Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels at ECP Airport

  Overnight layover guide: sleeping options in the public area and the boarding area

Overnight Stay and Rest Areas

The terminal building at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport remains open 24 hours a day, allowing passengers with early departures or delayed flights to stay inside the facility overnight. However, TSA security checkpoints shut down following the last evening flight departure, meaning any overnight stay must take place landside in the public, pre-security hall. Travelers can find armless bench seating and couches near the terminal lobby and baggage claim. The facility is brightly lit and air-conditioned throughout the night, so bringing an extra layer of warm clothing and an eye mask is recommended.

Security, Wi-Fi, and Food Provisions

There are no 24-hour restaurants or coffee shops operating inside the terminal; food outlets close once daily flight operations conclude. Passengers should purchase food and drinks before evening concession closures or make use of the vending machines located in the public area. The airport offers free Wi-Fi, accessible wall outlets, and round-the-clock patrol by the Airport Police Department, ensuring a safe environment for overnight travelers.

 Hotels

On-Site Airport Accommodation

Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport: Located at 5625 Venture Crossings Boulevard, just 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the passenger terminal, featuring a complimentary airport shuttle service.

Nearby Hotels

Several lodging options are located 15 to 20 minutes away around the Pier Park shopping district and the beaches of Panama City Beach:

• Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Pier Park Area (16.5 km)
• La Quinta by Wyndham PCB Pier Park (16.6 km)
• The Flip Flop Stop (16.7 km)
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Panama City Beach - Beachcomber (17 km)