This Midwest metropolis of the US is the perfect destination for not only art lovers but also those seeking a holiday that offers exhilarating boat tours of the exquisite Mississippi River, indulging in a thrilling game of baseball, outdoor adventure opportunities, exploring city's exuberant culture and not to mention unravelling some of the city's stunning historic places, there is simply nothing that the city of Minneapolis doesn’t have to offer to cater to your every mood and taste. And the best part, tax-free shopping!

Whether you want to catch a mesmerizing play at the famed Guthrie Theater, explore the world of exquisite arts at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, witness some of the world's most stunning architectures like the Stone Arch Bridge, or simply just relaxing in the natural beauty of the city reminiscent in the Chain of Lakes, the city of Minneapolis offers all this and a whole lot more. This is also the perfect place to satisfy your urge to splurge because Minneapolis not only boasts some of the biggest shopping havens but also great budget deals. 

Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is located approximately 15.7km from the city center.

Air Canada, United Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, Icelandair, Lufthansa and KLM are some of the major airlines flying to Minneapolis from UK.

The airport offers a number of options of transportation to the city. Apart from the taxi cab lanes, a light rail transit stop is also available at both Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey. Both the Light Rail and Public Buses operate throughout the twin cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul at convenient fare charges.

Other than these options, limousine, van and shuttle services, and car rental companies all operate at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport. 

UK nationals do not require a US visa for travelling to the United States for holiday, transit or business purposes provided your stay in the US is for 90 days or less. You do however are required to be in possession of a valid passport that does not expire at least for six months further to your intended last day of stay. 

US Airways is known to take daily flight routes to Minneapolis.

Getting around Minneapolis can be done by either hiring your own car, especially if your stay in the city is for a longer period of time. Many of the major car rental agencies will be available at the airport so you can conveniently get your car hired there. Hailing a cab is another option which is comparatively cheaper as compared to renting a car.

Buses and trains are another one of the cheaper modes of travelling within the city. Both these modes of travelling are equally priced. 

The summer months from June to August are the best months to visit Minneapolis. This is also the peak period for some of the major festivals, farmers markets and the like. The winter months can get extremely cold making it difficult to tour outdoors. The months between November and April also witness plenty of snowfall.

It takes an average flights time of 9 hrs 5 mins to reach Minneapolis from UK.

Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways and KLM are some of the most preferred airlines if you are flying from UK to Minneapolis.

United Airlines, Icelandair and US Airways offer some of the cheapest airfares.

Delta Air Lines and KLM offer direct flights to Minneapolis from the UK.

Delta Air Lines is known to take lesser time to fly to Minneapolis.

Delta Air Lines:

Delta Airlines offers you a wide variety of entertainment options in all cabins on international flights with seat-back screens with on demand TV and movies.

US Airways:

US Airways prides in offering some of the latest blockbuster movies, top rated TV shows, games and a whole lot more to keep you thoroughly engaged throughout your flight.

Lufthansa:

Lufthansa prides in offering you a wide range of entertainment options on all its short and long-haul flights. Passengers have a choice of selecting movies from a list of 100 films in up to eight languages, a range of TV programs with entire seasons of your favourite TV shows, 300 music CDs, and about 30 radio channels.

KLM, Air France and US Airways offer some of the best business class flights to Minneapolis.

You may want to consider living in Downtown Minneapolis if you want to be in close proximity to some of the city's major attractions. In Downtown Minneapolis you will be close to Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Mill City Museum, Guthrie Theater and Minneapolis Convention Center. The area is also perfect if you seek to be in close range to a relaxing park for your early morning and evening runs.