McCarran International Airport

This airport is way better than the kona airport in Hawaii. First off, it is indoors and has air conditioning. Big plus. The bathrooms are nice and clean. Additionally they have slot machines all over the place!!! Yes!!!
They also had a lot of decent food places, as opposed to most other airports. But it is especially more better than the kona airport where I had to wait twenty minutes to get a stale pretzel that they microwaved.
Here, amongst the pei weis, coffee beans and Starbucks, I saw I place I’d never seen in person… A Nathan’s hotdog. (The hotdog was ok, but the fries were super great!)
Anyways, I used to judge airports by how they compared to the horrible Phoenix airport, until I flew through the even worse kona airport. McClellan is a gem among airports!

I get its Vegas. I appreciate the slots, bars, and smoking areas within the security area. But this is the worst maintained airport for creature comforts out there. They make no attempt to keep restrooms in at least a half way decent state of cleanliness. The gate areas are also left in a complete disarray. I get some of this is the customer /​traveler, but you need to staff to a level to meet the need.

Depressing place. Old and not so clean. Lots of slot machines. Just kinda gross. Not a fan.

LAS has something for everyone — shopping, restaurants, gaming and smoking. Plus really long TSA lines. Not to mention it seems to always be under construction. It’s Vegas baby!
Yet it’s still an airport so if your flight is delayed none of the above will make you happy but you have tons of options to kill time.
The airport is as big as a casino so be prepared to make a run for it if your connecting flight is in another gate and you have 10 minutes to get there. If you need to take the tram to the gate you might need to book another flight.
The taxi lines are long. The UBER pick up location is in the parking lot. Yes UBER is normally there in less than 10 minutes but you can melt in the heat of Vegas in 5 minutes whether it is day or night!
It’s a necessary evil to get to sin city!

I love this airport because the minute you walk out of your plane you see the slot machines. Nothing says Vegas like some gambling at the airport.
This airport is pretty clean and organized I just hate that you need to take an airtrain to most gates since this is a waste of time they choose have an easier access to all gates.

McCarran International Airport is fitting for Las Vegas. It was my first time going through LAS, and right when I stepped through the arrival gate, lo and behold – slot machines situated in the middle of the waiting area. Why wait until you reach The Strip when you could press your luck here?! Of course, there are the usual Hudson News souvenir shops, but there other Vegas themed novelty shops like The BLVD. The concession stands in the middle of the walkway were mostly eateries or snack vendors. I do appreciate the many charging stations, which can be found near the gates, but also in the waiting areas near the check-​in counters.
Unlike others, I found the TSA checkpoint for Terminal C straightforward and the officers friendly. If you signed up for TSA Pre-​Check, line up on the far right line; you will see the pre-​check sign. If you did not sign up for the program, go through the regular line. You need to remove ALL items from your pocket, take off your shoes and belt, and remove your laptop from its bag (it must be in its own tray). Moreover, you are responsible for pushing your belongings towards the conveyor belt; you cannot go through until your belongings do. If you have unopened drinks or snacks, please consider donating them to the USO instead of throwing them away. There are bins where you can drop them off near the check-​in line!
To reach baggage claim after arriving, follow the ‘Red Line’ signs, which leads you to the Red Line waiting area where you take a 30 second ride on the tram/​people mover. The attendants on your flight should tell you which baggage claim area to go to, but if you forget or they don’t tell you, just remember which flight you came from. There are screens on top of each baggage area displaying recent arrivals. If you arrive late and your baggage is not on the carousel, check the area right outside the information office. There will be labeled suitcases sitting outside which all unclaimed baggage from an arrival right behind it.
If you have a ride waiting for you, good for you. If not, listen up – you have a few transportation options. You could either take public transportation (buses) to your destination by following the signs near baggage claim, or you could take a taxi, shuttle, or limousine. Stretch limo drivers may either be parked or driving slowly with a piece of paper hanging from the passenger side door listing the fee the company charges. For taxis, you have to get in line, which tends to be very long. However, the line moves rather quickly depending on how many people you are with and how many are in front of you. There are also shuttles. One way is $ 9 while a «round trip» is $ 15. Keep in mind that these *do not* go directly to your destination; it has multiple stops as if you just rode a bus.
Hotels on The Strip *do not* have their own shuttle to pick you up from the airport. I know, it sucks – but that’s how it works here. If you opt for a taxi, expect to pay around $ 28 to $ 40 from the airport to whichever hotel you’re going to.

Although, it is one of the major airports in the US, flying in and out of this airport is a breeze.
I have no problem with the long lines because I’m a southwest A-​list member. TSAs are friendly and helpful. The taxi line is long though, I have yet to figure out u-​ber or lyft cabs.
There are many shops, restaurants, sports bars and charging stations. My only recommendation is for the airport to put some charging stations on the seats for the convenience of the waiting passengers.
There’s plenty of slots machines and sometimes I wonder people play at the airport hoping to get back the money they lost while on the strip? Or simply just to kill time for their flights?
This airport is also good for people watching. Yeah mostly people come to Vegas for fun. So they’re on their best moods and elements.
The hallway is spacious and clean so with the the bathroom. Going out, one has to take the tram to the baggage area/​transportation. The waiting time for the tram is just about 2 minute.
Overall, despite of being crowded, this airport is one of the best!

Overall, great experience at the Las Vegas airport.
We were in terminal 1 flying Southwest and it was a breeze coming to and leaving from Vegas. The TSA line runs efficiently and swiftly (got the gate within 20 minutes). Yes the TSA workers can be harsh and blunt but anything to get the line moving faster, I’m all for that. The Southwest section is pretty large (with no escalated speed ways like other airports have) so come prepared at least 10 minutes earlier to make sure you get to your gate in time. There’s free airport WIFI that’s pretty good.
If you come early and have time to spare, they have slot machines to play in the airport! ;)

Pretty efficient, even though I got a little lost between the terminals and had to go find the shuttles between the two.
However, the new wing is clean and not indicative of the older wing of the airport which is older, dingy, and reeks of the high hopes and dashed dreams of thousands of tourists that flood through this airport. TSA interactions have been smooth and with no incident. Waiting in line isn’t an issue since I time these and plan ahead, instead of other idiots that rush in an hour before and expect to be cleared. That is on them, not TSA.
I like their coffee selection and the exit out to the baggage claim is easy to follow as well. Security is also on top of things since I ran into a bunch of them riding bicycles outside.
Overall, my flights in/​out of McCarran have been without a glitch.

If you fly Southwest, you are in the older more run down terminal… one day I will make a connection and fly way out of my way to take an airline that flies into their newer terminal. I digress…
Decent airport, easy to navigate. Plenty of services (food, shopping, gambling) when you get through security.
My only gripe is that no matter when I have flown out of McCarran, (different days, different times) the Southwest checkin area is a mob scene… chaos and long lines with tons of cranky people. It has been this way for years and I just don’t get it considering they have had plenty of time to get it together. You have to show up with no less than 120 – 90 minutes leeway to departure to ensure you don’t leave it to chance and miss your flight.

