Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Burbank 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.
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BUR Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Hollywood Burbank Airport.
What to Expect
Hollywood Burbank Airport (code: BUR) consists of two interconnected domestic terminals, with Terminal A hosting nine departure gates and Terminal B, five departure gates. A dozen or so eateries and shops span both sides of security. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Burbank Airport
According to a review from one of our readers, travellers are not permitted to sleep in the terminal as the airport is closed from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM (January 2022). For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See the Airport Hotels section below.
Good to Know
The airport has a direct rail connection to downtown Los Angeles.
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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.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
There are hotels near Burbank Airport that provide free airport shuttles:
- Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport – For airport pick-up, use the courtesy phone in the Hotel Shuttles pick-up area. » Check Rates
- Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles Burbank Airport » Check Rates
- Ramada Burbank Airport » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Burbank Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
At the time of this update, pay-per-use lounges were not available. If this information is incorrect, click here to update this airport guide.
Drinking Water
Ryan R tells us “A water bottle filling station and drinking fountain are available between the restrooms and gate B4.” (February 2025)
Food & Drinks
The airport has 14 food and beverage locations throughout the terminals. These include Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar, Wolfgang Puck Kitchen Counter, Guy Burger Joint and Jones Coffee Roasters. At the time of this update, no 24-hour food or beverage concessions were open at this airport.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Ryan R tells us “In the B4/B5 area, there are limited wall outlets (one under the ATM sign, one near B5 podium), and six seats near B5 that have USB charging ports.” (February 2025)
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Burbank Airport. Connect to the “NBC4” network.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside • Airside • outside, at the end of the valet parking lot.
Baby Care Facilities – Two family washrooms at the terminals used to offer baby change facilities. We could not confirm this at the time of our October 2023 update. If you know whether they are still there, click here to update this guide.
Currency Exchange – Not available.
Duty-Free and Shopping – Duty-Free is not available in the terminals. You will find one Hudson News Gift Shop. Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Sun – Fri) • 10:00 AM – 8:PM (Sat).
Family Services – Mamava nursing pods/stations are in Terminal A (2nd Floor, Airside, near Gate A5) and Terminal B (Airside, near Gate B4). The station provides a private, comfortable place for nursing, including seating, a fold-‐down table and power supply for pumping, and space for luggage or a stroller.
Pet Relief Area – Travelling with a four-legged companion? There are two pet relief areas for pets to stretch their legs, drink water, and take potty breaks. Locations: outdoor, between Terminal A and B • Terminal A, Airside, opposite Gate A4.
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
BUR Airport is a stop on two Metro Bus lines and the City of Burbank BurbankBus. Buses are available on the ground level of the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (RITC), which can be accessed via the elevated moving walkway to/from the terminal. For route maps, schedules and fares, visit the Metro website.
On weekdays, BurbankBus connects the airport with downtown Burbank and Metro North Hollywood Station. Weekend and holiday service is available on-demand and provided by the airport via SuperShuttle. For route maps, schedules and fares, visit the BurbankBus website.
Car Rentals
The RITC (Regional Intermodal Transportation Center) offers car rental services. This separate facility houses the car rental agency service desks, rental vehicles and other modes of public transportation. The customer service area of the facility is accessible via an elevated moving walkway near Valet Parking in front of the airport terminal. On-site car rental agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Fox • Hertz • National • Payless • Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Coast Anabelle Hotel • Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles Burbank Airport • Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport • Quality Inn Burbank Airport • Ramada Burbank Airport.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Ride Sharing
Uber and Lyft operate throughout the US. A ride to Hollywood Boulevard will cost you about $27.
Taxis and Shared-Ride Shuttles
Taxis and shared-ride shuttles are readily available at the pedestrian islands in front of the airport terminal. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. Shared-ride shuttles are operated by Prime Time Shuttle, Roadrunner Shuttle and SuperShuttle.
Trains
Burbank Bob Hope Airport is accessible by rail service via Bob Hope Airport Train Station. Metrolink trains serve the train station on weekdays and daily service from Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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