Sleeping in Airports

Monrovia Airport Guide

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

The bathrooms are pretty scary and there were enough (human) pests around to make somebody want to chase themselves. – Lee

ROB Airport Overview

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

What to Expect

The small terminal at Monrovia Airport (code: ROB), which opened in late 2017, primarily handles a few African routes. Reviews of the old terminal describe outdated facilities, dirty bathrooms, and airport staff seeking handouts or bribes, some of which may have improved with the new terminal. Facilities are basic, with two eateries and a few shops, including duty-free. WiFi is available in the airport lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.

Sleeping in Monrovia Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews, but this airport seems to close overnight.  Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night.   For uninterrupted sleep, area hotels offer shuttle service. 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.  For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Monrovia 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 Hours

While it appears that this airport closes most nights, as of this update, we could not confirm airport hours of operation. We recommend reading a few reviews before deciding to sleep in the airport overnight. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Monastir Airport:

  • Farmington Hotel – Free airport shuttle.  » Check Rates
  • Royal Ambassador Hotel – No airport shuttle.  » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Monrovia, search for deals, and read traveller reviews.

Airport Lounges

  • RIA Lounge – Location: Airside, in the boarding area. Lounge Access: First and Business Class passengers only. It does not seem possible for economy class passengers to be able to pay to enter. If this is incorrect, 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.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

Two restaurants are available. Landside offers Wings Bar & Restaurant, and Airside offers Golden Bar & Restaurant.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi/Internet

Internet access can be purchased for less than USD 1. You can buy a SIM card or a 3G USB stick to insert into your mobile device or computer to use the airport’s internet.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available at the airport. 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: Main Hall and Arrivals Area.

Currency Exchange – The GT Bank within the airport offers banking services, including currency exchange.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free shopping is available. The airport offers a few other shops selling everything from newspapers to perfume to tobacco products.

Information Desk – If you have any questions, there is an information desk that can provide assistance. Location: Available in the Main Hall.

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

Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Monrovia and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, there are a few travel agencies with offices at the airport that can probably be of assistance.

Airlines
Monrovia Airport is served by the following airlines: Air France • Arik Air • ASKY • Brussels Airlines • Kenya Airways • KLM • Royal Air Maroc.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

The airport has several car rental companies on-site (details are unknown). If you book your rental online with a company that does not have a counter on-site, arrangements can be made for an airport pick-up.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis meet all scheduled arrival flights. Look for the yellow cars. Taxis are not metered. Negotiate the price before you enter the taxi. At the time of this update, a ride between the airport and downtown costs $10 – $20 USD.

Last updated: 2024-08-26

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.