Nashville Airport ParkingNashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville International Airport (BNA) has been one of the fastest-growing major airports in America — passenger volume surged over 80% since 2014, hitting 23.7 million passengers in a record 2024. The boom is driven by Nashville's tourism economy: live music, food culture, NFL/MLB events, and the city's status as the #1 bachelorette party destination in the U.S.

BNA sits 8 miles southeast of downtown Nashville with a single terminal, five concourses, and 53 gates. Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier (Concourse D exclusive). On-airport parking is moderate by major-airport standards — Terminal Garages charge $26/day, Economy Lots $16/day, and Valet $40/day. Off-airport parking through Triply typically costs a fraction of the Terminal Garage rate; the lot list on this page shows current per-day rates, and a search with your dates shows your total with taxes and fees.

Most bookable lots sit 1.3–1.7 miles from the terminal, but shuttle hours vary widely — three run around the clock, several stop around midnight, and one has no shuttle at all.

Fly Away Airport Parking Nashville — Valet with a free 24/7 shuttle every 10 minutes, 1.7 miles out on Murfreesboro Pike. Pull under the canopy and staff park your car (you leave your keys) and help with luggage. Fully fenced and gated. Arrive 30 minutes before you want to be at the terminal.

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport — Self-park 1.4 miles out with a 24/7 on-demand shuttle. Call to schedule your shuttle 24 hours before your booking starts. Eight wheelchair-accessible spaces, including van-accessible.

Radisson Hotel — Hotel lot 1.4 miles out. Complimentary shuttle 24 hours a day, every 30 minutes to the airport, with on-demand pickups. No extra charge for full-size vans, pickups or large SUVs. Check availability for your dates.

Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport — Closest bookable lot at 1.3 miles (tied with Avid). Uncovered self-park with a complimentary on-demand shuttle 4 AM–midnight — no shuttle overnight, so plan around those hours.

Avid Hotel Nashville Airport — Hotel lot 1.3 miles out. Complimentary on-demand shuttle 4 AM–midnight. Self-park.

Comfort Suites Nashville Airport — Hotel lot 1.7 miles out. Shuttle every 20 minutes from 4:20 AM (last shuttle 11:45 PM); book it at least an hour ahead. The shuttle is not wheelchair accessible. EV charging on site.

Best Western Plus Nashville Airport — Hotel lot 1.6 miles out. Shuttle on request every hour on the hour, 4 AM–11 PM — no shuttle overnight. Sign up for your drop-off at the front desk and look for the "WOOSH" van.

Southwestern Airport Parking — Open-air self-park 2.5 miles out, well lit, with security on site 7 AM–11 PM. No shuttle — plan on Uber or Lyft to the terminal. Display your printed confirmation on the dashboard or risk towing.

Nashville's airport is in the middle of a $1.4 billion New Horizon expansion program — successor to the recently completed BNA Vision project. Key 2026 status:

• Concourse A Complete Reconstruction — Currently CLOSED for full rebuild. Reopens July 2028 with 16 modern gates. Airlines previously using A have been relocated to other concourses.

• Concourse D Extension (COMPLETED July 2025) — 5 new gates, new concessions, and BNA's first outdoor terrace with views of the Nashville skyline. Southwest exclusive.

• Donelson Pike Relocation — Major road realignment scheduled for completion in 2026. May cause temporary detours when accessing the airport.

• Satellite Concourse (Gates C4–C11) — Opened October 2023. Accessed by shuttle bus from near gate C2.

The airport remains fully operational. Donelson Pike construction may cause temporary detours, so allow extra time for airport access during peak periods.

BNA's traffic is uniquely event-driven. Some of the busiest periods you should know about:

Bachelorette season (March–June) — Nashville is the #1 bachelorette destination in the U.S. Large groups arrive every Friday and depart every Sunday — driving massive weekend traffic from spring through early summer.

CMA Fest (early June) — 80,000+ attendees create one of the year's biggest spikes.

NFL Titans (September–January) — Home game weekends spike both arrivals and departures.

SEC Tournament (March), Nashville Marathon (April), Bonnaroo weekend (June) — All push traffic well above baseline.

For all of these, pre-book parking 1–2 weeks ahead and arrive 2.5–3 hours before departure. The $25 flat-rate taxi to downtown Nashville is reliable, but rideshare surge during Broadway nights, CMA Fest, and bachelorette weekends can push fares to $60–$90.

• Verify shuttle hours — Several BNA off-site hotel lots have limited shuttle hours. Cambria and Avid run 4 AM–midnight, Comfort Suites 4:20 AM–11:45 PM, Best Western Plus hourly 4 AM–11 PM, and Southwestern has no shuttle. Fly Away, Holiday Inn Express and Radisson run 24/7. Always confirm shuttle availability matches your flight times.

• Watch for ice storms in winter — Nashville is prone to ice storms (December–February). Even moderate ice can paralyze the airport for 1–2 days. Travel insurance is recommended for winter travel.

• Single security checkpoint — All BNA passengers funnel through one centralized security checkpoint. During CMA Fest, holidays, and bachelorette season, waits can hit 30–45 minutes. TSA PreCheck or CLEAR significantly speeds this up.

• Rental cars are inside Terminal Garage 2 — Unlike many airports, BNA has all 11 rental car counters directly in Terminal Garage 2 on Level 1. Walk from baggage claim to your rental car — no shuttle needed.

• Live music in the terminal — BNA features dedicated live music stages in the terminal. The Arts at the Airport stage in Concourse C hosts professional Nashville musicians regularly.

• Use the WeGo Route 18 bus only if you have time — At $2 per ride, it's the cheapest option but runs only hourly and takes 32 minutes to downtown.