Fairly ok airport… a lot of things going on and the place looks like a rundown casino upon arrival… Also, it seems to be always packed and poorly organized. Additionally, some employees have no idea of key locations within the airport.

Honestly, for Las Vegas this airport is super boring.
Yeah they have slot machines but the shops inside the airport suck. The only thing they really have is a burger king inside Terminal 1 and I think there was a hot dog stand somewhere. They need to step up their game for Vegas standards…
The only pro is that they have charging stations for free!

Wow! You’ve come a long way baby. I remember when the airport was small and you could get to all gates from one terminal. Those days may be long gone, but it’s still a great airport to travel to or from. The security lines are not too bad and the restaurants are pretty good. The ground transportation is easily accessible and loading up into a taxi was a snap.
Prices to and from the airport have risen quite a bit over the years but, I guess, what hasn’t? True to Las Vegas style, you can still gamble while you’re waiting for your flight and maybe you’ll even get lucky!
Remember, whatever happens in…

Everything is fairly organized in this airport-​surprisingly-​because of how busy it is! The few times that I’ve been here, it seems construction is always happening. I must say, the smell is really abrasive! I get it-​businesses are growing and it really is inevitable. But I definitely think they should do more in terms of customer satisfaction with that smell! A little ventilation maybe? A few more fans?

All the signage and staff is friendly in finding things for the tourists.
Shuttle signs are very clear and there are designated staff to direct people to the right places at almost every corner. airport itself isn’t so big and confusing at all.

You’ve come a long way baby! McCarran Airport used to be the airport you’d love to hate. Not being in Vegas for a year, allowed me to noticed McCarran’s changes. Like a blooming tree, I’ve noticed their progress. A new terminal (3) was built, signage is clear and bold, shopping is top notch, and gaming… you can play the slots up to 15 minutes before departure :-)
They’ve also upped their dining options. The days of buying a stale sandwich have passed. You can now dine in their on-​premises restaurants or have you meal prepared quickly and always fresh!

Okay, so perhaps I’m a bit of an old soul, but I’d much rather emulate «Speed Racer» and push the petal to the metal” up the 15 as opposed to doing things the «easy way» and booking a flight from LAX or SNA into McCarran.
My record is 1:45 from LA to «The Strip» … lmao…, don’t even ask.
Moving beyond my «need for speed» addiction, McCarran International can be viewed as being a vast step in the right direction. Reluctantly however, I’ve deducted a star as with the option of «smoking» there, it hardly comes as a breath of fresh air.
Accessible by way of the 215 freeway (exit NV-​171) which cascades into Wayne Newton, this airport is totally something LAX should be taking notes from.
#inspiration
From cellular charging stations THAT ACTUALLY WORK, to Über/​Lyft drop off spots that are notably less expensive than hailing a cab, …
* Parking —- is accessible, as is passenger pick up.
* Terminals —- are ORGANIZED!
…and uhm, the SLOT MACHINES — hahah, let’s just say that Vegas is going to take your money coming… AND going! — Hahahah!
As indicated within a previous review, the lines to hail a cab are nothing short of stupid, but hey!, this ain’t a cab review. It’s an airport review!
«McCarran International… McCaRRRRa me, impressed!

Nicer airport than most. Especially the C concourse where the Mexican café is. Great breakfast food and bar. I’m always there early but I assume
Lunch is good too. It’s a small airport so easy to get around. B concourse is a bit of a walk so might be tough if you have a short connection.
And if you didn’t enough gambling there are plenty of slots. I like listening to them while waiting — it’s almost smoothing. And shops are abundant — not just cheap stuff but nice stores and food venues.
One of my favorite layover spots if you have to hang out for awhile.

Amazingly small, CROWDED, and stinky! I swear everyone here is both yelling and stinking. Are they yelling about needing showers? I hope so, but I honestly can’t tell. I guess this makes perfect sense though. People come here to drink and party, not shower and relax. Haha.
This is such a huge contrast with PDX airport.
I did totally win 4 bucks from those slot machines, but then I had to spend 3.29 on a f*king bottle of Dasani, so there ya go.
Also this plane? Look how old and raggedy the seats are. Yikes. But that is Spirit airlines’ fault I guess…
Peace out, Vegas airport.

I have been to McCarran a few times now while flying into Las Vegas because it’s only an hour and a half flight from Sacramento. The airport itself is rather large and confusing because there are multi levels and signage isn’t that great.
Pro Tip: The Über and Lyft pick up spot is in the Parking Garage. You have to leave the airport and get picked up on the «Gold Level» of the parking garage.
Pro Tip Two: There are two security checkpoints. One for Gates A, B and C and one for Gates D and E. You can’t go to one checkpoint if your gate is in the other and they aren’t accessible from each other. Luckily there is a Port of Subs Sandwich location in both Gates B and D so I didn’t have to have a meltdown.
Security is OK. Baggage claim is OK. Restaurant selection is OK to poor because there isn’t many! I was disappointed to see when I flew in at 10:20pm that everything was closed already and the only food available was in the snack shop. Lame!
There are (of course) slot machines at the airport and I was surprised that people were actually using them. I’ve never heard of anyone hitting it big at an airport slot machine, but I guess there’s a first time for everything.
I’m sure I will find myself at McCarran again, but it’s not one of my favorite airports.

The only place that I fly into when going to LAS! Nice a close to the strip, easy to get through TSA. Limited food options but it looks like they are working on improving that. It’s always clean and when you arrive it smells like vacation!

Easy to access, fast to get to using shuttle from the strip. Employees get straight to the point and aren’t afraid to remind you of the rules on a constant basis. TSA lines were long and it was pretty busy at 10pm on a Sunday night. Watch out for line cutters! the seats aren’t too comfy and there’s a lack of outlets for people to charge phones. Some of them are on the floor in the center of seating areas. Sorry but I wouldn’t trust just leaving my phone on the floor. People are careless and might step on it.

This airport could definitely use some updating. It just screams old Vegas-​smell and style alike.
We’re a tourist town and the airport definitely panders to the tourist crowd. As a local I find it too flashy, but I think the tourists like all the hubbub.
Parking– The long term parking lots are often full and it often takes some time to find a spot, but it is a short walk to the terminal once you do find a spot. Fees for long term parking are comparable to other airports
Passenger Pick-​up– If you’re in Terminal 1 then you are about to hate life. This is the busier terminal and they are crazy about not letting people stop (even if the person you are picking up is standing right there ready to get in the car). Terminal 3 is much more tame and will be easy.
Baggage Claim– Terminal 1 is an assault on the senses. There is loud music, flashing lights, and tons of moving screens. I hate this area at Terminal 1. It makes me hate Vegas when I come here. They also take a ridiculous amount of time to send out the luggage. Terminal 3 is quiet and pleasant. It still takes forever for the luggage to come out. This is a Vegas standard.
Security– 90% of the time this line will be long, inefficient, and frustrating. Accept it and move on to preserve your sanity.
Shopping & Restaurants– This will vary depending on the gate area. Sometimes there are good food and shopping options, but certain terminals have almost nothing (Southwest area unfortunately). I like that Ethel M has two locations in the airport so I can grab gifts as I leave town.

