Nashville makes a smart springboard for both quick getaways and big international trips, offering the choice of a fast growing network and the convenience of a single easy to use terminal.
Nashville International Airport sits about 8 miles east of downtown in the Donelson neighborhood, making gate access straightforward for both weekend breaks and long haul adventures. As of September 2025, BNA offers 114 nonstop destinations across the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada, and some transatlantic routes, all subject to change. The airport’s 200,000 square foot grand lobby and 24 security lanes with CT scanners help speed you through checkpoints.
Comfort at BNA is practical and streamlined for those chasing cheap flights. With everything under one roof, simple connections and intuitive wayfinding make last minute flights less stressful. A mix of domestic shuttles and seasonal international services means you can plan flexible North American and European escapes, adapting easily to shifting budgets or dates.
From BNA the network gives you direct access to beaches, mountains, and Europe with minimal backtracking. Travelers use the connectivity for everything from business hops to long haul leisure journeys.
Short haul favorites include Atlanta at about 1 hour nonstop, Chicago Midway at around 1 hour 30 minutes nonstop, and Denver at about 3 hours nonstop, suited to frequent flyers needing early or late departures. Longer hops like Las Vegas at about 4 hours nonstop are preferred for event weekends and off peak trips.
Direct flights to London and Dublin are prime picks for Europe, typically around 8 hours 30 minutes nonstop, and United Kingdom and Canada links expand the reach. Winter resort destinations like Cancun, San Juan, Montego Bay, and Punta Cana attract seasonal interest. Airlines like British Airways, Icelandair, Air Canada, Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines provide a mix of international and domestic options, with all routes and service subject to change.
Prices change by season and demand, so timing your search can impact your fare. Domestic trips often see better value 4 to 6 weeks out, while international flights benefit from searches 6 to 10 weeks in advance.
Avoid peak fares by targeting shoulder periods like late January to early March, and late August to mid October, keeping in mind patterns and event weeks can shift prices. Midweek travel and early morning departures can sometimes lower costs when big events are in town.
Set up alerts with Set a Price Alert to monitor fares and book at the right moment. For broader searches, use anywhere features for cheap one way finds from Nashville and build custom returns. The Nomad Search Tool is great for multi city journeys, finding the cheapest visit order for complex itineraries including London, Dublin, and more.
BNA acts as the main airport for the region, about 8 miles east of downtown. The Metropolitan Transit Authority’s Route 18X Express Bus connects downtown and the terminal in roughly 30 minutes, and as of June 2025, rideshare drop offs from services like Uber and Lyft use a nearby parking facility, adding a short walk to the grand lobby. For drivers, parking options include Economy, Short Term, Long Term, and Valet.
Inside, the airport operates a single terminal with concourses fed by a large centralized lobby and 24 security lanes, offering free Wi Fi, dining, retail, accessibility features, and airline lounges such as Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club, all subject to change.
Travelers can benefit from low cost carrier domestic breadth and full service international connections. Kiwi.com lets you book separate airlines on one ticket using Virtual Interlining and provides support through the Kiwi.com Guarantee and Disruption Protection, with automatic check in and instant chat included for self transfer itineraries.