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New York City LaGuardia Airport Guide

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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our New York City LaGuardia 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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LGA 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 New York City’s LaGuardia Airport.

What to Expect

New York LaGuardia Airport (Code: LGA) is large, with three terminals: A, B, C). In 2020, Terminal B unveiled a new wing featuring 11 Gates; seeing as it is brand new, it may be a good option for amenities. WiFi here is free and unlimited. You’ll find a fairly standard range of dining and shopping outlets, though none are open 24 hours. Willing to pay for some creature comforts? A few lounges here are open to economy-class travellers.

New York City LaGuardia Airport Guide
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Sleeping in LaGuardia Airport

For more detailed sleeping advice, recommended sleeping spots, and hotel options, see our dedicated Sleep Guide.
Guide to Sleeping in LaGuardia Airport

Sleeping at LaGuardia Airport is possible, but your experience can vary considerably depending on whether you remain airside or end up landside overnight. Terminal B offers the most promising conditions, with some couches and armrest-free seating, while landside sleepers may face hard floors, bright lights, overnight cleaning and cold temperatures. Security checkpoints close overnight, and traveller experiences with remaining airside have been mixed, so have a landside backup plan.

Several hotels are near the airport, offering free shuttle service for guests. See Airport Hotels in the guide below for more info.

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Airport Hours

LaGuardia Airport is open 24 hours landside across Terminals A, B, and C. Security checkpoints close overnight after the last departures, reopening for early-morning flights.

Approximate overnight security closures (subject to change):

  • Terminal A: 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM
  • Terminal B: 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM
  • Terminal C: 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM

Overnight access airside is generally not permitted once security closes.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones, but there are informal spots with padded benches scattered around the airside areas. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

LaGuardia Airport Hotels

Quick Facts
  • Nearest Hotel:  Within 10 minutes from the airport
  • Sleep Cabins & Pods: No
  • Day Rooms: No
  • Nearby Hotels with Free Shuttles: Yes

When the prospect of sleeping on the floor or in a chair is giving you nightmares, there are nearby hotels for those of you who are looking to sleep in comfort. While there are no hotels directly at LaGuardia Airport, many hotels are within a 10-minute drive and provide a free shuttle.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Location: Terminal B, Airside, Eastern Concourse, Level 3, near Gate 59. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Maple Leaf Club membership • Eligible Air Canada Business Class passengers • Eligible Aeroplan elite members • Star Alliance Gold members • Eligible Aeroplan premium credit cardholders. Air Canada confirms the lounge remains in Terminal B’s Eastern Concourse.

American Airlines Admirals Club – Location: Terminal B, Airside, Concourse A, near Gates 30–31. Hours: 4:30 AM – 9:30 PM daily. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door with proof of same-day eligible travel • Admirals Club membership • Eligible American Airlines and Oneworld premium cabin passengers • Eligible AAdvantage and Oneworld elite members. American currently confirms the location, hours and showers.

Capital One Landing – Location: Terminal B, Airside, pedestrian bridge leading to Gates 11–31. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door ($90 per visit, subject to availability) • Complimentary access for eligible Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business primary cardholders • Discounted access for eligible Capital One Venture and Spark Miles cardholders. The new lounge opened on February 18, 2026 and is accessible to any traveller with a same-day boarding pass, subject to capacity.

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club – Location: Terminal B, Airside, Level 4, near the pedestrian bridge to Gates 40–59. Hours: 4:30 AM – 9:30 PM daily. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes (relaxation and wellness areas). Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs (Priority Pass, restrictions apply) • Eligible Chase Sapphire Reserve, J.P. Morgan Reserve and Ritz-Carlton cardholders. Priority Pass members without qualifying Chase access can use one lounge visit entitlement at a U.S. Chase Sapphire Lounge per calendar year; subsequent visits are currently $75 per person.

The Centurion Lounge – Location: Terminal B, Airside, Level 4, near the entrance to the Eastern Concourse pedestrian bridge. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Sun–Fri); 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Sat). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Eligible American Express Card Members.

United Club – Location: Terminal B, Airside, Eastern Concourse, Level 3, near Gate 59. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Single-visit pass • United Club membership • Eligible United and Star Alliance premium cabin passengers • Eligible Star Alliance Gold members. LaGuardia Airport currently lists the lounge at Gate 59.

Airline Lounges (members only)

Delta Sky Club – Location: Terminal C, Airside, LGA Sky Way, Level 4, immediately left after exiting the security checkpoint. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Delta Sky Club membership (subject to current Delta access rules) • Eligible Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabin passengers • Eligible SkyTeam elite passengers • Select eligible American Express Card Members. There is now one consolidated Sky Club in Terminal C, rather than the two locations in your old copy.

Food & Drinks

Food outlets operate on limited and varying schedules. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Vending machines are available for snacks and drinks. If this has changed, click here to update the guide. Vending machines are available.

Drinking Water
Thirsty? Free drinking water is available from hydration stations located landside and airside throughout the terminals.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage services and lockers are not available, reportedly due to security restrictions. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

Free mobile charging stations are available both landside and airside throughout the terminals.

Showers

Showers are not publicly available and may only be found inside select airline lounges. Availability varies by lounge and access type. See Airport Lounges above.

