Sleeping in Airports

Melilla Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Melilla 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.

MLN Airport Overview

melilla airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Melilla Airport.

What to Expect

Melilla Airport (code: MLN) has a small terminal that connects to a few destinations across Spain. Facilities are basic, with two snack bars, a small shopping area, and vending machines. Free WiFi helps pass the time.

Sleeping in Melilla Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews, but the airport seems to close at night.  Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night.  For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Melilla Airport Guide.

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 hotelsAirport Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport, but it is just a 10-minute drive to Melilla city center where you can find several hotels.  Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Melilla Airport, search deals and read traveller reviews.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

At the time of this update, there are no airport lounges that economy class travellers can pay to use.

wifiAirport WiFi/Internet

Free unlimited WiFi is available at Melilla Airport. Connect to the “ Airport Free Wifi AENA” network.

airport infoMore Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there is a lactation room equipped with baby changers, rocking chairs, a microwave and small children’s play area. Location: Ground Floor, Departure Hall.

Currency Exchange – Not available

Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free shopping is not available. There is a “shopping area” which sells newspapers/magazines, clothing, spices, leather goods and more. Location: Landside. Hours: 7:30AM – 6:00PM (winter) and 7:30AM – 7:00PM (summer).

Food & Drinks – 2 options are available:

  • Cafetería del aeropuerto – Location: Ground floor, Main Hall, Landside. Open 7:30AM – 6:30PM (winter) and 7:30AM – 8:30PM (summer).
  • Modi’s Cafe – Location: Ground floor, Airside. Open 7:30AM – 6:45PM (winter) and 7:30AM – 8:45PM (summer).
  • Vending machines are located in the departures area.

Information Desk – If you have any questions, visit the airport information office for assistance. Location: Ground floor, Arrivals Hall.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Luggage Trolleys – Available free of charge.

Medical Services – Not available.

Mobile Charging – Power outlets are available throughout the terminal for charging your mobile devices.

Police – Location: Ground floor, Boarding Zone.

Post Office – Drop off your last minute postcards to friends and family from airport’s mailbox. Location: Ground floor, airside.

Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Showers – Not available.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport is open 5:30AM – 6:30PM during the summer season (April – October) and 7:00AM – 5:30PM during the winter (November – March).

airlinesAirlines

Melilla airport is served by the following airlines: Air Nostrum.

transportationAirport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

OK Rent a Car offers car rental services onsite during airport hours of operation. Location: Ground floor of the terminal.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

Metered taxis are readily available outside of the terminal during airport hours of operation.

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.