Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Jersey 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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JER 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 Jersey Airport.
What to Expect
Jersey Airport (code: JER) has a small terminal that handles year-round and seasonal European routes. Facilities include two to-go eateries, a restaurant, a pub, and a few small shops operating according to the day’s scheduled flights. Free WiFi helps pass the time. For added comfort while you wait, economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge.
Sleeping in Jersey Airport
Spending the night here is impossible, as the airport closes nightly from 9:00 PM until 5:45 AM (summer) and 7:00 AM (winter). For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer a shuttle service. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
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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 terminal generally opens 5:45 AM. Closing time varies seasonally and typically aligns with the last scheduled departure:
- Summer: approximately 9:30 PM
- Winter: approximately 9:00 PM
The terminal closes overnight and sleeping inside is not permitted once the building shuts.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
While there are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet zones, or rest facilities, you may find a few places to sit and relax before departure:
- Observation Area – Located on the first floor (landside). Offers runway views and standard seating.
- TV Lounge – Located airside in the departures area. Seating with televisions; not designed for sleeping.
- Prayer Rooms – A small chapel is located on the ground floor of the airside departures lounge. This is a place for reflection rather than rest.
Seating throughout the terminal is standard airport seating and may include armrests, limiting the ability to lie down.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Jersey Airport:
- Hotel La Place – No airport shuttle » Check Rates
- La Haule Manor – No airport shuttle. A taxi costs approx. £10. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Jersey, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.
- Executive Lounge – Location: Airside, in the main departures hall near Gate 3. Hours: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Monday–Friday) • 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Saturday) • 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Sunday). Closed December 25. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
- No1 Lounge – coming soon (Summer 2025)
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
There are no 24-hour concessions available, but you will find options both landside and airside during airport operations.
- Landside: Café Ubé
- Airside: The Bar
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage storage is operated by Ports of Jersey Security. Location: Departures Terminal, opposite the coffee shop. Rates: £3 per item per 24-hour period. Items are stored securely; oversized items may be accepted depending on space.
Mobile Charging
Lockable charging boxes are reportedly available. Rates: £1.50 for 1 hour • £2 for 2 hours.
Standard wall outlets may also be available in seating areas.
Showers
Public showers are not available. If this has changed, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Jersey Airport. Connect to the “Sure WiFi Jersey Airport” network. Accept the terms; no personal info is required, and start surfing.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available free of charge in landside areas only.
Disabled Services – Passengers requiring special assistance should contact their airline at least 48 hours before travel. Facilities include accessible parking spaces, lifts, induction loops for passengers who are hard of hearing, accessible toilets, and designated assistance waiting areas.
Family Services
- Baby Care Facilities – Baby-changing rooms are available both landside (near Check-In) and airside (after security).
- Children’s Play Area – An aviation-themed play area is located landside in the Arrivals area.
Information Desk – The Customer Relations desk is located in the Departures area near Check-In and operates during flight hours, seven days a week. During the busy summer season, Welcome Hosts may also be available to assist passengers. White “Happy to Help” phones are positioned throughout the terminal for additional support.
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available both landside and airside. Be aware that machines may dispense either UK sterling or Jersey currency. International transaction fees may apply.
- Currency Exchange – Limited foreign currency exchange services are available through Customer Relations. Availability and exchange limits may apply, so it is advisable to confirm in advance if you require a specific currency.
Postal Services – A mailbox is available landside in Departures for posting letters and postcards during terminal opening hours.
Shopping – World Duty Free operates airside for departing passengers. Other shops include WHSmith, Jersey Pearl, and La Mare Wine Estate. Opening times generally follow flight schedules.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking Area – Smoking is not permitted inside the terminal. A designated smoking area is located outside the building.
Bus
Bus 15 runs between JER airport and Liberation Station in St. Helier via Red Houses and St. Aubin. The total trip time is 30 minutes. For route map, schedule and fare information, visit the Liberty Bus website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies have a desk in airport departures. • Avis • Europcar • Hertz. All cars must be pre-booked, as passengers will not be able to hire vehicles upon arrival.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available at the taxi rank in front of the Arrivals terminal. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. However, taxis can also be pre-booked and pick up passengers at a designated area behind the Arrivals car park. At the time of update, the one-way fare between the airport and St. Helier is £15.
Last updated: 2026-02-25
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.