WiFi / Internet

Free, unlimited WiFi is available. Connect to the “_Free LGA WiFi” network. No registration is required.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Baby Care Facilities – Need a quiet, private space to nurse or care for your baby? Mamava nursing pods are available across all terminals. These provide a clean, enclosed space for feeding and diaper changes.
Information Desk – Information Desks and Welcome Centers are available if you need directions, general assistance, or airport information. Coverage is best in Terminal B, with limited service in Terminal A.

Money

  • ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available, though access is limited. Fees may apply depending on your bank and card type.
  • Currency Exchange – Travelex operates a currency exchange location.

Pet Relief Area – Designated pet relief areas are available so animals can take a break before or after a flight.
Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available only in Terminal B. A small selection of retail shops and convenience stores is spread throughout the terminals, but overall shopping options are limited.
Smoking – Smoking is not permitted indoors. Designated smoking areas are located outside the terminal buildings only.
Spa & Salon Services – Looking to unwind before a flight? Spa services are available on a limited basis.

Airlines
New York City La Guardia Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Canada • American Airlines • American Shuttle • Delta Air Lines • Delta Shuttle • Frontier Airlines • JetBlue • Southwest Airlines • Spirit • United Airlines • WestJet.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Airport Shuttles

Go Airlink provides a ride-share airport shuttle between the airport and New York City. Service is available 24 hours per day. Head to the ground transportation desk and present the desk agent with your shuttle voucher. The agent will direct you to your scheduled shuttle. Your shuttle driver will know when your flight is expected to arrive.

Bus

These New York City bus lines serve LaGuardia Airport:

  • Q70 SBS LaGuardia Link – serves Queens (except Astoria, Elmhurst, Rego Park, Corona and Flushing), Manhattan (Midtown or South of 59 St) and Long Island. Direct, nonstop to 7, E, F, M, R subway lines at 74 St/Roosevelt Av & LIRR Woodside Station. Pick-up/Drop-off Terminal: B, C.  Fare: FREE of charge.
  • M60 SBS – serves Queens (Astoria), Bronx, Upper Manhattan (north of 59th Street), Westchester, Putnam or Dutchess Counties and Connecticut. Connects to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, D subway lines at 125 St and 1 subway line at 116 St and the Metro-North Railroad at Harlem 125 St.  Pick-up/Drop-off: Terminals A, B, C. Fare: $2.75 paid by ONMY or MetroCard or coins BEFORE boarding.
  • Q47 – serves Queens (Glendale, Jackson Heights). Connects to 7, E, F, M, R subway lines at 74 St/Roosevelt Av. Pick-up/Drop-off: Terminal A. Fare: $2.75 paid by ONMY, MetroCard or coins on the bus.
  • Q72 – serves Queens (Elmhurst, Rego Park). Connects to M, R subway lines at 63 Dr/Rego Park. Pick-up/Drop-off:  Terminals B, C.  Fare: $2.75 paid by ONMY, MetroCard or coins on the bus.
  • Q48 – serves Queens (Corona, Flushing). Connects to 7 subway line at 111 St/Roosevelt Av. Pick-up/Drop-off:  Terminals A, B, C.  Fare: $2.75 paid by ONMY, MetroCard or coins on the bus.

For schedules, fares and route information, visit the MTA website.

Car Rentals

Rental agencies provide frequent free shuttle bus service between the terminals and the car rental facility. Car rental companies at LaGuardia Airport include: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Payless • Sixt • Thrifty.

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Hotel Shuttles

Some area hotels provide airport shuttle service. Hotel shuttles pick up outside each terminal.

See Airport Hotels above.

Inter-Airport Transfers

ETS Air Shuttles provide service between JFK and LaGuardia or Newark Liberty Airport.

Inter-Terminal Transportation

LaGuardia’s free shuttle service transports passengers throughout the airport premises (terminals, parking lots, car rental facility and car service pick-up areas). The buses operate 24 hours and depart every 8-10 minutes (peak) or 15 minutes (non-peak).

Ride Apps

If you have booked a ride through a Ride App such as Uber or Lyft, here are the pick-up locations:

  • Terminal A – directly across the street from the terminal.
  • Terminal B – Terminal B parking garage, Level 2.
  • Terminal C – outside the Arrivals area, Ground Level on the inner lane

Effective November 2020, seatbelts are mandatory in taxis and shared-ride vehicles.

Shared Ride and Private Car Service

Shared ride vans and private cars and limousines can be booked upon arrival at the Port Authority Welcome Center, located at the arrivals level of each terminal. Self-service kiosks are available nearby for use when the Welcome Centers are closed.

Subway

There is no subway or train service to LaGuardia Airport. MTA buses can connect you to subways. See Bus section above.

Taxis

Taxis are available in front of all terminals. Ignore transportation offers from solicitors in the terminal as this is illegal, and they may be unlicensed and uninsured. To obtain ground transportation information, visit the Port Authority Welcome Center in the arrivals area of each terminal, where uniformed staff will assist you. Effective November 2020, seatbelts are mandatory in taxis and shared-ride vehicles.

Last updated: 2026-01-06

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.

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