Minneapolis Airport Guide

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

• Escape Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, north end of the Airport Mall on the Mezzanine Level. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door.
• PGA MSP Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
• United Club – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Concourse E, between Gates E6 and E8. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door with proof of United Airlines ticket • United Club Membership.

Airline Lounges (members only)

Delta Sky Club – Multiple Locations – (1) Concourse C and (1) Concourse F.

Military Lounges

Armed Forces Service Center (AFSC) – The AFSC offers current members of the military — active-duty, National Guard, Reservists, their dependents, retirees, DOD employees — a nice lounge with a TV, access to a military DSN phone line, CAC reader, cell phone, free Wi-Fi, iPads, fax/printer /copier machine, bathroom and toiletries. It also has complementary snacks, beverages, etc. The men’s bunk room sleeps 20, and the women’s bunk sleeps 6. Location: Terminal 1, Concourse A, Mezzanine Level, above Gate A1. Hours: 8:00AM – 10:45PM. Related Pages: Minneapolis Airport Lounges

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in Minneapolis airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel on airport grounds and several nearby hotels that provide free airport shuttles:

Hotels at the Airport

Intercontinental Minneapolis Airport – Located on airport property. If you only have carry-on luggage, you can access the hotel from Terminal 1-Lindbergh via the skyway link on Concourse C near Gate C25. If you are picking up bags at the baggage claim, proceed to the ground transportation center where you can take the free airport shuttle (advanced reservations required).  If you are arriving in Terminal 2, you should call the hotel for arrival instructions.  The hotel offers a full gym (showers), sauna and thermal swimming pool which can be enjoyed by non-guests with the purchase of an access pass. » Check Rates

More hotels near Minneapolis Airport with free airport shuttles

• Hilton Minneapolis St Paul Airport Mall of America   » Check Rates
• Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport South   » Check Rates
• Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport   » Check Rates
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis Airport-Mall Area  » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Minneapolis Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

Airport WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at the airport for 2 hours. Connect to the “MSP-WiFi” or “Boingo Hotspot” networks. At the time of this update, free WiFi is only available Airside. If you have accessed the free WiFi while Landside, click here to update this airport guide.

Pro-Tip: Once your free session is over, you can start it again for free after watching another commercial. You can repeat this as many times as you want.

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

Business Services

• Business Centers – These self-service centers offer free use of semi-private workstations, equipped with telephones and data ports. FedEx and ATMs are available in most of the centers. Locations: Lindbergh (T1), Airside, Concourses A, B, C and D • Humphrey (T2), Airside, opposite Gate H3. Hours: 24 hours.
• Conference Center – Conference Rooms and workstations are available for rent.  Rates: Rooms from $ 50/hour or $250 per day.  Private work stations from $ 20 per hour or $ 70 per day.  Location: Lindbergh (T1), Mezzanine Level, above entrance to concourse F.  Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM (Mon – Fri).

Communications

• Postal Services – Drop off your last minute postcards at the airport’s mailboxes. Locations: US Postal Drop boxes are available in both terminals.
• SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
• WiFi – see “Airport WiFi/Internet” above.

Family Services

• Baby Care Facilities – Feed and care for your baby in privacy and comfort in the airport’s Lactation Centers and Nursing Mothers Rooms. Lactation Centers have changing table, deep sinks for bathing baby, power outlets, and soft lights and seating to create a relaxing environment for mother and baby. Locations: T1, Airside, Gate F2 (request access at the Information Booth near the entrance to Concourse F) • T1, Airside, Gate C13 (request access at the Information Booth opposite Gate C12) • T2, Airside, between Gates H10 – H11. A semi-private Nursing Mothers Room offers changing table, sink, mirrors, couch, and rocking chair. You can find it at the entrance to Concourse E. A second Nursing Mothers Room (no sink included) is located above the Lactation Center in T1, Concourse C.
• Children’s Play Areas – Aviation-themed play areas (mock airplanes, air traffic control towers with slides) also offer adult seating areas, some with electrical outlets close by. Locations: T1, Airside, Concourse C, near Gate C12 • T1, Landside, Baggage Claim, near Door 6 • T2, Airside, Concourse H, across from Gate H6. Power outlets and adult seating are available at each location.

