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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Portland Jetport 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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PWM 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 Portland International Jetport.
What to Expect
Portland Jetport (code: PWM) consists of a small and homey terminal with 11 gates. A limited number of eateries and shops are on the airside, and a restaurant and newsstand are on the landside. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Portland Jetport
After security checkpoints close for the night, all passengers are restricted to the landside areas, and security must be re-cleared the next day when the checkpoints open. There are a few armrest-free benches near the baggage claim area and a quieter area in the reception area of the airport’s management office. If you intend to sleep in this airport, reviewers suggest bringing a travel mat and/or travel blanket, as well as earplugs/noise-cancelling headphones and eyeshade. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Portland Jetport 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.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours. Check-in counters typically open about two hours before the first departure, and most concessions close overnight.
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.
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, some hotels near Portland Jetport provide free airport shuttles.
- Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport – Located opposite the airport terminal entrance. Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Embassy Suites Portland – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Portland, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.
Drinking Water
Water bottle filling stations are available free of charge. Locations: Level 1 near exit – Level 2 across from Gate 8.
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Plan ahead if staying overnight.
- Landside: No landside food options were available at the time of this update. (Unverified – may change)
- Airside: Burger King (Gate 9) – Linda Bean’s Maine Lobster Cafe (Gate 10) – Shipyard Brewport (Gate 5) – Starbucks (Gate 7) – The Great American Bagel Bakery (Gate 4)
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Charging outlets and USB ports are available at tall worktables throughout the terminal. Some seating areas also have outlets, though availability and functionality may vary. (Traveller report, July 2023)
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available.
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
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- Art in the Airport – Art installations are displayed throughout the terminal. Locations: Concourse level near Gate 7 – Level 3 Skybridge.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available throughout the terminal. Fees may apply.
- Baby Care Facilities – A lactation room is available for breastfeeding. Location: Airside, concourse level near Gates 5 and 6.
- Baggage Carts – Smarte Carte baggage carts are available in the ticketing area and baggage claim. Rate: unknown.
- Children’s Play Areas – Playport is located airside between Gates 5 and 6.
- Currency Exchange – Old Port Foreign Exchange provides currency services. Location: Landside, ticketing area.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is not available. Retail options include CNBC Portland, Downeast Marketplace, and a Best Buy vending machine, all located airside.
- Information Desk – A staffed visitor information booth is located in the baggage claim area. Hours: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Airport ambassadors may also be available to assist.
Bus
Route #5 bus offers regular service between the Portland Jetport in downtown Portland, with connections available to Amtrak, South Portland Bus, other METRO buses and the ZOOM shuttle system. For route maps, schedules and fare information, visit the GP METRO website.
Car Rentals
Car rental services are available in a designated area of the airport parking garage, connected to the airport terminal by a covered walkway. On-site car rental agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Comfort Inn Airport • Courtyard Portland Airport • Days Inn Airport/Maine Mall • Fairfield Inn Portland/ Maine Mall • Hampton Inn Portland Airport • Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport • La Quinta Inn & Suites Portland. For airport pick-up, use the courtesy phone in the baggage claim area. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available outside of the baggage claim area during airport hours of operation. Taxis can be metered or have a flat rate applied, depending on the destination. For current posted rates, visit the PWM Airport website.
Last updated: 2026-03-23
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.