Which airport should I fly into for Franklin?

For long-haul and international flights, Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the main gateway near Franklin. The closest airport, Nashville International Airport (BNA), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Franklin?

The nearest is about 17 mi (28 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Franklin?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Franklin

The closest airports to Franklin, Tennessee: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Franklin, Tennessee is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 17 mi (28 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
BNA	Nashville International AirportNashville, United States	17 mi / 28 km	34 min	International
MQY	Smyrna AirportSmyrna, United States	21 mi / 33 km	40 min	Regional
MRC	Maury County AirportColumbia/Mount Pleasant, United States	31 mi / 50 km	56 min	Regional
GHM	Centerville Municipal AirportCenterville, United States	33 mi / 53 km	59 min	Regional
SYI	Bomar Field Shelbyville Municipal AirportShelbyville, United States	35 mi / 56 km	1 hr 2 min	Regional
THA	Tullahoma Regional Arpt/Wm Northern FieldTullahoma, United States	52 mi / 83 km	1 hr 32 min	Regional
CKV	Outlaw FieldClarksville, United States	57 mi / 92 km	1 hr 43 min	Regional
RNC	Warren County Memorial AirportMc Minnville, United States	60 mi / 96 km	1 hr 47 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the most convenient at about 17 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Franklin. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BNA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BNA saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Franklin is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 17 mi (28 km) away — roughly 34 min by road.