Fitness

• Walking Path – When your idea of airport exercise doesn’t include tight connections and frantic running to the next gate, enjoy your time at the airport with a more leisurely stroll or power walk along a designated walking path. Walk the official MSP Start Walking Path, a 1.4-mile walking path in the Lindbergh Terminal.
  Gym – The Intercontinental Hotel (at Terminal 1) offers a fully equipped fitness center, luxury spa area and thermal swimming pool. Non-guests of the hotel may purchase an access pass. Rates: unknown.

Food & Drinks

• Food & Drink – Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. These options are open 24 hours: Camden Food Co. (T1, Concourse F) • McDonald’s (T1, Concourse D).
• Water Filling Stations –  There are multiple water filling stations throughout the airport both Landside and Airside.
• Markets – The Cibo Food Hall/Express locations may be a good option for a healthy grab & go snack. Locations: T1, Concourse G, near Gates 1-6, 4, 8, 12, 15, 18 and 22. Hours: 5:00AM – 9:00PM. The Farmers Market (Landside) also offers grab & go snacks. T1, Baggage Claim area. Hours: 9:00AM – 10:00PM.

Information

• Information Desk – Location: Lindbergh T1, Level T. Hours: 6:00AM – 12:00AM. In addition to the Information Desk, black “Airport Assistance” phones are located throughout the airport for anyone seeking information. Look for the blue light on the wall. Manned by live operators, these phones are in service from 8:00AM – 10:00PM.

Luggage

• Luggage Storage – Available Airside in the Lindbergh Terminal (T1), SmarteCarte storage lockers can accommodate carry-on-sized luggage. All lockers are equipped with fingerprint technology to ensure that only those who store the bags can retrieve them. Locations: Lindbergh (T1), Airside, near Gates C2 and C13 and near the entrance to Concourse F. Rate: $4 for first four hours and $1 per each additional hour to a maximum of $12 per day. Maximum storage time is 48 hours, lockers are emptied after this point.

Medical Services

• Chiropractic Services – Pulled your back out dragging your luggage around?  Chiroport offers chiropractic services on the go. Locations: Terminal 1, Concourse C • Terminal 1, Concourse F, halfway down on the left • Terminal 1, Concourse G, near Gate Gate 6. Hours: 6:00AM – 9:00PM.
• Covid Testing – Wandertest Rapid Covid Testing provides Antigen and PCR testing with results in less than 60 minutes.  Rates: $99 – $199.  Location: Terminal 1, Landside, Gold Ramp, Level 3. Hours: 8:00AM – 6:00PM.

Mobile Charging

• Mobile Charging – Samsung Power Pole charging stations offer free mobile device charging. They are available in the these areas:
  • Lindbergh (T1): A2, B4, C1, C3, C5, C6, C8, C9, C12, C13/14, D3, D5, E2, E9, E8, F1, F8, F13
  • Humphrey (T2): H3, H4, H8, H10
  • In addition, Power Seating offers wide, flat surface space, easily-accessible power outlets, and seating, ideal for travellers who need to get a little work done while charging their laptops or phones. You can find power seating near food outlets at the main mall and Concourses A, C, E, and F, and in the entire G Concourse. In T2, power seating is available in Southwest Airlines gated areas and at the Service Center opposite Gate H3.

Money

• ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Machines are operated by US Bank and Wings Financial Credit Union and Travelex. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside and Airside in both terminals.
• Banking Services – Wings Financial Credit Union offers full-service banking and an ATM. Location: T1, Landside, Ticketing Level, between Doors 5 and 6. Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM (Mon-Fri).
• Currency Exchange – Travelex has kiosks in these locations:
  • Lindbergh (T1): – Landside, Ticketing Lobby, between Doors 5 & 6 • Airside, entrances to Concourse C (Gate C1) and Concourse G (Gate G1). Hours: 6:00AM – 9:00PM
  • Humphrey (T2): – Landside, Ticketing Lobby between Doors 3 & 4. Hours: 6:00AM – 9:00PM.

