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TYS

McGhee Tyson Airport

Knoxville, United States

Where to start
Uber / Lyft

East Tennessee's main airport serving Knoxville. Rideshare and taxis are the primary options.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Convenient to downtown Knoxville and East Tennessee

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteLower level outside the terminal.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Lyft

rideshare

Alternative rideshare

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteSame lower level zone.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

No-app alternative

AvailabilityAvailable during operating hours
Pickup NoteOutside the terminal.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Rideshare pickup outside the terminal on the lower level.

Taxi

Taxis outside the terminal.

Shuttle

Hotel shuttles from outside the terminal.

Transit

KAT bus limited service. Rideshare recommended.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park is approximately 45 minutes east — rent a car.
  • KAT bus service to TYS is limited and indirect (TYS is in Alcoa, ~12 mi from downtown) — rideshare/taxi is the practical choice.
  • Surge spikes brutally during Tennessee Volunteers home football Saturdays (autumn) — Neyland Stadium is ~15 miles north.
  • TYS is in Alcoa — allow 25-30 minutes to downtown Knoxville via TN-129/I-40.
  • Children under 8 typically need a car seat under US state law — Uber Car Seat is rarely offered at TYS, bring your own if travelling with kids.