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Several hotels are conveniently situated near BNA (Nashville International Airport). For instance, the Nashville Airport Marriott is located right at the airport, the Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Airport is less than a mile away, and the Hilton Nashville Airport is just a few minutes’ drive from the airport. These accommodations provide convenient lodging options, particularly for travelers with early or late flights who need to stay close to the airport.

On American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, you can upgrade from Economy Class to Premium Economy, Business, or First Class. Upgrades are accepted through the airline’s Bid for Upgrades program, cash, miles, and other payment methods. By moving up to Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class, you can get better services and amenities.

Delta Air Lines has implemented environmentally friendly initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. They have invested in fuel-efficient aircraft, implemented recycling policies, and participated in carbon offset programs. Furthermore, Delta is actively involved in the advancement of alternative fuel technologies.

You have plenty of options for getting from IND Airport to your destination. You can rent a car from one of the many car rental companies present at the airport if you want to have your own vehicle. At the airport, you can also use taxis or ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft. The Green Line bus, an alternative, offers direct service from the airport to Downtown Indianapolis.

Among airlines operating Nashville to Indianapolis flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and Indianapolis.

Flights from Nashville to Indianapolis usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at Indianapolis (IND).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Nashville to Indianapolis.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $317 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $421 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Nashville to Indianapolis most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Nashville to Indianapolis route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $367 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $547, a difference of $180. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to Indianapolis flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Indianapolis are Lucas Oil Stadium, Indiana Convention Center and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. These are among the most viewed places in Indianapolis on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Indianapolis takes 1h 13m, covering 249 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nashville to Indianapolis:

• Earliest: departs at 8:10 am and lands at 9:23 am
• Latest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 9:48 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 13m.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $117 to $1,151. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nashville to Indianapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $86, which is 71% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 02m, compared with 4h 11m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 4h 40m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Indianapolis is 1 hour ahead of Nashville (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Indianapolis Airport (IND) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Alamo
· Thrifty
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Indianapolis range from $334 to $537, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $334 counts as a good deal.