# Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)

> Minneapolis, US · 16 km (10 mi) southwest of downtown Minneapolis

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## Facts

- **IATA**: MSP
- **ICAO**: KMSP
- **Timezone**: America/Chicago
- **Runways**: 4
- **Terminals**: 2
- **Passengers**: 31.2M/yr
- **Worldwide rank**: #19
- **Hub for**: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
- **Official site**: https://www.mspairport.com

## Overview

## Welcome

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) might just be the ultimate Midwestern aviation gem, blending a superb local food scene and a carefully curated retail experience with ease of navigation. Situated 16 km southwest of downtown Minneapolis, MSP steps beyond the typical airport mold, showcasing Minneapolis–Saint Paul standouts like Red Cow, Angel Food Bakery, and even a boutique dedicated to the late superstar Prince. Frequent flyers rave about this compact hub where arriving early is seen less as a chore and more as an opportunity.

## At a glance

With 31.2 million passengers passing through annually, MSP serves as a hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. It operates two terminals: Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey, supported by four runways. MSP is well-integrated into local transportation networks and is just a $2.00–$2.50 METRO Blue Line ride away from downtown Minneapolis. Recognized for its art program and ease of use, it's frequently voted America's best airport by travelers who appreciate its polished amenities without the chaos of larger airports.

## Terminals & layout

MSP Airport is divided into two terminals. Terminal 1 is home to Delta, Air Canada, and Alaska Airlines, along with an extensive array of dining and shopping venues in the MSP Mall. Terminal 2 caters to Sun Country and Southwest Airlines, though it's noted for having fewer amenities. Nonetheless, it serves well for a streamlined travel experience. Keep in mind that security at Terminal 1 can be congested during Delta's peak periods, particularly in the morning.

## Getting to and from the city

The METRO Blue Line is a major convenience, providing 24/7 service between both terminals and downtown Minneapolis in just 20–25 minutes for $2.00–$2.50. Alternatively, Route 54 and Route 5 buses connect to the city and other suburbs, with fares also set at $2.00–$2.50. Typical taxi rides to downtown are a 15–25 minutes drive, though options include rideshares like Uber or Lyft, averaging 20–30 minutes. For those driving, parking spans various priced options with red, blue, and green ramps at $26 per day.

## Traveller essentials

Customary amenities like Wi-Fi are freely available throughout. The airport is recognized for its family-friendly atmosphere, although travelers should brace for Terminal 1’s security delays during peak times. Several lounges, including the Delta Sky Club, offer tranquility amidst travel, with the G‑concourse lounge often cited as roomier.

## Dining & shopping highlights

MSP’s culinary landscape is distinctly local, with dining spots such as Angel Food Bakery for doughnuts and pastries, and Red Cow delivering hearty burgers and a noteworthy beer list. For those craving a taste of Minnesota, Holy Land Deli and Stone Arch present samples of Middle Eastern fares and local brews, respectively. Terminal 1’s MSP Mall grants a rich shopping experience, hosting Adventure North and a singular Prince store among its offerings. Meanwhile, Terminal 2, although quieter, features the Minnesota Wild Bar exuding authentic Twin Cities energy.

## Lounges

The lounge selection caters to various airline passengers, with facilities like Delta Sky Clubs in Terminal 1, United Club, and American Airlines Admirals Club providing quiet respites. For international travelers, the Air France Lounge and Aspire Lounge extend European touches, while the Escape Lounge MSP can be accessed for a daily entry fee, offering premium food and services.

## Insider tips

- **Insider:** Spend time at the MSP Mall in Terminal 1, praised for its authentic local cuisine and unique shops like Hammer Made and the Prince store.

- **Insider:** Angel Food Bakery in Terminal 1, Concourse E, has doughnuts and pastries that draw travelers from afar.

- **Time:** Use the METRO Blue Line for quick transit between terminals, avoiding the hassle of shuttles.

- **Local:** Holy Land Deli in Terminal 1, Concourse E, delights with flavorful Middle Eastern offerings.

- **Money:** Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 house unusual mid-continent duty-free shops in their respective concourses.

- **Avoid:** Security lines at Terminal 1 swell during Delta’s morning bank; plan an earlier arrival.

- **Quiet:** Acme Club in Terminal 1’s G-concourse offers a more relaxed atmosphere compared to other US hubs.

