Nashville Airport Guide

sleeping in nashville airport — (photo courtesy of CashJenkins / January 2024)

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Nashville Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

I woke up around 3am and had to unroll my sleeping bag, since someone had kicked the A/C on and set it to “icebox” mode. – BCT

BNA Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Nashville International Airport.

What to Expect

Nashville Airport (Code: BNA) consists of a single terminal divided into four concourses and a satellite concourse. You’ll find a good selection of eateries and shops here. Pay attention to the time, as most restaurants close early, with only a few open until 9:30 PM. No shops or cafes are open 24 hours. Free WiFi helps pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter two airport lounges.

Sleeping in Nashville Airport

Overnight sleepers will be restricted to the landside as security checkpoints close at night. Expect security guards to check your ID and boarding passes. The airport takes its moniker, “Music City U.S.A.” seriously! Several reviewers reported that country music plays constantly (and loudly!) well into the night. Have your earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones handy if you want to sleep! For a quiet place to sit, there is a meditation room located landside, 3rd floor, next to the Allegiant Airlines check-in desk. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service to guests. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.

Airport Hours

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is open 24 hours. The main terminal building and public areas stay accessible around the clock, but the TSA security checkpoints have limited hours — typically opening early in the morning (around 3:30 AM) and closing after the last departing flight. Exact hours can vary by day and airline schedules, so if your travel involves early-morning departures or late-night arrivals, plan accordingly.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels & Sleep Pods

If sleeping in Nashville Airport sounds like a nightmare, there are sleep cabins inside the airport and nearby hotels that offer an airport shuttle. Hotel courtesy phones on the baggage claim level can be used to request a pick-up from the airport.

Hotels at the airport

Minute Suites – Location: Airside, Terminal D (across from Gate D3). Minute Suites offers private suites for travellers who need to relax, work, or sleep during a layover or flight delay. Each suite has a daybed that sleeps two, fresh pillows and blankets, smart TV, free Wi-Fi, and an Amazon Alexa to provide a sound-masking system. Here are the rates as of February 2025: US$ 65 per hour. Discounted rates for military/1st responder, crew, and more. Use Promo Code SIASUITES to save 15% off a Suite Rental or Overnight Stay when you book online.
Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal – Connected to the airport’s Terminal Garage 1 and central terminal by a covered pedestrian bridge.

Hotels near Nashville Airport with free shuttles

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson (0.8 mi)
Hampton Inn & Suites (0.8 mi)
Radisson Hotel (0.9 mi)
Drury Inn & Suites (0.9 mi)
Cambria Hotel (1 mi)

Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites (1 mi)
avid hotel (1 mi)
Home2 Suites (1 mi)
Four Points by Sheraton (1 mi)
La Quinta Inn & Suites (1 mi)

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 or through a lounge membership program.

American Airlines Admirals Club – Location: Airside, near Gate C15. Lounge Access: Pay at the door with proof of American Airlines ticket • Lounge membership programs.

Airline Lounges (members only)

Delta Sky Club – Location: Airside, adjacent to Gate B3. Lounge Access: Elite Status • Lounge membership programs.

Military Lounge

USO Lounge – The USO offers a free lounge to active members of the US military and their families. Location: Airside, near Gate D1. Hours: 7:00AM – 7:00PM (Daily)

Drinking Water

Filtered water bottle refill stations and drinking fountains are available throughout the terminal before and after security.

Food & Drinks

There are no 24-hour food concessions in the terminal. Some concessions open as early as 4:00 AM, and most close by 7:30 PM, but you will find a few that close at 10:00 PM.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

There are no luggage storage or locker facilities. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

A reader tells us mobile charging is available. One station can be found at Gate C10.

Showers

There are no public shower facilities available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi / Internet

Unlimited Free WiFi is available at Nashville Airport. Connect to the “BNA Free Wi-Fi” network.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Baggage Carts – Baggage carts are available throughout the terminal for a fee.

Family Services

Children’s Play Areas – A small play area is available airside.
Nursing Room – Private nursing spaces are available airside, including a dedicated lactation room and a Mamava pod. Alternatively, Mothers can reserve a 30-minute stay in a Minute Suites location to nurse their child or pump at no cost. Their suites are cleaned after every guest and are engineered to be a quiet and restful place to retreat away from the airport terminals. Location: Terminal D (across from Gate D3)

Information Desk – Information desks are available to assist travellers with general questions, directions, and airport services.
Massages – Foot massage services and massage chairs are available airside to help travellers relax between flights.
Meditation Rooms – A quiet meditation room is available landside for prayer, reflection, or a brief break from the terminal environment.

Money

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available landside and airside. Fees may apply depending on your bank.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are not available.

Postal Services – A mailbox is available on the Baggage Claim level for outgoing mail. Stamps can be purchased from airport ATMs.
Salon – A full-service nail and beauty salon is available airside.
Shopping – There are no duty-free shops. A variety of retail stores sell books, snacks, electronics, gifts, and travel essentials.
SIM Cards – You can purchase a SIM card at the InMotion store. Location: Airside, near Gate C2. Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Smoking – A designated smoking lounge is available airside.
Traveller’s Aid – Traveller’s Aid volunteers assist stranded or distressed passengers with non-financial support such as travel guidance, emergency resources, and referrals.

Things to do & see

Art in the Airport – Rotating art exhibits and occasional live performances showcase local artists and musicians.
Live Entertainment – Live music performances are held regularly at an airside venue.

Airlines

Nashville Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Canada • Alaska Airlines • Allegiant • American Airlines • Avelo Airlines • British Airways • Contour Airlines • Delta Air Lines • Flair Airlines • Frontier Airlines • JetBlue • Silver Airways • Spirit Airlines • Southwest Airlines • Sun Country • United Airlines • Vacation Express • Viva Aerobus • WestJet.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Buses

Buses and shuttles pick up in the Ground Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2. WeGo Public Transit connects the airport and downtown Nashville. One-way bus fare is $2. For route maps, schedules and fares, visit the WeGo Public Transit website.

Car Rentals

Car rental services are handled in the Rental Car Facility, which is connected to the airport terminal via covered moving walkways. On-site car rental agencies include Advantage • Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Payless • SIXT • Thrifty.

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Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Ride Apps

Both Uber and Lyft are approved ride apps at Nashville Airport. Journeys can be booked directly through their websites or mobile applications. Lyft picks up in Ride App Zone A and Uber in Ride App Zones B & C.

Shuttles

There is no shortage of shuttle/private transfer options available to/from the airport. To see a list of approved providers, visit the Nashville Airport website.

Taxis

Taxis are available in the Ground Transportation Center at the airport on a 24-hour basis. All taxis are metered with a starting fare of $9 plus $2.50 per mile. At the time of this update, a one-way fare between the airport and downtown/Opryland Hotel area is $30.

Last updated: 2026-01-28

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.