Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Tulsa 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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A police officer saw me bunking down and asked if I needed anything and offered me a wakeup if I wanted. – PatrickATX
TUL 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 Tulsa International Airport.
What to Expect
Tulsa Airport (code: TUL) consists of a small, partially renovated terminal with two concourses (A and B) and a small variety of eateries and shops. When these services close at night, vending machines remain the only food and drink option, so plan accordingly. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Tulsa Airport
After security checkpoints close for the night, all passengers are restricted to the landside areas, and security must be re-clear the next day when the checkpoints open. There are reportedly oversized armchairs near the rental car area and a few armrest-free couches near the baggage claim. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
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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 terminal building is open 24 hours. However, security checkpoints and TSA screening are not — they generally open early in the morning based on flight schedules. If you’re stuck overnight, plan to sleep in the public (landside) area and re-clear security when checkpoints open.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas or rest zones exist. Tulsa Airport does offers Guest Services Areas in both Concourse A and Concourse B, which include:
- Quiet Rooms designed as calm spaces with dimmable lighting — intended for passengers who need a break from noise and crowds.
- Sensory Rooms with flexible seating (beanbags, ottomans) to help travellers with sensory sensitivities.
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 is a hotel near Tulsa Airport that provides a free airport shuttle:
- Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa Airport – Located just off the main access road, this hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Tulsa Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
There are no pay-per-use lounges.
Military Lounges
- Military and Veteran’s Lounge – Location: Concourse A, near Gate A1.
Food & Drinks
There are no 24-hour restaurants within the terminal. Most food and drink options close in the evening, leaving vending machines in waiting areas as the only overnight option. Vending machines are on each concourse near exits and other common areas.
Drinking Water
Water bottle refill stations/fountains are reported to exist in the secure side of the terminal near both Concourse A and B departures.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
There are no luggage storage or lockers available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
Charging outlets can be found near seating areas and some gate seating throughout the terminal.
Showers
There are no public shower facilities available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Tulsa 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
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available landside and airside. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits before travelling.
Baby Care Facilities – A lactation room is located just before the security checkpoint. Family restrooms are also available in each concourse.
Baggage Carts – Baggage carts are available for a fee.
Business Center – Business centers are available in both concourses.
Chapel – An interfaith chapel is located landside near Concourse B baggage claim and is open 24 hours.
Children’s Play Area – Children’s play areas are available landside in both concourses.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are not available.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Shopping options are limited and mainly include souvenir and news-style shops. Duty-free shopping is not available.
Information Desk – Airport Ambassadors staff information desks near the security checkpoint and in each baggage claim area. Hours are limited to daytime and evening.
Massage Chairs – Massage chairs are available in various landside and airside areas. Rates are unknown.
Shoeshine – Shoeshine services are available near the gates in both concourses.
Smoking – Smoking is not permitted inside the terminal. Designated smoking areas are located outside.
Buses and Shuttles
TUL airport is well connected to the bus system. Whether you need a short ride to the city, an on-demand bus transfer or a shuttle to Oklahoma State University, there is probably a bus for you. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Tulsa Airport website.
Car Rentals
On-site car rental agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Payless • Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we found only one hotel that provided airport shuttle service: Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa Airport.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Ride Sharing
Uber and Lyft are available for airport pick-up.
Taxis
Taxis are available curbside, outside of the baggage claim area. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. The following estimated fares were current at the time of this update: downtown Tulsa $20 • University of Tulsa $16 • American Airlines $13 • Tulsa Bus Plant $12 • Southern Hills Marriott $33. Prices are based on one passenger with a single piece of luggage.
Last updated: 2026-01-29
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