Pets

• Pet Hotel – Furbabies rejoice! Your cat or dog can enjoy a vacation of its own at Now Boarding. Overnight boarding, grooming, and daycare are some of services offered. Location: Near the airport, off of Highway 62 and 28th Ave S. Hours: Open 24 hours.
• Pet Relief Area – Locations: T1, Landside, Baggage Claim Level, outside of Door 1 and follow the signs to your left • T1, Landside, Silver Parking Ramp • T1, Airside, near the entrance to Concourse E in the MSP Airport Mall • T1, Airside, on the C/G Connector Bridge • T2, Landside, Baggage Claim Level, outside and to the right of Door 8 • T2, Airside, near Gate H11.

Rest & Relaxation

• Cots – In the event of flight cancellations, the airport has a limited supply of sleeping mats for overnight use when local hotels are full or near capacity. These mats are distributed at an airline’s request at the following locations:
  • Terminal 1: Landside, Mezzanine, overlooking the Ticketing Lobby above Door 4 • Airside, Airport Mall • Airside, Concourse C • Airside, near Gates G1-G6
  • Terminal 2: Contact your airline to request locations

Tricia on our Facebook tells us “They will provide sleeping mats for canceled flights. 4 or 5 times my daughter and I have slept in the kids playground control tower. It also has nice padded benches. You do have to listen to the Bob the Builder ride all night, “Can We Do It? Yes We Can!!!””

• Hotels – see “Airport Hotels” above.
• Lounges – see “Airport Lounges” above.
• Massage Chairs – First Class Seats operated by SmarteCarte. Locations: Terminal 1, Airside, Concourse F, Near Gates C1, C6, C12, C15, C21. Rate: $1 for 3 minutes, or $5 for 15 minutes
• Rest Zones – Two quiet seating areas are available in the Lindbergh Terminal (T1). Location: Airside, Mezzanine Level overlooking the Airport Mall. Take the stairs or elevator at the entrances for Concourses E or F, and go up one level.

Take precaution even when sleeping in the rest zones.  In December 2019, a traveller at another airport reported that money and credit cards had been stolen from their bag even though the bag was right beside them.  Protect and lock your bags as you would sleeping elsewhere in public.

Shopping

• Duty Free & Shopping -MSP Duty Free has three locations: T1, Concourse D entrance (Hours: 6:00AM – 9:00PM) • T1,MSP Airport Mall, near south checkpoint (Hours: 6:00AM – 9:00PM) • T2, Concourse H (Hours: 5:00AM – 8:00PM). In addition, a wide variety of retail stores area available throughout the airport.

Showers, Salon & Spa

• Showers – Not available
• Spa & Salon Services – Manicures, pedicures, facials, massages and more are available at:
  • XpresSpa – Hair services available at the Concourse F location only. Location: T1, Airside, entrance to Concourse D (Hours: 7:00AM – 10:00PM) • T1 (Temporarily Closed), Airside, Concourse F, Gate 6 (Hours: 7:00AM – 10:00PM).
  • Elevations Spa at The Intercontinental Hotel (at Terminal 1) offers both shower and spa facilities. A fully equipped fitness center, luxury spa area and thermal swimming pool can be enjoyed by Non-guests of the hotel with the purchase an access pass. Rates: unknown.

Things to do & see

• Mall of America (off-site): Go shopping, catch a movie, visit the aquarium or take the kids to Nickelodeon Theme Park. To get there, take the Light Rail Transit (LRT) three stops to Mall of America (12 minutes).
• Video Arcade  /Games Room – Locations: Concourse C, near Gate 1 • Concourse F, near Gate 7 • Concourse G, near Gate 7 • Terminal 2. Hours: open 24 hours

Other Airport Services

• Shoe Shine – Available airside in Concourse C, E, G, and at the Airport Mall.

Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Keep in mind that airline check-in and baggage drop hours vary according to the flight schedule. Check these hours with your airline. If you are in the public area of the terminal (landside) you will not be able to get through to the secure area of the terminal (airside) until the morning. The TSA security screening checkpoint hours vary according to terminal:

• Terminal 1 (Lindbergh): The South security checkpoint is open 24 hours. The other checkpoints open at approx. 4:00AM and close after the last flight.
• Terminal 2 (Humphrey): 3:30AM/4:00AM – 10:00PM

Airlines

As of July 20, 2022, Minneapolis airport is served by the following airlines:

Terminal 1 -Aer Lingus • Air Canada • Air France • Alaska Airlines • American Airlines • Delta Air Lines • Denver Air • KLM • Spirit Airlines • United Airlines.

Terminal 2 – Allegiant Air • Condor • Frontier Airlines • Icelandair • JetBlue • Southwest Airlines • Sun Country.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Metro Transit Bus #54 stops at T1/Lindbergh Transit Center, outside on Level 1 of the Silver parking ramps. There is no bus service from T2/Humphrey, so you must go to T1 to catch the bus. For schedules and more information, visit the Metro Transit website.

Car Rentals

Car rental agencies have counters in Terminal 1 and 2: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Payless • Sixt • Thrifty • Turo.  The Alamo, Hertz and National counters are open 24 hours in Terminal 1.  Ace Rent a Car is located off-site, bur provides a 24-hour airport shuttle.  Visit our travel partner at Tripadvisor to search for car rentals deals.

Hotel Shuttles

Several hotels offer airport shuttle service: Best Western Plus Dakota Ridge   •   Comfort Inn Airport   •   Fairfield Inn & Suites Minneapolis Bloomington   •   Fairfield Inn & Suites Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport   •   Hampton Inn Minneapolis / Eagan   •   Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport   •   Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America   •   Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America   •   Holiday Inn Bloomington – Airport South   •   Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport – South   •   La Quinta Inn Minneapolis Airport Bloomington   •   Quality Inn & Suites Mall of America/MSP Airport   •   Radisson Blu Mall of America   •   SpringHill Suites Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport   •   Super 8 Bloomington/Airport.

Hotel Shuttles pick-up from the Ground Transportation Atrium in Terminal 1.

See also Airport Hotels above.

Inter-Terminal Transportation

To travel between the two terminals, passengers can use the free LRT. The trains depart every 10-15 minutes.  Hours: 4:30AM – 11:00PM.   –  The LRT is fully wheelchair accessible, but special needs passengers, mobility-impaired passengers, elderly passengers and passengers travelling with small children and luggage may find it easier to take the special needs minivan shuttles. The minivan has a wheelchair lift.

Light Rail Transit

Light rail transit (LRT) trains stop at both Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey and connect travelers to 17 other destinations, including downtown Minneapolis to the north and Mall of America to the south.  Blue Line rains run every 12-15 minutes.  Tickets are sold at machines in the terminal and the Metro Transit App.  For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Metro Transit website.

Ride Apps

Uber, Lyft and other ride app services pick-up passengers from Terminal 1, Ground Transport Center, Level 2 of the green parking ramp • Terminal 2, Ground Transport Center, Ground Level of the purple parking ramp.

Taxi

Taxi services are available from both terminals: Terminal 1 (Tram Level) • Terminal 2 (Ground Transport Center). At the time of this update, taxi fare to downtown Minneapolis is $39-$49 and to St. Paul expect to pay $31-$38.  The starting fare departing the airport is $8.50 ($2 flag drop and 6.50 airport access fee).

Van and Shuttle Services

Several scheduled bus, van and limousine companies are available.  Advance reservations are recommended for out-of-town service. Companies serving MSP Airport: Groome Transportation • Jefferson Lines • Landline • Land to Air Express • NWT Express Shuttle • Rochester Shuttle Service.