Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels at SAT Airport

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

Overnight Hours & Terminal Access

San Antonio Airport remains open 24 hours landside (public area). However, TSA security checkpoints close following the final departing flights of the evening and reopen at 3:30 am. If you plan to spend the night, you must stay in the pre-security public area until checkpoints reopen.

Sleeping & Resting Areas

There are no designated rest zones or armrest-free chairs in the landside areas. Most seating units have metal dividers, though wider wooden benches can be found in the baggage claim areas. Having a travel blanket or warm jacket, earplugs, and an eye mask is recommended, as terminal areas can get chilly at night and keep bright overhead lighting.

Luggage

Because there are no luggage lockers or left-luggage desks at the airport, you must keep all personal belongings with you until airline check-in desks open in the morning.

Overnight Food & Drinks

Retail and dining venues shut down shortly after the final scheduled flight departures and reopen between 4:30 am and 5:00 am. Only beverage and snack vending machines operate through the night.

Showers

Shower facilities are not available anywhere within the airport terminals.

Security & Connectivity

Airport police and operations personnel patrol the facilities throughout the night. Complimentary Wi-Fi and power outlets remain fully functional 24 hours.

Other 24-Hour Services

ATMs, the interfaith chapel, nursing spaces, and pet relief areas are accessible overnight.

 Hotels

There are no on-site hotels or sleeping pods inside the airport terminal buildings. However, numerous hotels are situated within 1 to 2 km of the airport, and many provide complimentary shuttle service for their guests. Hotel shuttles pick up passengers along the outer commercial curb on the lower arrivals level.

Hotels Offering Complimentary Shuttles

• Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport (1.1 km / 0.7 miles)
• Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport (1.1 km / 0.7 miles)
• Days Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Airport (1.1 km / 0.7 miles)
• Wyndham Garden San Antonio Airport (1.3 km / 0.8 miles)
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Antonio Airport (1.3 km / 0.8 miles)
• Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport (1.4 km / 0.9 miles)
• Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Airport (1.4 km / 0.9 miles)