Spending the night at the airport
Stuttgart Airport operates many flights within Europe and to other destinations, so it tends to remain busy even at night. Since it can be noisy and quite cold, it is advisable to have a sleeping bag, blankets, earplugs or headphones handy. To stay inside the terminal, you must provide proof that you have a flight the next day.
Where to rest: The best place to rest is the mezzanine level of Terminal 4, where there are some comfortable benches, as well as near the entrance to the observation deck. Another option is accessing the VIP lounges, although they close at night. Additionally, there are two hotels within the airport grounds and more options nearby offering free shuttle services.
Baggage: Lockers are available next to Terminal 1.
Eating and drinking: Only vending machines are available during the night.
Restrooms: There are no showers inside the terminals, but they are available at the airport's bus station.
Wi-Fi: Free for 3 hours.
Other services available around the clock: ATMs, children's play areas, massage chairs.
Overnight stay at the airport
Can you spend the night at Stuttgart airport (STR)? Opening hours, rest areas and services for long layovers. See also the airport guide for general information.
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 STR
The Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport is located opposite Terminal 3, while the Wyndham Stuttgart Airport Messe and the Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Messe & Congress are situated nearby. In addition, there are several options in the surrounding area, including:
Plaza Inn Stuttgart-Filderstadt (1.6 km/1 mile)
Fritzis Art Hotel (1.6 km/1 mile)
Hotel am Hirschgarten (1.6 km/1 mile)
Gasthof zur Sonne (1.7 km/1.1 miles)
Airport Hotel Filder Post (1.7 km/1.1 miles)
Plaza Inn Stuttgart-Filderstadt (1.6 km/1 mile)
Fritzis Art Hotel (1.6 km/1 mile)
Hotel am Hirschgarten (1.6 km/1 mile)
Gasthof zur Sonne (1.7 km/1.1 miles)
Airport Hotel Filder Post (1.7 km/1.1 miles)
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Tips for a long layover
- Check whether you can leave the airport: it depends on your nationality, the visa rules of Germany and whether your bags are checked through.
- If you sleep airside, you will usually need a boarding pass for a flight that day. Ask your airline before you go through security.
- A lounge with day access can be cheaper than a hotel for a few hours: see VIP lounges at STR.
- Keep your valuables with you, set an alarm and carry a light layer: terminals are often cold at night.
- Going to a hotel in town? See transportation from STR (10 km to Stuttgart), and check which services run at night.
Content written by German Giudici
Creator of the Aeropuertos del Mundo website network since 2007.