Distance from city centre

1.6km (1 mile) from The Strip.

Airport parking

There are short- and long-term parking garages plus valet parking available at both terminals. Offsite economy parking is also 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 2.5 hours during these peak times.

Although it is tempting, smart gamblers avoid the slot machines inside the airport, which are notoriously stingy.

Terminals

KLM operates from Terminal 3. 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.

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 3

Most flights from international destinations arrive at the eight gates in Terminal 2 along with some US domestic flights.

Number of terminals

Three