Travelling from Nashville Airport (BNA) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Nashville Airport to Richmond Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Every week, there are six Nashville Airport to Richmond Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, go for the 07:00 Allegiant Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:05 with Allegiant Air.
To ensure you get on your BNA to RIC flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Richmond (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Nashville Airport to Richmond Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Allegiant Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BNA to RIC flights, with 89.74% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nashville Airport to Richmond Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BNA and RIC:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Handy information about Nashville Airport (BNA)
You'll find BNA at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
77% of flights that depart Nashville Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Nashville Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Nashville. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near BNA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Nashville Airport to Richmond Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
If you're landing on a late Nashville Airport to Richmond Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near RIC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Richmond Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Richmond and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Richmond Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Richmond Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Richmond Airport to central Richmond has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Nashville Airport to Richmond Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Richmond. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Nashville Airport to Richmond Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BNA to RIC around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Richmond has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Richmond, a visit to New York will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. No journey is complete without a visit to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
