Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels at ORF Airport

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

Overnight Stays at Norfolk Airport

The public (landside) terminal areas at Norfolk International Airport remain open 24 hours a day, making it feasible for ticketed travelers to stay overnight if waiting for early-morning departures or dealing with late cancellations.

Security Hours and Resting Areas

TSA security checkpoints close around 8:30 p.m. and reopen at 4:00 a.m., requiring travelers staying overnight to remain on the landside of the terminal. The most practical resting areas are located in the Main Terminal departures lobby and the Mezzanine level of the Arrivals Terminal, where benches without armrests can be found.

Night Services and Practical Tips

Starbucks in the Main Terminal lobby operates 24 hours, supplemented by automated fresh food and snack vending machines. Free Wi-Fi, ATMs, and restrooms are accessible throughout the night. Airport Police maintain 24-hour patrols. Because air-conditioned terminal buildings can feel chilly at night and public showers are not provided, carrying a light travel blanket or jacket is recommended.

 Hotels

There are no on-site hotels or sleeping pods located inside the airport terminal buildings.

Hotels Offering Airport Shuttle Service

Several nearby lodging options offer complimentary airport shuttle pick-up outside the Arrivals Terminal between Crosswalks 1 and 2:

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport: Located 2 miles (3 km) away.
• Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport: Located 2 miles (3 km) from the airport.
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Norfolk Airport: Located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away.
• Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Airport: Located 2.5 miles (4 km) from the terminal.
• Comfort Inn & Suites: Located 1 mile (1.6 km) away.