Traveling to Mayo Clinic

Rochester International Airport (RST) is the closest airport to Mayo Clinic. It is conveniently located just miles south of downtown Rochester, Minnesota and Mayo Clinic.

From Here to Care

When you fly into Rochester International Airport (RST), it’s easy to get to your medical care. In fact, you’re just 15 minutes from your next appointment. With flights into RST from hundreds of cities worldwide on American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, you’ll land just minutes away from Mayo Clinic without the disruption of navigating from a distant airport.

Airfare discounts may be available for patients traveling to Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic's Patient Travel Services can assist with air travel arrangements to Rochester.

Mayo Clinic Information Desk

A Mayo Clinic information desk is located in the Main Terminal. Patients arriving through RST can receive information regarding Mayo Clinic, the Rochester community, and transportation information related to their medical visit.

Skycap Services

Skycap services are available at the Main Terminal for passengers requesting assistance with wheelchairs and/or luggage.  When you arrive at the Main Terminal, please call 507-993-8758 for Skycap services. If Skycap personnel are unavailable, please contact your airline for assistance: American Airlines at 507-280-9757 or Delta Air Lines at 507-252-2670.

Ground Transportation

There are several ground transportation operators serving RST. Visit the ground transportation desks upon arrival for taxi, shuttle and private sedan services. Rideshare service providers such as Lyft and Uber also operate at RST. Signage in the Main Terminal indicates the designated pick-up area.

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Passenger Support Specialists

Many RST Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees are trained as Passenger Support Specialists and will readily assist patients with special accommodations or alleviate concerns about the security screening process. TSA Cares is a helpline that provides travelers with disabilities, medical conditions, and other special circumstances additional assistance during the security screening process. Call 855-787-2227 in advance of travel with questions about screening policies, procedures, and what to expect at the security checkpoint.

Quiet Rooms

Several quiet rooms are available to travelers who may need a private place to lie down prior to boarding. You may request access to the quiet room, with a bed and private restroom, by speaking with an airline or airport representative.

Calvin's Story: Traveling to Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota is proud to be the home of Mayo Clinic, recognized with more No. 1 specialties than any other hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Mayo Clinic is the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world. Experts work together to solve the most challenging unmet needs of patients. Mayo Clinic's history of innovation dates back almost 150 years, when brothers Will and Charlie Mayo pioneered an integrated, team-based approach to medicine. Today, that trailblazing spirit drives innovations that power new technologies to change how care is delivered to all.

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Mayo Clinic Information Desk

A Mayo Clinic information desk is located in the Main Terminal. Patients arriving through RST can receive information regarding Mayo Clinic, the Rochester community, and transportation information related to their medical visit.

Skycap Services

Skycap services are available at the Main Terminal for passengers requesting assistance with wheelchairs and/or luggage.  When you arrive at the Main Terminal, please call 507-993-8758 for Skycap services. If Skycap personnel are unavailable, please contact your airline for assistance: American Airlines at 507-280-9757 or Delta Air Lines at 507-252-2670.

Ground Transportation

There are several ground transportation operators serving RST. Visit the ground transportation desks upon arrival for taxi, shuttle and private sedan services. Rideshare service providers such as Lyft and Uber also operate at RST. Signage in the Main Terminal indicates the designated pick-up area.

Passenger Support Specialists

Many RST Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees are trained as Passenger Support Specialists and will readily assist patients with special accommodations or alleviate concerns about the security screening process. TSA Cares is a helpline that provides travelers with disabilities, medical conditions, and other special circumstances additional assistance during the security screening process. Call 855-787-2227 in advance of travel with questions about screening policies, procedures, and what to expect at the security checkpoint.

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Quiet Rooms

Several quiet rooms are available to travelers who may need a private place to lie down prior to boarding. You may request access to the quiet room, with a bed and private restroom, by speaking with an airline or airport representative.

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Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota is proud to be the home of Mayo Clinic, recognized with more No. 1 specialties than any other hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Mayo Clinic is the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world. Experts work together to solve the most challenging unmet needs of patients. Mayo Clinic's history of innovation dates back almost 150 years, when brothers Will and Charlie Mayo pioneered an integrated, team-based approach to medicine. Today, that trailblazing spirit drives innovations that power new technologies to change how care is delivered to all.

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