Food: ⁵⁄₅
Service: ⁵⁄₅
Cleanliness: ⁵⁄₅
Décor & Style: ⁵⁄₅
One of my favorite airports in the US. It is large, but not TOO big where it takes forever to get around. Good selection of stores and restaurants, and most importantly, it has an American Express Centurion Lounge! Even if I am waiting 30 minutes I am entering that lounge!
I’ve been in-​out of LAS at least 50 times in my lifetime especially with my parents living here and I (knock-​on-​wood) have only had good experiences here in terms of very few delays, if any.

My biggest complaint with this airport is everything takes forever. I have been through here about 4 or 5 times.
If you have to return a rental plan on 30 minutes to drop the car off and shuttle over to terminal.
If you pre checked but have to drop a bag plan on 15 to 30 minutes to stand in line and drop your bag.
Another 20 to 40 minutes to get through security. There are a lot of non English speaking people and they always have to be told multiply times to take off shoes etc.
Then take 5 to 10 minutes to get to your gate spread across the country.
So be there an hour and a half before boarding

Super close to the strip, quick n cheap taxi ride, slots in the terminals, red eye has no crowds.

Great airport, super huge, and has lots of retail shops for anybody that needs that last minute item they might have forgot. They even have a really nice liquor store with many choices and the prices are very reasonable compared to other liquor stores in Vegas which is the way to go when going to the hotels which charge absurd amounts of money for a beer or mixed drink, and none of the casinos care if you carry around your own drink so why pay 3X as much vs make your own and take down with you. Great place to people watch. The luggage area is massive perhaps bigger than any other I have seen before. They have Über now at this airport but you have to go out to special area to catch it which is a little tricky the 1^st time you use it but then it is simple for future trips.

Every now and then, I fly into McCarran for Vegas when the fare is cheaper than the drive. The airport seems very fragmented with all the terminals scattered over. It may be rare, but I can see it being a real pain if you have to transfer here from domestic to international with short layover.
The rental is main rental area is off-​site access via shuttle buses, so give yourself some times during the return. … and even more if you are flying from Concourse D. They got the usually fast foods and few sit down restaurants, nothing to be amazed here. Over in Terminal 1, they have a museum to kill so times should you experience a long layover here.
For airport lounges, Delta is lacking presences here. Only United has one here, and there is a Centurion Club for the elite Amex members as well. I believe any Amex can purchase a day pass there. TSA Pre-​check works here. If you dislike the Taxi, they now support Über/​Lyft here. Perhaps within my lifetime, I will see the Monorail extend to this airport.

What a way to kick off your vacation in a place that knows how to party. Buy your booze at the liquor library located in the baggage claim, so clever. Luckily my best friend lives here so the art of pick up has been masterfully designed. No waiting at different terminals of the airport (ahem LAX). There is a common passenger pick up area with a few lanes for quick pickup or a lot to wait.
The airport itself is glitzy with slots right off the bat which makes waiting fly by. Lots of fresh and healthy options to choose from because after Vegas your diet starts today right ?!. It isn’t super trendy but you know what it does the trick. My absolute favorite part is the TSA check in lane. The lines look daunting at first glance but wow there are at least 20 lanes and the officers are quick to check you.
Bathrooms were kept clean albeit a little more room to accommodate carry on bags would be helpful !
Alas one more reason to boast the five star review! My flight is on time so I’m signing off

This airport has gone through renovations since I was last here. There are more baggage claim carousels but it took nearly 30 mins for bags to start rolling through. It is easy to maneuver around the airport not so much the people who seem to be distracted by the many flashing lights and huge advertisement screens. There are many restaurants, casino machines, liquor stores (if you want a head start) and shopping stores at every corner. The taxi line was extremely long but it did not take long to get to a vacant taxi. The process is very organized and quick.

This airport has really grown on me, especially when flying Southwest. The staff has been nice usually and I think they have a good selection for food both on the lower end and the upscale. There’s something for everyone, in true Vegas form. Near the C gates, you’ll find Jamba Juice and Coffee Bean to get powered on for those early flights. Be prepared to walk a lot, but keep in mind you won’t go far without finding good concessions or bathrooms (so necessary for a 4-​star review, I say). Access in and out of the airport seems fast and plenty of signage will get you where you need to go.

I love mccarran. Compared to HNL, it’s so big, clean and busy. They have so many terminals, so many vendors and so many carriers. I’ve only ever flown domestic flights into and out of this airport.
The airport is big, so use the shuttles to your advantage and the transfer tram.

I like the slot machines. Food options are variant depending on what section you’re in. There’s a poker chip store.
Also you get the view of the Strip as you fly in and out, and that’s cool.

I don’t know too many people who actually enjoy. To airports. For those who travel a lot it’s nice to find a good routine and stick to it. It will ease the mind and can relax the body before you squeeze into that tiny chair. Luckily, Mccarran is probably one of the nicest and cleanest airports around. I have been to a few others and some just don’t hold a candle to the ease of process here. Plenty of space and plenty of food options. You never feel like you are cramped or trying to find somewhere to sit when waiting for a flight.

Este aeropuerto es bastante grande, y al estilo de las Vegas tiene muchos negocios y tragamonedas siempre abiertos invitando a uno a perder tiempo y dinero con sus luces brillantes.
Los precios son tirando a desorbitantes, ni siquiera las cadenas como Burger King o Starbucks se salvan de ser parte de los «precios de aeropuerto» que inflan todo bastantes dólares más. Igual, inevitable tomar o comer algo al llegar cuando te dan un pretzel en un vuelo doméstico de seis horas.
Las terminales son fáciles de encontrar y hay un tram que te lleva de una zona a otra que es muy conveniente. El TSA… Pucha, no. Puede ponerse muy lento (estaban sobrepasados en el scanner así que simplemente dejaron de hacer pasar gente, atrasando la fila más todavía), desorganizado (aunque el scanner de cuerpo esté vacío, hay que quedarse a empujar manualmente el canastito con las zapatillas… Aunque no todos, yo sí pero la chica atrás mío pasó dejando sus cosas a que las empuje alguien más, ¿lógica?) y algunos agentes ni siquiera te devuelven el saludo. «Ajá» no debería ser una respuesta a un «thank you» o un «hello», es deliberadamente no querer ponerle media onda.
Otros son copados y te explican las cosas, como cuando tienen un scanner nuevo que identifica otras cosas en los bolsos… así que ahora va en un canasto aparte la laptop, y todo lo que sea comestible también. LAS solamente tiene uno de estos scanners por ahora, es el que está a la izquierda de todo, así que va más lento que el resto y recomiendo evitarlo.
Lo demás, bastante bien todo. Es Vegas, todo es llamativo y brillante. Y le tengo cariño, qué se le va a hacer.

