Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Guernsey 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.
GCI Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down of what to expect during your time at Guernsey Airport.
What to Expect
Guernsey Airport (code: GCI) is a smaller and relatively modern airport, with flights primarily connecting the island to cities in Great Britain. The airport provides passengers with two good dining options which open early. However, none operate 24-hours, so plan accordingly. To help pass your time while at the airport, free WiFi is available!
Sleeping in Guernsey Airport
The airport closes at night, so sleeping in Guernsey Airport is not permitted. However, fellow travellers have reported that when the airport is open during the day, it is very sleep-friendly for a preflight nap! For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See our Airport Hotels section below or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 5:30AM – 9:00PM, with check-in open at 6:00AM.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Guernsey Airport:
- Le Chene Hotel – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- La Trelade Country House Hotel – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Guernsey Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at Guernsey Airport.
Drinking Water
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Food & Drinks
Bailiwick Bar and Kitchen is available both Landside and Airside.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Store your luggage at the GS4 left luggage facility for £3.00 per bag, per 24-hour period. Location: Departures level, landside, near Check-In.
Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Guernsey Airport. Internet kiosks are also available.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Main Hall, Landside.
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Location: Airside.
Conference Facilities – Available and seats 20-50 people, depending on chair configuration. The room includes a private lobby, a kitchen and private bathrooms. It also comes with projection equipment, DVD/Video, internet access points and flip charts. Catering also available on request.
Currency Exchange – Batif currency exchange operates from the information desk. Euros are available.
Disabled Services – Terminals include lifts to all floors, wheelchairs, handicap toilets, induction loops and numerous help buttons throughout. Additional assistance can be organized with your airline.
Duty Free & Shopping – Guernsey Duty Free is open from 6:00AM to last flight daily. A WHSmith is also available at the airport.
Family Services –Baby changing facilities are available in washrooms both landside and airside. Breastfeeding is welcome anywhere in the airport; however, should you wish to breastfeed in a more private setting speak to a staff member for assistance.
Information Desk – If you have any questions or require assistance, there is an information desk available in the main hall. Hours: 9:00AM – 6:00PM.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Bus
Guernsey Airport is served by CT Plus public bus system. Bus fare is £1.00 for a single-ride ticket, good on all CT Plus buses throughout the island. Marked bus stops are located throughout the town and bridge areas, and buses can be flagged down anywhere outside of those areas. For route maps, schedules and additional fare information, visit the Guernsey Buses website.
Car Rentals
Onsite car rental services are provided by Europcar and Value Rent-A-Car/Avis, located inside the passenger terminal.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available in the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.