Airport Las Vegas
McCarran International Airport is the sixth busiest airport in the US and funnels 40 million passengers annually through two terminals with nearly 100 gates divided into A, B, C, D and Terminal 2 designations. Centrally located, the world-famous Strip is a short one-mile taxi ride from the airport.
Make your own arrangements in advance for transport to and from the airport
Distance from city centre
1.6km (1 mile) from The Strip.
Airport parking
There are short- and long-term parking garages at Terminal 1 plus valet parking available. A parking lot serves Terminal 2 and offsite economy parking is available for both.
Specific airport features
Travelling through McCarran International Airport on weekends or holidays requires plenty of extra time for check-in and security queues. Allow a minimum of 2 hours during these peak times.
Although it is tempting, smart gamblers avoid the slot machines inside the airport, which are notoriously stingy.
Airport code
LAS
Airport telephone number
+1 702 261 5211
Airport website
Transfer airport
If you fly to this destination, it is possible that you will have to transfer at one or more of these airports:
Amsterdam -Schiphol
Paris -Charles de Gaulle
Minneapolis -St. Paul
Detroit -Metropolitan Wayne County
Click on the link for more information about this airport.
Terminals
These are useful guidelines only – always check in advance to find out which terminal your flight departs from. If you make a mistake, it's only around 15-25 minutes' shuttle bus ride to the other terminal.
No. of terminals
Two
Transport between terminals
A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals, and moving walkways and shuttle trains connect the various gate sections at Terminal 1. Allow 15-20 minutes if transferring between terminals or gate sections.
Terminal 1
The bulk of operations for McCarran International Airport happen in Terminal 1 through four sets of gates that serve US domestic carriers.
Terminal 2
Most flights from international destinations arrive at the eight gates in Terminal 2 along with some US domestic flights.