## Terminals (2)

- **Terminal 1 – Lindbergh** — Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
  Terminal 1 is the main terminal at MSP, serving a wide range of airlines.
- **Terminal 2 – Humphrey** — Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines
  Terminal 2 is known for its budget-friendly airlines and relaxed atmosphere.

## Dining (51)

- **Angel Food Bakery** — 1
- **Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar** — Terminal 1 · Bakery · Coffee · $$
- **Auntie Anne's** — 1
- **Black Sheep Pizza** — 1
- **Blue Door Pub** — 1
- **Bruegger's Bagels** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Quick Serve · $
- **Buffalo Wild Wings** — 1
- **Camden Food Co.** — Terminal 2 · Sandwiches · Grab-and-go · $
- **Caribou Coffee** — 1
- **Caribou Coffee** — 2
- **Caribou Coffee (Concourse C)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Coffee Bar · $
- **Caribou Coffee (Concourse E)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Coffee Bar · $
- **Caribou Coffee (Concourse F)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Coffee Bar · $
- **Caribou Coffee (Concourse G)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Coffee Bar · $
- **Caribou Coffee (MSP Mall)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Coffee Bar · $
- **Caribou Coffee (Ticketing Lobby)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Coffee Bar · $
- **Chick-fil-A** — 1
- **Chili's** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Full Service · $$
- **Cocina del Barrio** — 2
- **Custom Burgers** — Terminal 1 · Burgers · Fast casual · $$
- **Eggy Weggy** — Terminal 1 · Breakfast · Fast casual · $
- **French Meadow Bakery** — 1
- **French Meadow Bakery & Café** — Terminal 1 · Organic · Café · $$
- **Hi-Lo** — 1
- **Hi-Lo Diner** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Full Service · $$
- **Holy Land Deli** — 1
- **Lake Wine Kitchen + Bar** — Terminal 1 · Wine bar · American · $$
- **LoLo American Kitchen** — 1
- **LoLo American Kitchen & Craft Bar** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Full Service · $$$
- **Mimosa** — 1
- **Minnesota Beer Hall** — 1
- **Minnesota Wild Bar** — Terminal 2 · Sports bar · American · $$
- **Minnesota Wild Bar and Restaurant** — 2
- **Northern Soul** — Terminal 1 · American · Bar · $$
- **Pappy's Cafe** — 1
- **Poppy’s Bagels** — Terminal 1 · Bagels · Breakfast · $
- **Red Cow** — 1
- **Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery** — Terminal 1 · Brewpub · American · $$
- **Shake Shack** — Terminal 1 · Burgers · Fast casual · $$
- **Shoyu** — Terminal 1 · Japanese · Sushi · $$
- **Smack Shack** — 1
- **Smashburger** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Quick Serve · $$
- **Starbucks** — 1
- **Starbucks (Baggage Claim)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Coffee Bar · $
- **Starbucks (MSP Mall)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Coffee Bar · $
- **Stone Arch** — 1
- **Subway** — 2
- **Subway (Concourse F)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Quick Serve · $
- **Surdyk’s Flights** — Terminal 1 · Wine bar · Small plates · $$
- **Uptop Pizza** — Terminal 1 · Pizza · Fast casual · $$
- **Vincent Burgers** — Terminal 1 · Burgers · Fast casual · $$