I fly out of LAS all the time and have never had any issues. I fly Southwest Airlines all the time. The airport has plenty of places to eat and relax. A few Starbucks if you’re a coffee drinker and plenty of places to play slot machines if you’re wanting to get lucky on your last day in Vegas or your first day I guess depending on the way you look at it.
Parking is pretty solid I would recommend Valet although it cost it’s worth it.
Drop off and pick up seem to be pretty smooth each time. Out of all the airports I’ve been to this one seems to be the least crowded with traffic.
The best thing about LAS is the location. South strip makes it so easy in and out. Also, I live in Henderson so 15 minute drive I’m there.

Outdated airport but still functional. Probably the only airport that has slot machines in it. I mean, it’s Vegas, right? From the moment you touch down to the moment you depart, it’s still Vegas and you won’t forget it.
Easy enough to navigate but can be confusing to locate passenger drop-​off/​pick-​up areas outside of the airport. Baggage claim belts are fast and efficient, though. I guess this is a plus!
Apparently they also don’t like people crashing or falling asleep at the airport because all of the seats have the dividers between each seat. =/

I hate flying into vegas. It is always on southwest, and i arrive in the B terminal and my connecting flight is in the terminal. Maybe with other airlines it is better, but it truly a challenge with southwest.
The terminal layout does not help either. The person that designed it was either high, drunk or just sadistic.
You literally feel like you are in a corn maze going down hallways, making lefts, then a right then take a tram and hopefully get to your connection on time.
I missed my connection going and coming back. I am re s lly going to try to avoid this place.

Coldest airport on the planet. People are wearing winter coats and scarves. Where am I?!
Free WiFi… otherwise I’d give negative stars.

As far as airports go, McCarran isn’t half bad. Everything is clean enough, and aside from the slot machines, things are pretty quiet and mellow. Some chairs have outlets next to them, making work easy.
I gotta give them credit for playing Vegas-​style songs while I was waiting. They need some variety — in the two hours I was there, I think I heard «Viva Las Vegas» a good four times.

Holy COW! This airport is AMAZE BALLS!
It’s been 6 years since I’ve been back to Vegas and as soon as I stepped off the plane I was truly amazed at this airport lol! Totally not what I remember.
They have a tram red line or blue line to take you to baggage claim, vice Versa when you have to go to your terminal.
If you like to do last minute shopping or if you forgot something and just step off the plane they’ve got hella stores to choose from. I was amazed with the MAC they had, It was so CUTE! And great for makeup artist like myself who forget things while traveling. They have lots of food establishments Starbucks, chilies 2 go just to name a few.
Bathrooms are clean! That’s always a plus because nasty airport bathrooms can definitely be a turn off.
Gambling slots lol once you step off your plane that’s what you see! I LOVE Vegas for this reason, because your whole time being here in Vegas your surrounded with machines from the time you get here till the time you leave! It’s up to you if you want to play or not!

«In spite of all the hubbub, security at the airports has been surprisingly smooth. Oddly enough, ‘surprisingly smooth’ is what the TSA agent said after my last patdown. Ever seen a Ken doll?» ― Jimmy Fallon
McCarran is your standard run-​of-​the-​mill airport. It’s a bit dated and has seen better days but it’s an airport: ticket kiosks, security checkpoints with super slow and long lines, standard airport food, et cetera. One novelty that might be uncommon that McCarran offers that no other airport offers are slot machines. Lots and lots of slots! Feel the gentle shaking of your chair? You’re not getting lucky nor did you accidentally drop $ 0.25 into a machine to have your chair vibrate for your pleasure. It’s the tram! They have moving walkways in certain areas to help get you where you’re going faster [mainly to get you from your plane to luggage claim]. Need a ride? They have taxi, shuttle, and limo accommodations just right outside. This city is on the ball with their transportation so even if there’s a line, it moves pretty fast. Free WiFi is offered so enjoy!
Like most airports, car rental companies are conveniently nearby and The Strip is ridiculously close — $ 20ish by taxi and like $ 7 by shuttle. All in all, McCarran International ain’t too shabby although their bathrooms need a revamp.

This place wreaks of lost money, hopes and dreams.
O Im sorry, That may just be me.
This airport is great when your hungover,
Said no one ever!

I’ve seen the taxi lines at its worst and best, but they move quickly and the people working them are friendly. Gotta love the slots, perfect for killing time before a flight. Also, a liquor store right by baggage claim! Holla! Super convienient… And free wifi. There are some shops inside, like MAC, Coach, Victoria’s Secret, etc. The airport isn’t too far from the strip either, it took about 15 minutes during rush hour. No complaints here!

One of the better airports around the country. As we all know airports can be a hit or miss. The plus about this airport they are full staffed to handle any rush that comes along. Being here numerous times I try to avoid flying out the Southwest terminal that is super busy.
The plus about this airport is that it’s located minutes away from all the major hotels. Also you have plenty parking if you renting a hard or being picked up.

Great Airport !
Fairly large and from T3 you take a tram over to D gates and shops like your typical Hudson News stores and some jewellery stores, MAC, COACH, Brighton, Candy, Starbucks, a number of take out food — Tacos, Cinnabon, Wolfgang Puck, slot machines throughout the terminal and a Diner and Pizza place just as you come to the top of the escalator.
All in all very well laid out and very clean. Washrooms very easy to find as well as charging stations !

One of the nicer airports I have seen. Upon my departing from the plane I noticed a bunch of slot machines in the airport. The airport appeared t o be very neat, orderly and easy to navigate yourself throughout the airport. I’m so used to JFK Airport in NY where you basically have to brawl to get to the conveyor belt to grab your luggage.
At McCarran, by the time I walked up to the belt the bags had already began to come out and it smooth and people didn’t hover around for awhile and prevent others from getting their luggage. I also was able to grab a cab immediately after exit. Again, the polar opposite of what you receive here in a NY Airport.

Las Vegas airport… you are an odd bird. You are so easy… You are so convenient… So tempting with your slot machines and your panoramic views of the strip, a harbinger of good times to come. I wish that I could resist your allure… But I cannot. Those flying machines that depart from your runways are just too much of a draw… Too fast… Too sleek… Too easy an alternative to driving over the Rockies when I need to get to the in-​laws in Denver for Christmas.
I’m sorry McCarran, but on the outside I give you five stars… but inside… You just don’t shake up to your peers. Your food offerings are mediocre at best… Your terminals are split (if you are in T1 or 2 trying to get to three… You are basically SCREWED)… Your parking is expensive. Your Security lines usually seem understaffed. Few pro tips:
1. Restaurants will give you alcohol to go. Because… Remember what city you’re in.
2. Park somewhere else and cab/​über it… MGM has a nice parking lot.
3. Now open at LAS: Über. Half the price of a cab. If you like money… This is a no brainier.
4. Those machines by your gate with the fun sounds and shiney lights?.. spoiler alert: they are programmed to take your money. Do yourself a favor and just do a sudoku.
Despite what Jim Carey says in Liar Liar… True beauty is on the inside (that’s not just something ugly people say). And what’s on the inside of Mickey C’s is just not all that great. Get in and get out. But that’s about it.

No Accessible Computer Bars Near Most Gates /​Very Expensive Concessions
SITREP
These days, an airport is MORE than just an «airport» (ie. a hub for arriving & departing flights): they are small, self-​contained cities that — ideally — provide all the necessities and amenities for the traveler forced to spend considerable downtime at the airport in between connected flights.
It’s gotten to the point where McCarran is more about itself, and what money it can pump into it’s own coffers, rather than considering the comfort and business needs of those travelers.
THE SETUP
First off, let me say right here I am NOT a fan of the slot machines. Not because I think they are a waste of time AND a waste of money, but primarily because every time I come back through McCarran, the «acreage» of slot machines seems to be taking over the airport’s floor space, growing like ill-​kept WEEDS.
It seems the terminal space is diminishing, more dense crowds you’re having to walk through because those dam slot machines are encroaching over into every space.
ASKEW PRIORITIES — TOO FEW AMENITIES FOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS
What’s really disappointing about this turn of events is the fact that the priority is not placed on the business traveler at all:
* Too few phone charging stations
* Too few computer stations
* Too few outlets, PERIOD
The reality is, some of us don’t have a choice on how long we are forced to wait at an airport. So we see value in those airports that understand the metrics of those of us who need to keep business connected.
RATING
I’d love to downgrade this rating to one (1) star, but I am forced to concede that this airport has Free WiFi at least. So they get another star for that.
THE LOWDOWN
So it would seem with respect to us — a rather large segment traveling patrons who are the bread & butter of airports like Atlanta, Phoenix and this one — McCarran is one of those airports that has it’s priorities askew.

It was fairly busy when we arrived midday on a weekday. The taxis and buses were a bit confusing and hectic to navigate outside, but do your research beforehand on which one you want to take, and their prices. As you’d expect, there are travel brochures with coupons and such near the luggage collection area.
On our way out it was late at night, like 11pm, but to our surprise many stores were still open, with the exception of the Starbucks before the security checkpoint unfortunately. Some restaurants, some shops and all the duty free stores after the checkpoint were open though. There’s free wifi, a ton of charging stations, and also slot machines everywhere.

I won big on the $ 1slots here!!!
Security is fast and friendly. They move quickly to get everyone thru the checkpoint. I’ve never experienced a hassle with this airport.
Good restaurant & Bar options.

Chicos, no pueden PARAR con la timba. AMAN que juegues y te ponen fichitas hasta última instancia de tu vuelo.
Muy lindo aeropuerto, grande, limpio, casi que todavía se siente el olor a nuevo de las cosas.
Para los amantes de las compras, tiene una tienda MAC (cosmetics), Victoria’s Secret, muchos starbucks, vending machines de Best Buy Express y Benefit (cosmetics).
No recorrí mucho ya que, como de costumbre, me meto a las salas vip a relajarme un poco.
Cuentan con wifi gratis (siempre una buena noticia!!!) y es bastaaante decente.
La sala vip a la que fui pertenece al aeropuerto. Era muy austera –me esperaba algo totalmente estrambótico después de haber pisado esos hoteles inimaginablemente grandes– pero quizá fue bueno estar en un espacio mas sencillo para ir bajando el nivel.
Cuidado con los autos que transportan a gente con problemas motrices, casi me atropella uno y nunca me avisó, lo vi de casualidad.
Este aeropuerto también tiene muchísimos enchufes en todos lados, una gran ventaja para quienes van en un avión viejo sin enchufes o usb.

Der Flughafen ist schon leider etwas in die Jahre gekommen und die Wege fühlen sich Kilometer lang an. Aber typische amerikanische Ausstattung (Teppichboden)

My favorite airport (well, favorite thus far). It is the gateway to and from Fabulous Las Vegas!!!
It has free wifi and excellent connections. There are plentiful food options which are all decent, especially when it comes to airport fare. They have slot machines. There are many souvenir shops and stores. There is a giant statue of a rabbit. There are pictures/​posters/​advertisements of all the Vegas shows… I nearly fainted when I saw the giant banner of the Spice Girls in 2007. And the past two trips has Britney Spears everywhere (my favorites!!!).
This airport is not massive and I haven’t gotten lost. It is easy and quick to get through. TSA has always been a breeze for me and the employees are pretty cheerful.
The airport is very close to the Vegas Strip and getting a taxi or shuttle is super easy and fairly inexpensive. I don’t even bother setting up a shuttle from the airport to hotel beforehand anymore as it has been cheaper for me to just taxi or shuttle there (and then I don’t have any time frames to worry about!).
I am already looking forward to my visit to McCarran! :D

If people is not rating this airport high is because they’ve never been to bad ones. Honestly. No joke.
I lived in vegas for 10yrs. And even though I would never move back the airport is something I miss a lot.
Clean, fast, small, modern. All of those little things that you usually don’t find in most airports.
You can even gamble while waiting for your plane… come on! How awesome is that?!
Also, do you realize that there are only a few airports that are in the middle of a city? Do you know how Far you have to drive when flying into Chicago, Hawaii, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Lima, Quito, etc? Yeah… you guys are not considering that I guess…
I love me some vegas airport!

An older airport yes, but an efficient one for my means when traveling to Las Vegas. While the first thing that you see upon entering the airport after deplaning are slot machines (no surprise), you’ll also notice that there are a few eateries, yet not exceptional. In fact, I’m not sure why folks get upset about the slot machines. This is Las Vegas– get over it. I’d be more upset that there aren’t enough eateries around, should you be flying a longer distance away to reach here.
The baggage claim area is a bit of a hike, so I would recommend talking the walking escalator (prevalent in much larger airports). In reaching the ground floor, get ready for that loud noise of the casino advertisements on a huge jumbotron (and it is loud, believe me). Be on the lookout for the outdoor shuttle kiosk on the ground floor, where one-​way shuttles are $ 20, yet $ 30 round-​trip.
The airline check-​in and security terminals run pretty quick. The latter of which seems to be very laid back (unlike Philadelphia’s personnel, by comparison). The airport’s location is about 10 minutes from the strip with reasonable traffic, so that is hard to beat.
All the while, flying into here sure beats traveling to Vegas on I-​15. Can’t really hate this airport, yet I wish that they would add a few more restaurant venues + a larger gate (particularly B gate) to accommodate the increasing amount of international and domestic travelers.

