--- iata: MSP name: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport city: Minneapolis country: United States lastUpdated: '2026-09-04' officialWebsite: 'https://www.mspairport.com/' sources: - 'https://www.mspairport.com/' - 'https://www.mspairport.com/airport/terminal-information' - 'https://www.mspairport.com/airport/security-screening/security-wait-times' - 'https://www.metrotransit.org/airport' - 'https://www.mspairport.com/airport/eat-shop-relax/escape-lounge' - 'https://escapelounges.com/us/airport-lounges/minneapolis-saint-paul/' - 'https://www.mspairport.com/airport/eat-shop-relax/portal-lounge' - 'https://www.mspairport.com/airport/eat-shop-relax/united-club' - 'https://www.metrotransit.org/fares' - 'https://www.mspairport.com/parking/daily-parking' quickFacts: - >- Two terminals: Terminal 1 (Delta hub, most international/domestic) and Terminal 2 (Southwest, Frontier, Sun Country) - Delta Air Lines operates the majority of flights as its main hub - >- METRO Blue Line connects terminals free 24/7 and reaches downtown Minneapolis in ~25–30 min for a flat $2 adult fare (trains resumed 20 Aug 2026) - >- Security wait times typically under 15 minutes, often <5 min; free MSP Reserve appointments available - 'Ranked #1 mega airport for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power' - Covered parking ramps at both terminals with prebooking options bentoTips: - label: Timing title: 'Arrive 2 hours early domestic, 3 for international' detail: Current waits often <5-15 min per official board. summary: Security is fast but peaks hit 20-50 min; use MSP Reserve to lock a slot. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Confirm your terminal before booking transport detail: No airside connection—use free Blue Line between them. summary: >- Terminal 1 handles Delta and most carriers; Terminal 2 for Southwest and budget airlines. category: terminal - label: Food title: Hit concourse spots post-security for variety detail: Lounges like Escape provide included meals if eligible. summary: >- Terminal 1 offers strong options across concourses; Terminal 2 has solid quick bites. category: food - label: Status title: Check MSP app or site for real-time waits and parking detail: J.D. Power top rating reflects smooth operations. summary: >- Live security and ramp occupancy posted; prebook parking to guarantee space. category: status lounges: - name: Delta Sky Club hours: 'Varies by location (typically 4:15am-10:15pm)' access: - Delta Sky Club membership - >- Delta SkyMiles Reserve/Platinum American Express (with same-day Delta flight) - Same-day Delta first/business or qualifying SkyTeam premium tickets bestFor: - Delta flyers - Long layovers summary: >- Multiple locations in T1; reliable for Delta elites with solid food options. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Showers (select) - Work areas - Food and drinks - name: Escape Lounge hours: '4:00am-9:00pm daily' access: - Priority Pass - American Express Platinum - Day pass available bestFor: - Work - Relaxation summary: >- Solid Priority Pass option in MSP Mall mezzanine; consistent but not standout verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Wi-Fi - Food and beverages - Quiet seating - name: Portal Lounge hours: '4:00am-9:00pm daily' access: - Priority Pass - Chase/Amex/Capital One cards - Paid entry bestFor: - Entertainment - Families summary: >- New gaming-focused lounge near Concourse D tram; fun unique option for Priority Pass holders. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Video games - Food and drinks - Robot bartender - name: United Club hours: '5:00am-6:00pm daily (closes 5:15pm Saturdays)' access: - United Club membership - United Club one-time passes - Star Alliance Gold (same-day Star Alliance boarding pass) bestFor: - United flyers summary: >- Compact United Club near Gate E6; useful for Star Alliance Gold, but hours end early evening so evening departures may miss it. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Wi-Fi - Food and drinks - Seating - name: PGA MSP Lounge hours: '1:00pm-8:00pm daily' access: - Priority Pass (limited F&B credit) - Paid golf / lounge experiences bestFor: - Golf fans - Afternoon layovers summary: >- Golf-themed Priority Pass venue in Terminal 1 with simulators; expect a modest food-and-drink credit rather than a full buffet lounge. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Golf simulators - Food and drinks (credit-based on PP) - Seating waterOptions: - kind: refill name: Water fountain zone: airside price: Free summary: >- Reliable free refill spots after clearing security; multiple locations reduce lines. location: Near security checkpoints and throughout concourses post-security terminal: Terminal 1 isBestValue: true - kind: purchase name: Hudson's News or similar zone: airside price: $2.50-$3.50 for 500ml bottle summary: >- Convenient airside purchase if needed; slightly higher than landside but accessible. location: MSP Mall area near Escape Lounge entrance terminal: Terminal 1 airportistScore: 8.2 slug: msp region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/msp](/airports/msp). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/msp) - [Lounge directory](/airports/msp/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) Minneapolis, United States · North America MSP delivers excellent on-time performance and fast security with a Delta hub advantage but trades off some international variety and inter-terminal connectivity. ## Airportist Score **8.2 / 10** - Comfort: 8.0 - Navigation: 7.5 - Food: 7.8 - Transport: 8.5 - Disruption resilience: 8.0 ## At a glance - Passengers: ~38M (recent estimates) - Terminals: 2 active terminals - Typical security: 12 min - On-time: 82% - Disruption: minor ## Best for - Fast security and low delays - Delta hub connections - Efficient public transit to city - Clean facilities and high satisfaction ratings ## Watch out for - No airside terminal connection - Limited lounges in Terminal 2 - Peak parking fills quickly without prebooking - Fewer international options than larger hubs ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/msp/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/msp/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/msp/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/msp/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/msp/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/msp/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/msp/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/msp/reviews.md)