## Lounges (15)

- **Air France Lounge** — 1 · Terminal 1, Concourse D, partner
- **American Airlines Admirals Club** — 1 · Terminal 1, Concourse E
- **Armed Forces Service Center** — Terminal 1 · Active duty military, National Guard and Reservists, Military retirees and dependents
- **Aspire Lounge** — 1 · Terminal 1, independent access
- **Delta Sky Club** — 1 · Terminal 1, Concourse F
- **Delta Sky Club (Concourse C)** — Terminal 1 · Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabin, Sky Club membership, Amex Platinum/Centurion when flying Delta, SkyTeam Elite Plus on international itineraries
- **Delta Sky Club – Concourse F** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Delta Sky Club membership, Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, SkyTeam Elite Plus on eligible itineraries, Single-visit access for eligible American Express and other partner cardholders · Limited; typically via eligible Amex and partner credit cards
- **Delta Sky Club (Concourse G)** — Terminal 1 · Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabin, Sky Club membership, Amex Platinum/Centurion when flying Delta, SkyTeam Elite Plus on international itineraries
- **Escape Lounge MSP** — 1 · Terminal 1, Concourse E, Priority Pass
- **Escape Lounge MSP (Terminal 1)** — Terminal 1 · Priority Pass, The Platinum Card from American Express, Paid day pass · $45
- **Escape Lounge MSP (Terminal 2)** — Terminal 2 · Priority Pass, The Platinum Card from American Express, Paid day pass · $45
- **Escape Lounge MSP – The Centurion Studio Partner** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Paid entry for all passengers, Complimentary access for American Express Platinum and Centurion cardmembers, Priority Pass and other lounge network members depending on program · Paid day passes available for walk-ins and online purchase
- **United Club** — 1 · Terminal 1, Concourse E
- **USO Lounge** — 1 · Terminal 1, landside
- **USO Lounge – MSP** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Active duty U.S. military, National Guard and reservists, Military retirees and their families with valid ID · No paid day passes; access limited to eligible military guests

## Shops (40)

- **Adventure North** — 1
- **Airport Conference Center** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Specialty Retail / Service
- **Creative Kidstuff** — 1
- **Hammer Made** — 1
- **Hudson** — 2
- **Hudson News** — 1
- **Hudson News (Concourse C)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Newsstand / Convenience
- **Hudson News (Concourse F)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Newsstand / Convenience
- **Hudson News (Concourse G)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Newsstand / Convenience
- **Hudson News (MSP Mall)** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Newsstand / Convenience
- **InMotion Entertainment** — 1
- **iStore** — 1
- **Kiehl's** — 1
- **Lego** — 1
- **Lids** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Clothing and Accessories
- **Life is good** — Terminal 1 · Apparel · Gifts
- **Lole** — Terminal 1 · Apparel · Activewear
- **Lolo Provisions** — 1
- **Minnesot-ah!** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Specialty Retail
- **MSP Airport Conference Center Shop** — Terminal 1 · Business services · Gifts
- **MSP Duty Free** — 1
- **MSP Duty Free** — 2
- **MSP Duty Free – Concourse D** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Duty Free
- **MSP Duty Free Express** — Terminal 1 · Duty-free
- **MSP Duty Free – MSP Mall** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Duty Free
- **MSP Local Market** — Terminal 2 · Gifts · Local foods
- **MSP Quick Service Pharmacy Vending** — Terminal 1 · Health · Essentials
- **News & Gifts by Hudson** — Terminal 1 · Newsstand · Convenience
- **Northwoods Minnesota** — 1
- **Open Book** — 1
- **Prince** — 1
- **See’s Candies** — Terminal 1 · Confectionery
- **Sunglass Hut** — Terminal 1 · Accessories · Sunglasses
- **Swarovski** — 1
- **Tech on the Go** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Electronics
- **Tentree** — Terminal 1 · Apparel · Eco-friendly
- **The Body Shop** — Terminal 1 · Beauty · Skincare
- **The North Face** — Terminal 1 · Outdoor apparel
- **TravelMart** — 1
- **XpressSpa** — Terminal 1 – Lindbergh · Specialty Retail / Spa

## Parking (18)

- **Blue Ramp** — Terminal 1 · $26/day
- **Daily Parking** — Long stay · $0/day, 3/hr · Located at Terminal 1 via skyway (Level 3) or a brief tram ride (Level T).
- **ePark Elite** — Valet · $0/day · Next to the Terminal.
- **Gold Ramp** — Terminal 1 · $26/day
- **Green Ramp** — Terminal 1 · $26/day
- **Orange Ramp** — Terminal 2 · $19/day
- **Prebooked Parking (All Terminals)** — Garage · In official MSP garages and ramps
- **Purple Ramp** — Terminal 2 · $19/day
- **Quick Ride Ramp** — Remote · $0/day, 3/hr · Located on the MSP campus, just minutes from either Terminal.
- **Red Ramp** — Terminal 1 · $26/day
- **Terminal 1: Hourly Parking** — Short stay · $0/day, 3/hr · Located on Level 3 of the Gold Ramp for skyway access.
- **Terminal 1 Parking** — Garage · Connected to Terminal 1
- **Silver Ramp** — Long stay · $20.00/day, $4.00/hr · next to terminal
- **Terminal 2: Hourly Parking** — Short stay · $0/day, 3/hr · Conveniently connected via skyway to Terminal 2.
- **Terminal 2 Parking** — Long stay · $20.00/day, $4.00/hr · next to terminal
- **Valet Parking** — Valet · $0/day, 3/hr · Located at Terminal 1.
- **Value Parking** — Long stay · $0/day, 3/hr · Located at Terminal 2, connected to Terminal 1 via free light rail service.
- **Value Parking (Terminal 2 Value Lot/Ramp)** — Surface lot · Short walk or shuttle to Terminal 2