Der Flugplatz von Las Vegas ist in den letzten Jahren stark gewachsen, die Flugabfertigung beim Einchecken ist im Vergleich zu den letzten beiden Besuchen um einiges Besser organisiert worden und dauerte diesmal auch nicht so lange wie gewohnt.
Für abfliegende Passagiere ist die Wartezeit durch kostenlosen WLAN Zugang erträglich gestaltet worden, die Anzahl der Sitzplätze mit Steckdose ist allerdings in einigen Bereichen nicht so ganz gut, wer dagegen immer noch nicht genug von den Spielautomaten hat, kann sogar am Abfluggate noch zocken.
Der ankommende Passagier wird evtl. eine TRAM Bahn nutzen müssen, um zum Gepäckband und zum Hauptterminal zu kommen. Ich finde aber die Beschilderung ausreichend um sich zurecht zu finden. Das Thema Mietwagenabholung wurde ausgelagert, in ca. 7 Minuten (Bus Fahrzeit) Entfernung befindet sich das Mietwagen Zentrum mit allen Namenhaften Firmen. Der Flughafen und das Zentrum sind mittels kostenlosem Bus Verkehr verbunden. Nachdem man also seine Koffer wieder ergattern hat einfach das Terminal Richtung Public Transportation/​Shuttle verlassen und den Schildern zum Rental-​Car Shuttle folgen. Der Weg vom Mietwagen Zentrum zum Strip und zurück ist ebenfalls gut ausgeschildert, sodass auch die Rückgabe kein Problem ist.
Ansonsten bieten die Terminals alles, was üblich ist von überteuerten Lebensmitteln/​Getränken bis Zollfreieinkauf.
Also dann Viva Las Vegas

Aeroportos americanos sempre tem um cuidado exagerado com a questão da segurança, o McCarramn não poderia ser diferente mas nada demais para quem já está acostumado a viajar. O aeroporto é grande e chega a ser confuso mas tranquilo desde que se tenha as informações corretas de embarque. As lojas e lanchonetes são bem básicas, estilo americano. Achei interessante no McCarran as máquinas de caça-​níquéis no saguão, lá é tão comum quanto as máquinas automáticas de refrigerantes. É para ir se ambientando com o estilo Vegas de ser.
A localização é próxima da cidade, de lá tem-​se uma vista dos grandes casinos e das montanhas áridas. Transportes de todos os estilos, de limousines a táxis aguardam os milhares de turistas que desembarcam diariamente neste aeroporto.

Sehr schöner Flughafen. Einreiseformalitäten waren schnell und freundlich erledigt. Umfang ist klar typisch US. Ich komme gerne wieder hier her.

Die Bewertung bezieht sich auf Terminal 1. das ist mit Abstand der schlechteste Terminal den ich je gesehen habe. Ekliger Teppich überall. Es gibt außer beim überteuerten Starbucks keine Möglichkeit etwas zu essen. Einen Food Court gibt es nicht. Es gibt zwei mager bestückte Zeitungsläden. Einfach nur ein Witz! Eine Bar zum betrinken gibts hier zwar doch die ist geschlossen…

Zum vierten Mal angekommen — und man gibt gerne zu: Klasse Airport!
Gute — einfache Wege in dem Casino Airport #1. auch hier überall die Slot Maschines — welcome to Las Vegas!
Vegas International Airport hat alles was man benötigt. Recht gute und schnelle Abwicklung, auch der Tram Verkehr zwischen den Terminals und zB Baggage Claim, es funktioniert einfach alles. Ist er schön? Für mich: Nö! Aber alles da… und was braucht man mehr. Draußen angekommen rein ins Cab — und 15 min später bist Du am Strip angekommen, wenn mal nicht gerade bei der Ankunft der Vegas Marathon im strömenden Regen startet — Regen, was mir noch nie vorher in Vegas als Wüstenstadt passiert ist, auch nie im November — naja — mit Marathon Stau haben wir 40 min gebraucht…
Ach so, da haben wir doch einen Nachteil! Regen! Darauf, besonders wenn es kräftiger vier Tage am Stück regnet, ist der Airport nicht richtig vorbereitet… Da kommt es zu massiven Verspätungen …Fazit Ende Fellows!

Qype Beitrag 13.9.13 :
Das 4. mal jetzt hier gewesen & Fazit: TOP ! Nie einen besseren, organisierteren & freundlicheren Flughafen gesehn wie diesen !
Weder beim einreisen noch beim ausreisen Probleme gehabt !
Die Kontrolle, wenn man alles richtig, auf den blauen Zettel (am besten im Großen Druckbuchstaben und leserlich) ausgefüllt hat, dauert es lediglich ein Lächeln und n Fingerabdruck und der Spass kann beginnen !
Vor dem Rückflug, wenn man dann noch Genug Geld hat und nicht genügend Geklimper von blinkenden Automaten, die förmlich nur deinen Namen rufen, weil nur «DU» derjenige bist auf dem der Jackpot wartet, kann noch mal ordentlich am Hebel ziehn ;) VORSICHT: es kommt keine knapp bekleidete Dame vorbei und fragt dich was du trinken willst ! Du wirst nicht verdursten, für genug Gastro ist gesorgt, auch wenn es keine Schnäppchen-​Happen sind :)
Viel Spaß in Vegas

Zunächst einmal das Beste: Die Nähe zur Stadt. Wenn man nicht gerade zur Rush-​Hour unterwegs ist, kommt man in rund 10 an den Strip.
Mit dem Umzug ins neue Terminal wurde auch alles moderner nicht unbedingt schneller.
Der Rest ist US-​Standart.

McCarran Airport Las Vegas (LAS) ist ein eher angenehmer Flugplatz. Wie alle internationalen Flugplätze zeigen sie doch stets auch ein wenig Lokalkolorit. Wenn man hier vom Gate kommt läuft man sofort in bunte und fröhliche Spielautomatenfelder hinein, an denen sich alte Rentner im Rollstuhl und mit der Sauerstoffflasche noch ein allerletztes Mal große Emotionen gönnen.
Mir gefallen im LAS besonders gut die raumhohen bunten Mosaiken verschiedener US-​Städte in den Gängen.
Der Flughafen liegt sehr verkehrsgünstig im Süden der Stadt und mit dem Rental Car ist man, kaum hat man den Flughafenbereich verlassen, bereits auf den Strip oder besser noch auf der I-​15 und ist in 10 Minuten in einem der Strip-​Hotels.
Bsonders spektakulär ist jedes Mal beim An– oder Abflug die Aussicht auf Wüste und Stadt. Man hat nahezu immer eine gute Sicht und oft wird ein weiter Bogen um die Stadt geflogen. Und von der Pyramide des LUXORS oder den goldglänzenden Fasaden des MANDALY BAY und FOUR SEASON Hotels im Süden über die braunen geschwungenen Towers ENCORE und WYNN bis hinauf zum Stratosphere Tower Las Vegas ist ja alles in größter Übersichtlichkeit angeordnet und hinreichend unterschiedlich gestaltet, dass auch der unwissende Erstbesucher hier sofort etwas erkennen kann.

