Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest travel weeks of the year at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26 this year, and the days just before and after the holiday bring packed terminals, long security lines and full parking ramps. Here's how to plan a smoother trip.
The busiest days to fly
Expect the biggest crowds on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and again on the Sunday and Monday after. If your schedule is flexible, flying on Thanksgiving Day itself or the Friday after is often calmer.
Give yourself extra time
Security lines get long during holiday weeks, and the first snow of the season can slow traffic on the way to the airport. Check your airline's recommended arrival time, then add a little more. Checking security wait times on the airport's website before you leave can help you plan.
Skip the parking ramps
Airport parking fills up fast over the holiday, and coming home to a cold car after a long trip is no fun. A chauffeured ride drops you at the door of your terminal and is waiting when you land.
Know your terminal
MSP has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, on opposite sides of the airfield. Confirm which terminal your airline uses before you leave so you're dropped off at the right one.
Picking up family for the holiday
Have relatives flying in for Thanksgiving? Instead of circling the arrivals curb, send a chauffeur. We track the flight, meet your guests at baggage claim if you'd like, help with the luggage and bring them straight to your door.
What to expect with For Sure Luxury
Flight tracking. If your flight is early or delayed, your chauffeur adjusts to your actual arrival time.
Meet & Greet at baggage claim. Your first airport arrival with us includes Meet & Greet free of charge.
Door to door. We pick you up at home, the office or your hotel and take you straight to the right terminal.
Book ahead. Thanksgiving week fills up quickly, so reserve your rides early.
Book your Thanksgiving airport ride
For Sure Luxury has provided chauffeured transportation across the Twin Cities since 2012. Learn more about our MSP Airport car service and our winter travel tips for MSP, or get an instant quote online anytime, 24/7. Prefer to talk? Call or text 612-888-2008 during business hours.
Heading home for the holidays and still shopping? For Sure Luxury gift cards make an easy gift for anyone who flies, delivered by email, by mail, or in person by one of our chauffeurs. They never expire and work toward any reservation.
