Terminal 1Most major domestic and international airlines
4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111FAA rank #17 · Large hub
MSPMinneapolis–St. Paul
Minneapolis–St. Paul International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
MSP's only real trap is the wrong terminal. Verify Terminal 1 or 2 before parking; use free light rail if you miss, and compare both Terminal 1 checkpoints.
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Security peakEarly weekday mornings, Friday afternoons, Sunday evenings, and winter-holiday periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
MSP posts checkpoint waits online and on terminal displays. At Terminal 1, either checkpoint reaches all gates; the North checkpoint is often shorter.
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
Quick Ride Ramp$19/day24/7 shuttle
Terminal 2 Value$23/dayCovered; free light rail to Terminal 1
Terminal 1 Daily$30/dayCovered
Valet$55/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Both terminals use designated Ground Transportation Center pickup zones. Follow terminal signs and the app's assigned zone.
On-airport rental counters and vehicles are located at both terminals; verify your company's terminal before arrival.
Free light rail connects Terminals 1 and 2 outside security. A terminal change normally requires another TSA screening.
East cell-phone lotBetween Terminals 1 and 24921 Post Road, Minneapolis, MN 55450
West cell-phone lotBetween Terminals 1 and 24211 Post Road, Minneapolis, MN 55450
Two free attended cell-phone waiting lots sit on the south side of Post Road between Terminals 1 and 2.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
InterContinental Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport is the only hotel connected to MSP. Its skybridge reaches Terminal 1; checkpoint availability varies, so some guests must use the hotel shuttle to the public terminal entrance.
Inside or airport-connected
1 optionsInterContinental Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport
Connected by skybridge to Terminal 1; complimentary terminal shuttle also available
Hotel website ↗Park-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingCambria Hotel Bloomington Mall of America Minneapolis Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm whether service covers both terminals
- Parking
- Trip parking requires an eligible package and is limited to the booked dates
Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Paul Eagan
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle with package; confirm the schedule
- Parking
- Parking is included for the reservation period shown during booking
Hilton Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify terminal pickup instructions
- Parking
- Select a park-and-fly rate that explicitly includes extended parking
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● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected ramps, including Level 7 of the Terminal 2 Orange Ramp.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside terminals; use designated outdoor areas.
OvernightMSP remains operational overnight, but checkpoint access and services are limited.
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.
MSP parking↗MSP Value Parking↗MSP Quick Ride Ramp↗MSP ground transportation↗MSP terminal information↗MSP cell-phone waiting lots↗