## Ground transport (16)

- **Charter Buses** — Group transport · 30–45 min MSP–downtown for a charter coach in normal traffic
- **Greyhound** — Intercity coach nearby station · 20–25 min MSP–downtown by Blue Line before bus connection
- **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-25 min to nearby hotels · Free for hotel guests · Every 15-30 min depending on hotel
  Pickup areas for hotel shuttles are in the ground transportation centers outside each terminal.
- **Hotel Shuttles** — Courtesy vans · 5–15 min for most nearby airport/MOA hotels · $0 (typically included with hotel stay) · Often every 15–30 min · some (like InterContinental MSP) 24/7
- **Inter-terminal Light Rail Shuttle (Blue Line between terminals)** — Train · 2-3 min between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 · Free between airport stations · Every 10-15 min
  Travel between Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey on the Blue Line is free within the airport zone.
- **Lyft** — Rideshare · 20–30 min MSP–downtown in typical traffic · On‑demand · 24/7 (availability varies with time and weather)
- **METRO Blue Line** — Light rail · 20–25 min (Terminal 1–downtown Minneapolis) · $2.00–$2.50 · Every 10–15 min · roughly 4am–1am
- **METRO Blue Line Light Rail to Downtown Minneapolis** — Train · Approximately 25-30 min to downtown Minneapolis · $2.00-$2.50 · Every 10-15 min
  Stations are located at both Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey with elevators and escalators to the terminal.
- **METRO Bus Route 54/Express Buses** — Bus · 25-35 min to downtown Saint Paul · $2.00-$2.50 · Every 10-20 min during peak times
  Buses depart from stops near the light rail stations or ground transportation centers depending on route.
- **Route 19** — Suburban bus connection · 15-25 min · $2.00–$2.50 · Every 10–15 min daytime · reduced evenings
- **Route 5** — Local bus to Minneapolis · 40–60+ min (MSP to North Minneapolis depending on segment) · $2.00–$2.50 · Every 10–20 min daytime · reduced but roughly hourly service overnight
- **Route 54** — Bus rapid transit to Saint Pau · 20-30 min · $2.00–$2.50 · Every 10–20 min · daytime weekdays (no direct MSP service)
- **Taxi Service** — Metered taxi · 15–25 min (typical MSP to downtown in normal traffic) · On‑demand from terminal taxi ranks
- **Taxicabs from MSP Taxi Stands** — Taxi · 15-30 min to downtown depending on traffic · $35-$50 · Available on demand
  Official taxi queues are signed outside each terminal, and fares are metered with flat rates to some zones.
- **Uber** — Rideshare · 20–30 min MSP–downtown in typical traffic · 60+ · On‑demand · 24/7 (availability varies with time and weather)
- **Uber/Lyft Rideshare Pickup** — Rideshare · 15-30 min to downtown depending on traffic · $25-$45 · On demand via app
  Rideshare pickup areas are clearly signed in the ground transportation zones at each terminal.

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Spend time at the MSP Mall in Terminal 1, praised for its authentic local cuisine and unique shops like Hammer Made and the Prince store.
- _Insider_: Angel Food Bakery in Terminal 1, Concourse E, has doughnuts and pastries that draw travelers from afar.
- _Time_: Use the METRO Blue Line for quick transit between terminals, avoiding the hassle of shuttles.
- _Local_: Holy Land Deli in Terminal 1, Concourse E, delights with flavorful Middle Eastern offerings.
- _Money_: Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 house unusual mid-continent duty-free shops in their respective concourses.
- _Avoid_: Security lines at Terminal 1 swell during Delta’s morning bank; plan an earlier arrival.
- _Quiet_: Acme Club in Terminal 1’s G-concourse offers a more relaxed atmosphere compared to other US hubs.