Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

International passengers disembark and proceed directly to US Customs and Border Protection inspection prior to collecting baggage and exiting into the public landside arrivals area.

• Follow overhead signs to Passport Control / US Customs and Border Protection immediately upon exiting the aircraft.
• Present your passport, visa or ESTA authorization, and any required entry documentation to the border officer.
• Complete biometrics processing (facial photograph and fingerprint scanning) at the primary inspection counter.
• Collect checked luggage from the assigned baggage carousel in the international reclaim hall.
• Clear final customs checks before exiting into the main landside arrivals hall to access ground transport.

• Zug

  METRO Blue Line (Light Rail)

  Direct light rail train connecting both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to downtown Minneapolis and the Mall of America. Trains run frequently throughout the day.

  Dauer:

  25–30 minutes to downtown Minneapolis

  Typische Kosten:

  Roughly $2.00–$2.50 depending on peak hours

• Zug

  Metro Transit Bus (Route 54)

  Public bus service departing from Terminal 1 directly to central Saint Paul.

  Dauer:

  20–25 minutes to downtown Saint Paul

  Typische Kosten:

  Roughly $2.00–$2.50

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official metered taxis are available at designated taxi ranks on the ground transport level of both terminals.

  Dauer:

  20–30 minutes to downtown Minneapolis or Saint Paul

  Typische Kosten:

  Typically $40.00–$55.00 plus tip

• Fahrdienste

  App-Based Rideshare

  Uber and Lyft pick-up zones are clearly marked in the parking garages adjacent to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

  Dauer:

  20–30 minutes to downtown

  Typische Kosten:

  Typically $30.00–$50.00 depending on demand

Transferring between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 requires taking the free METRO Blue Line light rail shuttle, as the terminals are not physically connected airside.

• If arriving on an international flight, you must clear US customs and collect baggage before transferring terminals.
• Board the free METRO Blue Line light rail between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 stations; no fare is required for travel between terminals.
• Allow at least 30 to 45 minutes for inter-terminal transfers to account for walking and security re-screening.
• Passengers connecting between flights within Terminal 1 can walk between Concourses A through G airside without re-clearing security.

Free public Wi-Fi access is available throughout all concourses and public areas in both terminals.

• Select the official network named MSP-WiFi on your mobile device or computer.
• Accept the terms and conditions on the portal page to establish a connection.
• Sessions are valid for 45-minute blocks and can be renewed indefinitely without payment.

Automated teller machines (ATMs) and foreign currency exchange counters are situated in both terminals.

• ATMs accepting major international bank cards are located pre- and post-security in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
• Currency exchange services are available in Terminal 1 both on the entrance level and near international arrivals.
• Card payments are universally accepted across airport shops, restaurants, and public transport ticket kiosks.

A wide variety of dining outlets, fast-food chains, and regional eateries operate in both terminals.

• Terminal 1 offers extensive dining options along the main Mall and across Concourses A–G.
• Terminal 2 provides a selection of quick-service dining and grab-and-go options airside.
• Most food outlets operate from early morning until late evening, aligned with flight departures.

Airline member lounges and independent lounge options are located primarily in Terminal 1.

• Delta Sky Club operates multiple locations within Terminal 1 concourses.
• An MSP Airport Escape Lounge is accessible to all passengers for a walk-in fee or through select card programmes.
• Armed Forces Service Center provides dedicated facilities for military service members and their families in Terminal 1.

An on-site hotel is directly connected to Terminal 1, while numerous off-site airport hotels offer complimentary shuttle services.

• InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport is connected directly to Terminal 1 via a covered skyway.
• Free hotel shuttle boards are located at the ground transport centres of both terminals.
• Reservations for nearby chain hotels can be made using courtesy phone banks near baggage claim areas.

Baggage reclaim carousels are located on the lower level of Terminal 1 and the main level of Terminal 2.

• Check overhead flight information displays upon arrival to identify your specific baggage carousel.
• Luggage carts are available for rental near all baggage carousel areas.
• Baggage storage services are not currently available at the airport due to security regulations.

Facilities for families travelling with young children are distributed throughout both terminals.

• Private Mamava nursing suites and dedicated lactation rooms are situated in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
• Children's play areas are available airside in Terminal 1 (Concourse C) and Terminal 2.
• All public restrooms feature baby-changing tables.

• Free Wi-Fi
• Currency exchange
• ATMs
• Nursing rooms
• Children's play area
• Service animal relief areas
• Inter-terminal light rail
• Accessible restrooms

Lokale Notrufnummer: 911

• For immediate life-threatening medical or security emergencies anywhere in the airport, dial 911 from any phone or contact airport staff.
• Airport Police and Fire Department personnel provide 24-hour emergency response across all airport property.
• If you lose your passport or travel documents, contact your home country's consulate or embassy immediately for emergency travel assistance.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport Official WebsiteOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• US Customs and Border ProtectionRegierungsquelle
• Metro Transit Official WebsiteOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe