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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Townsville 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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Very slim food options, all the chairs looks dirty and at least 50 years old. – a guest traveller
TSV 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 Townsville Airport.
What to Expect
The small terminal at Townsville Airport (code: TSV) handles domestic flights. Amenities are limited to three eateries, two shops, massage chairs, and free WiFi.
Sleeping in Townsville Airport
This airport closes nightly, after the day’s last flight, until 5:00 AM, so overnight stays are impossible. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
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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 from 4:30 AM until after the last flight. Overnight stays are not permitted.
Airport Sleeper Policy
The airport states on its website: “For security reasons, the Terminal is “locked down” between 11:00 PM and 4:30 AM and therefore passengers, and other persons, are not permitted to enter the Terminal during this time, nor sleep in the Terminal overnight. “
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. 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
There are no hotels within walking distance of the terminal. The nearest options are in Townsville, about a 10-15 minute drive away.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program (i.e. Qantas Club).
- Qantas Club –Location: Terminal 1, Airside. Hours: One hour before first Qantas flight until last Qantas departure. Showers: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Qantas Club members, Qantas Frequent Flyer Platinum One/Platinum/Gold, oneworld Sapphire/Emerald, Business/First Class on Qantas or oneworld flights, single-entry pass, complimentary invitation.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
There are no 24-hour food options. Available concessions include:
- Landside – Maggies’ Cafe; Castle Hill Cafe
- Airside – The Brewery
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
A charging bench is available airside near the Qantas Club Lounge.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Townsville Airport.
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.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available landside and airside. Fees may apply; check with your bank before travelling internationally.
- Baggage Trolleys – Available. A gold coin deposit is required and refunded upon return.
- Currency Exchange – Not available.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Aelia Duty Free and a Relay convenience store are available.
- Family Services – Baby care rooms are located near check-in, baggage claim, and the arrivals/departures area. Facilities include feeding cubicles, change tables, wash basins, nappy disposal units, and a baby bottle warmer.
Airport Shuttle
An airport shuttle is available every day of the week to pick up/drop off passengers to/from hotels or the Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Note, the shuttle must be booked in advance. Visit the airport shuttle website for more information.
Car Rentals
These car rental agencies operate onsite in the Arrivals area: Alamo/Enterprise/National • Avis • Budget • Europcar • Hertz • Redspot • Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttles
See Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available for hire at a taxi rank in the airport’s Arrivals area. Each trip to and from the airport is subject to a $3.50 fee on top of the regular fare.
Last updated: 2026-03-30
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.