Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Nashville Airport (BNA): what you need to know
Nashville is seven hours behind Madrid and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MAD to BNA flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Nashville Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and BNA:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kms (8 miles) from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Nashville Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Nashville Airport (BNA)
If you're getting in on a late Madrid Airport to Nashville Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near BNA:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Nashville Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Nashville's main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Nashville Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Nashville Airport (BNA) to central Nashville
The address for BNA is One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
From Nashville Airport, Nashville is approximately 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Nashville Airport (BNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Nashville Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Nashville in March.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Nashville Airport for July if you want to visit Nashville during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAD to BNA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Nashville. Around 402 kms (250 miles) away to the north, check out popular attractions including Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Memphis is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 322 kms (200 miles) west of Nashville. No trip is complete without experiencing Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum.
