The airport complex remains open 24 hours a day, allowing passengers to spend the night inside the terminal if they have a long layover or an early morning flight. However, you should bear in mind that activity is constant and cleaning and security staff are usually active throughout the night.
Where to rest
Most seating in the departures and arrivals areas has armrests, which can make lying down difficult. The options most recommended by travellers include:
- Food court (First floor): In the main terminal, the food court offers some benches and padded booths that are more comfortable.
- Terminal 2: This area is usually quieter at night and has sections of carpeted flooring near the check-in counters, which is preferable if you have a mat or sleeping bag.
- Boarding areas: If you have already passed through security, there are more modern seats, although airport staff usually ask passengers to remain in the public (landside) area if their flight does not depart within the next few hours.
Please note that the airport lounges close at night and do not have sleeping facilities. For guaranteed rest, the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels are just steps from the terminal.
24-hour dining
For those who need something to eat or drink during the night, the airport offers 24-hour options in the public area of the main terminal, such as Starbucks and Greggs. In addition, vending machines with drinks and snacks are located at various points throughout the building.
Baggage and Wi-Fi
Baggage: It is important to note that the left-luggage service operated by Luggage Point does not run 24 hours a day (it usually closes at 8:00 pm), so you will need to keep your belongings with you overnight.
Connectivity: The airport offers free Wi-Fi for 1 hour. If you need a connection for longer, you will need to choose one of the paid packages available.
Comfort recommendations
Due to the airport’s architecture and the operation of the air conditioning, the terminal can become quite cold at night; bringing warm clothing or a light blanket is recommended. Likewise, because of public address announcements and maintenance work, the use of earplugs and an eye mask is highly advisable to improve sleep quality.
Other 24-hour services
Cash machines, the prayer room (located in the departures area), baby-care facilities and general restroom areas remain accessible throughout the night.