Flying from Bakersfield Airport (BFL) to Nashville Airport (BNA): what you need to know
The timezone in Nashville is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BFL to BNA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bakersfield Airport to Nashville Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BFL and BNA include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Handy information about Bakersfield Airport (BFL)
You'll find BFL at 3701 Wings Way.
81% of flights leaving Bakersfield Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from BFL.
Bakersfield Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Bakersfield. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BFL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bakersfield Airport to Nashville Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Nashville Airport (BNA)
If you have a late Bakersfield Airport to Nashville Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near BNA:
Grab a Nashville Airport rental car and discover Nashville and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Nashville Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Nashville Airport (BNA) to central Nashville
The address for BNA is One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
Nashville Airport to central Nashville has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Nashville Airport (BNA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bakersfield Airport to Nashville Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Nashville. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Bakersfield Airport to Nashville Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Nashville, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BFL to BNA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nashville. Around 402 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, consider Memphis, about 322 kilometres west of Nashville. Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum are key reasons to visit.
