ABQUpdated October 1, 2026

Hotels and overnight stay at Albuquerque airport

Albuquerque · United States

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ABQ · Long layover

Overnight stay at the airport

Can you spend the night at Albuquerque airport (ABQ)? Opening hours, rest areas and services for long layovers. See also the airport guide for general information.

Overnight Hours

The Albuquerque Airport terminal building remains open 24 hours a day. However, TSA security checkpoints close overnight at approximately 11:45 pm and reopen around 3:30 am to 4:00 am. Following the last flight departure, the secure boarding area is cleared, and overnight passengers must wait in the landside public area until morning security operations resume.

Rest Areas

In the public area before security checkpoints and throughout the baggage claim level, travelers can find padded chairs and carpeted corners. Most standard terminal seating includes armrests. Bringing warm layers or a blanket is recommended, as air conditioning runs cold throughout the night.

Luggage Storage

The airport does not offer luggage storage lockers or baggage hold facilities.

Overnight Food and Drinks

Concessions and cafes close overnight (reopening starting at 4:00 am). Only automated vending machines dispensing snacks and drinks remain accessible around the clock.

Security and Wi-Fi

The terminal is safe and monitored continuously by Aviation Police patrols 24 hours a day. Free Wi-Fi connectivity remains active and uninterrupted throughout the night.

Other 24-hour Amenities

ATMs, mother's nursing room, pet relief areas, and public restrooms remain available 24/7.

Services and opening hours can change. If you plan to sleep in the public area, have a plan B: some airports only let passengers with a flight stay overnight.

Hotels at and near ABQ

Staying near the airport provides convenience for transit travelers and early-morning departures.

On-site Accommodations

The Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel is located right on airport grounds at 2325 Sunport Loop SE, immediately facing the passenger terminal. While it is not connected via a climate-controlled skybridge, it is easily reachable on foot or via a short shuttle ride.

Nearby Hotels with Shuttle Service

Several hotels nearby provide complimentary round-trip airport shuttles picking up at the commercial curb on Level 1:

  • Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Airport (1.2 miles / 2 km)
  • Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites (1.2 miles / 2 km)
  • TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Airport (1.2 miles / 2 km)
  • Ramada by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport (1.3 miles / 2.1 km)
  • La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque Airport (1.4 miles / 2.3 km)
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Airport (1.4 miles / 2.3 km)

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Tips for a long layover

  1. Check whether you can leave the airport: it depends on your nationality, the visa rules of United States and whether your bags are checked through.
  2. If you sleep airside, you will usually need a boarding pass for a flight that day. Ask your airline before you go through security.
  3. A lounge with day access can be cheaper than a hotel for a few hours: see VIP lounges at ABQ.
  4. Keep your valuables with you, set an alarm and carry a light layer: terminals are often cold at night.
  5. Going to a hotel in town? See transportation from ABQ (5 km to Albuquerque), and check which services run at night.
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