Passenger terminalAll connected concourses
One Terminal Drive, Nashville, TN 37214FAA rank #25 · Large hub
BNANashville
Nashville International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
BNA is easy once you are inside. The current trap is outside: Lot A is closed, parking is cashless, and construction can change the route. Check the homepage and reserve before driving in.
Arrival planner
When should I be at BNA?
Enter the departure time shown on your ticket.
Recommended airport arrival—:—
Enter your departure time
We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, Thursday through Monday travel banks, major Nashville events, and holidays
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Security
What you’re walking into
BNA publishes current checkpoint waits on its homepage. Construction and roadway changes can add time before you even reach security.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy Lots B/C$24/dayShuttle service
Terminal Garages 1/2$36/dayCovered
Valet$48/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickups use designated ground-transportation zones. Construction can move routes, so follow the zone and walking directions in the app.
Rental-car access is in the terminal ground-transportation area; follow current signs because BNA's garage and rental-facility construction changes pedestrian routes.
BNA has one terminal with connected concourses after security. Most connections are walkable without leaving the secure area.
BNA free cell lotFollow current airport roadway signsNashville International Airport Free Cell Lot, Nashville, TN 37214
A free cell-phone waiting area is available; use current airport signs because construction affects roadway access.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal is the airport's only terminal-adjacent hotel and connects to the terminal by a covered pedestrian bridge.
Inside or airport-connected
1 optionsHilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal
Covered pedestrian bridge to the passenger terminal
Find current hotel page ↗Park-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; use the Ground Transportation Center for return pickup
- Parking
- Parking is included only with an eligible package
Best Western Plus Nashville Airport Hotel
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm schedule directly
- Parking
- Package parking covers the travel dates entered at booking
Quality Suites Nashville Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle with package; verify current hours
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a qualifying park-and-fly reservation
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected terminal-garage areas; verify current location and availability.
SmokingThe terminal is smoke-free; use designated outdoor areas.
OvernightBNA operates around the clock, though concessions and secure-side access are limited overnight.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
BNA live waits and alerts↗BNA security screening↗BNA official parking↗BNA ground transportation↗BNA terminal map↗BNA parking and free cell lot↗