Arrivé de jour pour le CES, nous n’avons pas pu profiter des lumières et autres publicités géantes qui illumine Las Vegas. Ayant fait une escale à Salt LLake City juste avant, nous n’avons pas fait le passage immigration à cet aéroport, dommage :)
Mais dès notre sortie de notre porte de débarquement, des machines à sous annoncent que nous sommes bien à bonne destination ! De nombreuses boutiques de souvenirs, boire/​manger et même un musée !
Le WiFi est gratuit en échange d’une publicité, ce qui perrmet de relever ses emails à l’arrivée.
En cas de forte affluence, il faudra prendre son mal en patience pour prendre un taxi. En effet, la file de taxi est juste immense. Cependant, la longueur des allers-​retours dans la file font que l’on marche beaucoup et que l’on attend moins puisqu’il y a près de 19 emplacements de taxi.
Au retour, la sécurité est efficace et le passage frontière s’effectue rapidement. Les mêmes boutiques du départ sont de nouveau accessibles et il y a même un Burger King pour ceux qui veulent en profiter avant de revenir en Europe :)
Bön vol !

Le point fort: Sa situation géographique offre une superbe vue à l’atterrissage et au décollage! Ça vaut vraiment le coup d’oeil de jour comme de nuit!
Évidemment plein de machines à sous et des bornes pour tirer de l’argent, par contre le guichet de change ferme pendant temps du lunch: S aberration!
Si vous arrivez, attention dehors il fait très chaud! Les taxis et limo attendent devant et ça en jette! Mais comme partout on abuse des touristes alors qu’il y a des navettes (petits bus blancs) qui vous emmènent à votre hôtel gratuitement + pourboire.
Si vous partez, pas grand chose à faire, poster une dernière carte postale, perdre ses derniers dollars dans une machine à sous ou acheter 2 ou 3 bricoles hors de prix
Vous pouvez rentrez chez vous la tête pleine de souvenirs et les poches pleines de vide ;)

Die Kritiken in den Vorberichten über lange Wartezeiten dürften der Vergangenheit angehören. Mitte 2012 wurde Terminal 2 geschlossen und gleichzeitig das nagelneue Terminal 3 für internationale Verbindungen eröffnet. Ich habe es vor kurzem testen können und bin positiv angetan.
Groß, hell, luftig, übersichtlich, perfekt ausgezeichnet. Der erste Eindruck nach der Landung. Gut, die Wege sind lang, aber bei welchem großen Flughafen sind sie es nicht. Dieser Airport zählt zu den vier meist frequentierten Flughäfen der USA. Und das ist eine Messlatte!
Die Immigration-​Prozedur schnell, flüssig und vor allem freundlich. Nun gut, man muss sich die Finger bzw. Hände scannen lassen, wird fotografiert. Bekommt dann aber freundliche Wünsche mit auf den Weg, den Aufenthalt zu genießen. Entscheidend ist allerdings auch, wie man selber auftritt. Nörgelnde Gesichter, unangebrachte Kommentare sind nicht unbedingt hilfreich.
Bei der Zollkontrolle gibt man diesen eigenartigen Zettel ab, den man im Flugzeug ausgefüllt hat. Wofür der sinnvoll ist, ist mir trotz meiner vielen Reisen in die USA bisher nicht aufgegangen. Nett jedoch auch hier der Kommentar bei der letzten Einreise: I like your hair wo schon in der Welt wird man so begrüßt und die Frisur gelobt?
Die Koffer kamen zügig, wir standen ca. 15 Minuten am Band. Ist man dann im Ankunftsbereich begrüßen einen die ersten Spielautomaten. Man mag das kritisch kommentieren, ich mache es nicht, denn wir sind hier in Las Vegas! Wer daran etwas auszusetzen hat, der sollte schlichtweg nicht hierher reisen. Ich bin schon recht häufig in dieser Stadt gewesen, haben noch nie auch nur einen Cent fürs Gambling eingesetzt. Das kann jeder für sich entscheiden. Und trotzdem kann man diese Stadt genießen.
Positiv ist die Nähe des Fllughafens zur Stadt. In ca. 10 Minuten ist man mit dem Taxi mittendrin. Von jedem Hotel am Strip kann man, wenn das Zimmer in einer hohen Etage ist und Richtung Flughafen blickt, das Geschehen dort wie im Kino betrachten. Und trotzdem stören keinerlei Fluggeräusche in der Stadt.
Auch die Ausreise ist jetzt einfach und bequem. Bis auf die sehr präzisen Sicherheitskontrollen, die schon nerven können nur: letztendlich dienen sie der eigenen Sicherheit.
Fazit: Seit Eröffnung des Terminal 3 ist der McCarran International Airport eine Flughafen, der seine Funktion reibungslos erfüllt. Was mehr erwartet man als Passagier. Und wer will, kann dann auch vor dem Abflug noch die letzten Dollar und Cents an Automaten verspielen (und mit Glück vermehren). Vier Sterne.
Tipp: Die Webseite (
) des Airports ist sehr informativ und gibt einen guten Einblick.

Der Leihwagen wurde weit weg vom Flughafen abgegeben, danach mussten alle in einen alten Bus mit dem wir dann zum Flughafen gefahren wurden. Der Flughafen selber ist sehr weitläufig mit hohem Sicherheitsaufkommen. Alle Flughafenangestellte haben die Ruhe weg, auch wenn man es als Tourie sehr eilig hat, weil der Flieger bald geht. Ansonsten muss ich dem Flughafen eigentlich mehr Sterne abziehen, da er unseren Urlaub beendet hat :)

Bei einem Abflug früh am Morgen geht es super schnell: CheckIn, Gepäckaufgsbe, Security, Transfer mit der Bahn zu den Gates in 30 Minuten. Tagsüber kann diese Prozedur aber auch gerne mal über 2 Stunden dauern. Sehr negativ fällt dagegen bei Ankunft die Gepäckausgabe auf: Es kann teilweise sehr lange dauern. Eine Stunde ist hier normal, es kann aber auch mal mehr als 2 Stunden dauern

L’aéroport de Las Vegas est en pleine ville. Donc à l’atterrissage ou au décollage, il est astucieux d’être près d’un hublot.
L’aéroport en lui-​même n’est vraiment pas terrible. Quelques machines à sous, un fast food et un pizza hut se battent en duel. Là aussi, le Duty free n’est pas exceptionnel: bref, pour une ville comme Vegas, il y a des progrès à faire !

Aéroport extraordinaire! Les salles d’embarquement sont remplies de machines à sous. Les pistes sont en plein centre-​ville et on peut s’amuser à faire la course avec les avions sur le boulevard longeant l’aéroport.
Vue splendide sur le strip au décollage et à l’atterrissage.

Condor fliegt vom Terminal 2 (Charter Terminal). Mit dem Shuttlebus in’s Terminal 1 (National Flights) oder zu den Autoverleihern.
Ab 2012 soll es ein neues International Terminal geben!

also wir sind hier gelandet aus Santa Rosa um nach Frankfurt weiter zu fliegen … ich kan nur sagen zieht EURE Laufschuhe an. den wenn du zum Internationalen Abflughafen will hat man einen ganz schönen langen Fußmarsch durch due gleisende Sonne … aber trotzdem toller Flughafen !

