the rental agency.

BNA Airport Hotels

Nashville International Airport has a Hilton hotel just across from the airport terminal. Passengers can also find plenty of alternative accommodation as close as 0.8 miles away from the terminal.

Top 3 Hotel Stays Using Points

The Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport is an excellent airport hotel for any traveler looking for a comfortable stay, along with amenities like a complimentary breakfast buffet, fitness center, outdoor pool, and free airport shuttle service. The hotel is also pet-friendly. The IHG One Rewards program does not have a set award chart, but you can expect award nights to be around 27,000 points per night, depending on the season.

At the Embassy Suites Nashville Airport, every morning starts with a free made-to-order breakfast for all guests. The hotel also offers a nightly free evening reception featuring complimentary small plates and drinks. Standard amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool, and airport shuttle. With Hilton’s dynamic price model for award nights, a free night at the hotel can cost around 45,000 Hilton Honors points.

Just 2 minutes from the airport and 7 minutes from downtown, Hyatt Place Nashville is great for those looking for a comfortable stay. The hotel offers free breakfast, a pool, a fitness center, and airport shuttle and is pet-friendly. Better yet, Hyatt Place is cost-effective: As it’s a Category 2 hotel, award nights start at 6,500 points per night for off-peak dates and 9,500 points per night for peak dates.

Hot Tip:

If you’re looking to top off your points to stay at any of these hotels, see our guides on the best ways to earn more Hilton Honors points, World of Hyatt points, or IHG One Rewards points.

Final Thoughts

With Tennessee’s booming population, it’s no wonder BNA is planning additional expansion. The airport is striving to add more nonstop routes, international destinations, and cargo services to its operations and is considering extending one of its runways to accelerate these goals.

Southwest Airlines accounts for over 50% of the passenger capacity at BNA, and Spirit, Delta, and Allegiant have already launched or plan to launch more routes from this growing airport.