Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels (BWI)

Possibility to spend the night at Baltimore airport (BWI), if open 24 hours. Services available, places to rest (free resting zones), or look for the list of nearby hotels and vip lounges.

Overnight layover guide. Sleeping facilities in the public zone or boarding area

Please note that some published services and schedules may be subject to change. If the idea is to spend the night in the public area, consider a plan B in case the stay inside the airport is only allowed for those who are about to board.

Overnight at the airport

Baltimore airport is open 24 hours a day and offers several things to do while waiting for your flight to depart. Note that once the security checkpoints close for the night, you will not be able to move from the public area to the secure area and vice versa.

Where to rest: There are some padded benches in Concourses D and E, and seats without armrests in Concourse C and on the second floor. If you have a sleeping bag, you can head to the observation deck, but there may be announcements all night. You can also use the children's entertainment area, in the D/E connector. Passengers with a bigger budget will also find some VIP lounges, but they close at night. Many nearby accommodations operate shuttle services for their guests.

Baggage: The terminal does not have lockers or luggage storage offices.

Eating and drinking: There are two options open during the night (McDonald's and Dunkin Donuts), although with a more limited menu than during the day.

Wi-Fi: Free and unlimited.

Other services available around the clock: ATMs, children's playground, nursing rooms.

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Hotels

There are several alternatives in the vicinity, most of which provide complimentary shuttle services for their guests.

Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport (1.8 km/1.1 miles)
Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport (2 km/1.2 miles)
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport (2 km/1.2 miles)
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport (2.1 km/1.3 miles)
BWI Airport Marriott (2.2 km/1.4 miles)

Latest updates: March 29, 2025

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