Der McCarran International Airport (LAS) ist sagen wir mal «speziell». Technisch nicht unbedingt überall auf dem neuesten Stand wurde in den letzten Jahren dennoch sehr viel modernisiert. Das was dem geplagten Flugreisenden jedoch als erstes auffällt nachdem man das Flugzeug verlässt sind die Spielautomaten welche im Flughafen verteilt bis direkt an den Gates zu finden sind.
Eins der Highlights ist die Nähe zum Strip, mit ein wenig Glück hat man bereits beim Anflug einen wundervollen Blick auf die hell beleuchteten Hotelkomplexe. Auch wenn diese zum greifen nah erscheinen und sich der Flughafen bis direkt an den Strip (vom Terminal gesehen) erstreckt, so sind es doch einige Meilen — ein Fußmarsch kommt also eher nicht in Frage.
Meist hat man bereits einen nationalen Flug hinter sich so das einem die langwierigen Prozeduren für internationale Reisende erspart bleiben. Je nach Fluglinie kann man mehr oder weniger Glück mit dem Gepäck haben, je nach Ankunftsterminal brauchen die Jungs gern mal bis zu 2 Stunden bevor das Gepäck am Baggage Claim angelangt ist. Dank Starbucks direkt am Ausgang wird man hier wenigstens mit wach haltenden Flüssigkeiten versorgt.
Fazit: Ein Flughafen mit Macken und Marotten aber auch Besonderheiten, dennoch lässt sich ein «Besuch» meist nicht vermeiden.

lustiger Flughafen, so wie die USA selbst. Überall stehen Spielautomaten, damit der Gast, falls er sich in den Kasinos noch nicht in die Pleite gespielt hat, hier noch ein paar Dollar lassen kann. Ansonsten übersichtlich, aber eben viel Kitsch in den Geschäften. Gute Lounge

Ist ja eigentlich schon so ziemlich alles gesagt, was man über den McCarren Int. Airport wissen muss … aber hier nochmal ein paar Eindrücke/​Empfehlungen.
Las Vegas besuchen überwiegend Touristen und hin und wieder mal Aussteller von Messen. Das hat zur Folge, dass die meisten Leute auf ein Taxi angewiesen sind um in die Stadt zu kommen. Wenn also 2 – 3 Maschinen zur gleichen Zeit landen findet man sich dann in einer Schlange von 50 – 60 Metern vor dem Taxistand wieder. Es wurde bereits erwähnt: hier ist dann die Nutzung einer Limousine eine wirklich gute Alternative … zumal der Strip sowieso nicht weit entfernt ist, die Kosten nur 50% höher sind … und man sich schileßlich in Las Vegas befindet (was man auch daran merkt, dass man im Terminal gleich mit der richtigen ‘Musik’ empfangen wird — nämlich der gleichen wie in den Spilekasinos in der ganzen Stadt). Da die Spielautomaten im Flughafen mit denen in der Stadt synchronisiert sind kann man in der Tat sogar hier den Jackpot knacken.

Aéroport très délire, des machines à sous partout, de plus si on arrive le soir, on voit le Streep éclairé et des néons qui scintillent de partout. Trop délire. L’ aéroport est super bien équipé. WIFI, connections tél. international. restos, bar, change, magasins de fringues. De plus faut savoir qu’à LAS VEGAS on peut fumer dedans, c’est la seule ville aux USA ou on peut allumer une cigarette n’importe ou sans se faire jeter, mm ds les casinos.

Que vous soyez venus pour vous marier (ou divorcer !) pour claquer avec panache votre SMIC ou votre parachute doré, c’est de nuit et en avion qu’il faut arriver à Las Vegas: Au milieu du désert clignotent les millions de néons de ce fabuleux parc d’attractions pour adultes. Quand on atterrit, on est à deux pas du Strip (qui comme son nom l’indique est l’endroit où vous laisserez votre dernière chemise) et on distingue enfin la pyramide du Luxor, dont on voyait depuis déjà des centaines de kilomètres le faisceau lumineux qui est au sommet, balayer le ciel.
Quand les réacteurs se seront tus, au sortir de l’avion, né vous fiez pas aux hôtesses et stewarts en uniformes impeccables et sans auréoles sous les aisselles, ce sont des pros, dès que vous aurez franchi les portes, il y a toutes les chances pour qu’il fasse une chaleur à crever, surtout en été où il fait grosso modo la même température qu’au Soudan ! Prévoyez donc une tenue légère avec un poncho ou un pashmina (suivant vos moyens) à jeter sur vos épaules pour supporter la clim’.
Bien que Mc Arran International Airport soit un des aéroports les plus fréquentés au monde (#15, pas moins !) il n’est ni gigantesque, ni luxueux, mais l’odeur de l’argent y est plus forte que celle du fioul ou du kérozèné: des machines à sous sont plantées partout, même dans le hall de livraison des bagages .
Pour rejoindre le centre ville, vous avez le choix entre la navette, le taxi, le bus ou la limousine, selon la santé de votre porte-​feuille ! Au retour, comme vous serez vraisemblablement plumé, no soucy, vous pourrez revenir à pied car le strip n’est qu’à 1 mile .
Vous pourrez même, comme on fait mes enfants glaner dans les téléphones de l’aéroport toutes les piécettes que les gens y ont laissées, juste de quoi vous payer un dernier coke avant de regagner vos pénates.

Wir sind im Airport Las Vegas für einen inneramerikanischen Flug abgeflogen. Die Haupthalle, in welcher sich die Check-​In Schalter befinden ist recht dunkel und alt. Jedoch hatten wir unseren Flug vom neuen Flugsteig D. Dieser ist modern, hell und freundlich. Hier gibt es eine Reihe von Restaurants und Imbissmöglichkeiten. Im ganzen Flughafengebäude gibt es kostenlosen W-​Lan empfang. So ging die Stunde Verspätung dank unseres Notebooks relativ schnell vorbei.
Ein grosser Vorteil dieses Flughafens ist die nähe zur Innenstadt von Las Vegas. In nur 10 Minuten ist man am Stripselbstverständlich kann man hier auch im Abflugbereich seine letzen Dollar in einen Automaten stecken und hoffen, dass man den Jackpot in letzter Minute knackt

nachdem Las vegas zu den boomenden Städten in Amerika zählt, wächst auch der Flughafen jährlich mit. Mittlerweile ist er der 6. frequentierteste Flughafen der USA und der 11 weltweit. Mit zweistelligen Wachstumsraten beim Passagieraufkomme (aktuell 41Mio) ist ein Ende des McCarren Airport mit einer Maximalkapazität von 55 Mio absehbar. Ein neuer Airport 30 km südlich von vegas ist deshalb schon angedacht.
Wie es sich für Vegas gehört wird man auch am Flughafen mit einarmigen banditen begrüsst und verabschiedet.