Nashville to Indianapolis (BNA–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNA–IND is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h10-1h20 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→IND | HSV→IND | CHA→IND |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 1m | 0h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · IND: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Indianapolis.
No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.
Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.
BNA–IND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to IND
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to IND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to IND is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Evansville (EVV).