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Sarasota–Bradenton Airport Guide

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

SRQ 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 Sarasota – Bradenton Airport.

What to Expect

Sarasota – Bradenton Airport (code: SRQ) consists of a single terminal serving domestic and international destinations. Amenities include a landside restaurant, a few casual eateries, and three shops, but none are open 24 hours. Free WiFi and scattered massage chairs help pass the time. There are no pay-to-use lounges.

Sleeping in Sarasota Airport

The airport is open 24 hours. If you want to sleep here overnight, note that security requires a valid ID plus your boarding pass or proof of flight for the next day. We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, area hotels offer free shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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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 airport is open 24 hours. A valid photo ID and plane ticket or proof of flight are required if you must spend the night in the airport.

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, there are several hotels within a short drive of Sarasota Bradenton Airport. Many offer airport shuttle service. Check with your hotel for schedules and pick-up instructions.

Airport Lounges

There are no pay-per-use lounges in the airport.

Drinking Water

A reader tells us that filtered water refill stations are available airside near washrooms and Starbucks. (June 2024)

Food & Drinks

Food concessions operate on varying schedules. There are no 24-hour dining options. Food options include:

  • Landside: Dewar’s Clubhouse • Dewars To Go • Dunkin’ Donuts • Freshens
  • Airside: Beach Market Cafe • Dunkin Express • Gulf Breeze Cafe • Jimmy John’s • Kona Bar • Starbucks

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

Charging stations are available landside near the Information desk and airside near Gates B3, B4, B7, and B10.

Showers

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WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available. Connect to the “SRQWIFI” network.

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

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

Aquarium – A 6,000-gallon saltwater aquarium is located on the 2nd floor.
Art in the Airport – Rotating exhibits featuring local student artists are displayed throughout the terminal.
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply. Locations: Landside, 2nd floor before security • Landside, Ground floor, west side of baggage claim.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby care rooms for diaper changing are available in both landside and airside areas.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is not available. There are two shops landside and one shop airside.
Information Desk – Information desks are located on the ground floor (landside) and on the 2nd floor (both landside and airside).
Luggage Carts – SmarteCarte luggage carts are available. Fee: $4, with a rebate upon return. Credit cards and $1 and $5 bills accepted.
Massage Chairs – Self-service massage chairs are available on the concourse, on the 2nd level of the main terminal, and on the west side of baggage claim.
Pet Relief Areas – An indoor pet relief area is located airside near Gate B2. Additional outdoor areas are available at the east and west ends of the terminal.
Postal Services -A post office is available landside next to the check-in desks.

Airlines
Sarasota-Bradenton Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Canada • Allegiant Airlines • American Airlines • Avelo • Breeze • Delta Air Lines • Frontier • JetBlue • Southwest • Sun Country • United Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

SRQ Airport is linked by public bus to Sarasota County (via SCAT) and Manatee County (via MCAT), with twelve daily connections. Bus schedules are available inside the airport (at the exit of the Ground Transportation area and in baggage claim) as well as at the bus shelter outside.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies offer service on-site in the baggage claim area: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Payless • Thrifty.

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Hotel Shuttles

Some area hotels offer airport shuttle service. Hotels can be contacted via a courtesy phone line at the Reservation Center in the baggage claim area.

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Metered taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area near the west end of the airport terminal.

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.

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