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Austin Airport Guide

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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Austin Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Around midnight they kicked everyone sleeping out of our comfy Southwest Airlines chairs (leather, nice!) and I found the mezzanine the perfect sleeping spot! – defiant

AUS Airport Overview

Austin Airport (code: AUS) operates from a single passenger terminal, the Barbara Jordan Terminal. All airlines, including Allegiant and Frontier, now operate from this terminal following the closure of the South Terminal in April 2026. The terminal offers a good range of services and amenities, including live music performances, shopping, dining, mobile charging stations and free WiFi. All shops and restaurants close overnight, so it’s worth purchasing drinks and snacks for later, as the vending machines leave something to be desired. For those looking for a little added comfort, there are airport lounges in the Barbara Jordan Terminal that economy-class passengers may be able to access for a fee.

Sleeping in Austin Airport

You can sleep overnight at Austin Airport, but don’t expect much peace and quiet. Most seats have armrests, and Austin’s music scene seems to extend into the terminal, with music, announcements and cleaning noise making sleep difficult. Travellers have found quieter spots on the mezzanine and a few padded benches, but overnight access beyond security is restricted, so you may be asked to move landside when checkpoints close. For detailed sleeping locations, conditions, photos and traveller tips, see our Guide to Sleeping in Austin Airport or read some recent traveller airport reviews.

For uninterrupted sleep, there is a hotel on airport grounds and others nearby that are connected by shuttles. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.

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Airport Hours

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is open 24 hours a day.
TSA security checkpoints typically open around 3:00 AM and close after the last scheduled departures of the day. Overnight access is generally limited to ticketed passengers.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist; however, informal spots may exist around the terminal. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels

Quick Facts

  • Nearest Hotel: On Airport Property
  • Sleep Cabins or Pods: No
  • Day Rooms: No
  • Nearby Hotels with Shuttles: Yes (many complimentary)

Austin Airport doesn’t have a hotel inside the terminal or any dedicated sleep pods. However, the Hilton Austin Airport and Hyatt Place Austin Airport are both located on airport property and offer complimentary shuttle services. The Hilton also offers day-use rooms if you need somewhere to rest between flights. Several other nearby hotels provide free airport transportation, although shuttle hours vary.

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Hilton Austin Airport
(0.6 mi / 1.0 km)  Located on airport property in a former Air Force command building. A shuttle runs between the hotel and terminal.

Hyatt Place
(0.6 mi / 1.0 km)  Located on the airport property. A free shuttle is available.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport East (1.4 mi)
Four Points by Sheraton (1.6 mi)
Courtyard by Marriott (1.7 mi)
Hampton Inn & Suites (1.7 mi)

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham (1.8 mi)
Aloft Austin Airport (1.8 mi)
Tru by Hilton (1.8 mi)
Cambria Hotel (1.8 mi)

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.

Admirals Club – Location: Airside, Barbara Jordan Terminal, near Gate 22. Hours: 4:00 AM – 7:15 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (day pass – USD 79) • Prepaid lounge passes (via American Airlines website/app) • Lounge membership programs (Admirals Club membership, Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® cardholders) • Access for American Airlines and oneworld premium cabin and elite status passengers.

Delta Sky Club – Location: Airside, Barbara Jordan Terminal, near Gate 1. Hours: 4:15 AM – 7:15 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs (Delta Sky Club membership, Delta Reserve Amex, Amex Platinum/Centurion) • Access for Delta and SkyTeam premium cabin and elite status passengers.

The Club at AUS – Location: Airside, Barbara Jordan Terminal, near Gate 13 (mezzanine level). Hours: 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes (quiet zone with recliners). Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (USD 50) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs • Access for some airline-contracted passengers.

United Club – Location: Airside, Barbara Jordan Terminal, near Gate 22. Hours: 4:15 AM – 7:15 PM daily. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (day pass – USD 59) • Prepaid lounge passes (via United website/app) • Lounge membership programs (United Club membership, United Explorer / Infinite cards) • Access for United and Star Alliance premium cabin and elite status passengers.

Food & Drinks

Food outlets operate on varied schedules, with some opening as early as 4:30 AM. There are no 24-hour dining options. Vending machines are available in the Baggage Claim area near Carousels 1 and 5. A reader reports: “At the food court there is a 24/7 convenience self pay store for food and drinks.”

Drinking Water
Free water bottle refill stations are available throughout the terminal.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage and lockers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

Charging stations and power outlets are available throughout the terminal.

Showers

A traveller reports that a shower may be available inside an accessible restroom near Gate 10.

WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Austin Airport for four hours through Boingo.  If you need more than four hours, choose the “AUS free Wi-Fi” option again.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Art & Culture
Art in the Airport – Works by local artists are displayed throughout the terminal. Austin’s well-known live music scene is also represented, with rotating performances by local musicians on select weekdays.
Live Music – Live music performances take place in various areas of the terminal, typically Monday through Friday during the afternoon.

Money
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs operated by Bank of America are available throughout the Barbara Jordan Terminal, both landside and airside. Fees may apply depending on your bank.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are not available, based on traveller reports.

Family Services
Baby Care Facilities – A private Mamava Lactation Suite is available for nursing or pumping. The room includes seating, a fold-down table, power outlets, and a locking door. Access is free for parents.

Communication & Information
Courtesy Phones – Courtesy phones for local calls are available in the Baggage Claim area.
Information Desk – Visitor Information Centers provide maps, directions, and general travel assistance. Ambassador Volunteers are also available to help with questions about services and amenities.
Postal Services – A mailbox and a FedEx drop box are available for sending mail and packages.

Relaxation & Activities
Massages – Massage services are not available.
Observation Deck – The airport’s Family Viewing Area offers an outdoor space to watch planes take off and land. It includes parking and picnic tables and is especially popular in the morning hours.
Shopping – A variety of retail shops and kiosks sell books, snacks, electronics, souvenirs, and travel essentials, primarily in the Barbara Jordan Terminal.

Airlines
Austin Airport is served by the following airlines: Aeroméxico • Air Canada • Alaska Airlines • American Airlines • British Airways • Copa Airlines • Delta Air Lines • Hawaiian Airlines • Jetblue Airways • JSX Airline • Lufthansa • Southwest Airlines • Spirit Airlines • Sun Country Airlines • United Airlines • Vacation Express • Virgin Atlantic • WestJet.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Bus No 20, operated by CapMetro, connects the airport to downtown. A trip lasts about 50 minutes. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Capmetro website.

Car Rentals

The following companies provide on-site car rentals: Advantage • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Fox • Hertz • National • Payless • Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttles

Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service. Hotel shuttles pick up on the Upper Level (Ticketing/Departures). Contact your hotel of choice for shuttle service availability and information.

See Airport Hotels above.

Rideshare

Pick-ups can be booked via the Lyft, Uber, Earth Ride, Wridz and Wingz rideshare apps. Prices to downtown range from $25 to $30.

Shared-Ride Shuttle

Carter Transportation and Airport Transportation provide door-to-door shared-ride or private-ride service between the airport and the Austin metropolitan area.

Taxi

At the time of this update, ATX Co-Op, Central City Taxi, Z-Trip, and Homeland Austin Taxi provide taxi services. Prices range from $20 to $30.

Last updated: 2026-06-15

This guide is for planning purposes only. Details, including rates and hours, may change without notice. Information comes from airports and service providers, their websites, and traveller submissions. We do not represent these providers. To share corrections or updates: write a review or update the airport guide.

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