Sleeping in Airports

Sleeping in Düsseldorf Airport

sleeping in düsseldorf airport

If you’re dealing with a long layover or an early morning flight departure at Düsseldorf airport, you might be wondering if it is possible to sleep in the airport. Our guide to sleeping in Düsseldorf airport provides essential information for seasoned airport sleepers and newbies to help travellers arrive prepared for the experience.

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Sleeping in Düsseldorf Airport Overnight

The Düsseldorf Airport technically stays open 24 hours, but the airside areas close for the night, around 10:00 PM, when security checkpoints shut down. Unfortunately, if you’re already airside, you’ll have to relocate to the landside areas and re-enter security when it opens around 4:00 AM.

Locations & Seating

The good news about spending the night on the landside is that travellers agree it is the more comfortable, with more sofas and benches, especially in the cafes and restaurants. It seems you can move some chairs around for makeshift beds. When airside and milling about the gate areas, you’ll find a mix of seats with and without armrests.

One good sleep spot that travellers have reported on the landside is the benches that line the retail concourse, which runs behind and parallel to the main concourse.

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Rest Zones

At the time of this update, there are no designated rest zones within the airport.

Hotels

Düsseldorf airport hotelsIf you prefer to shell out for some privacy and comfort, two hotels are at the airport, though you must leave the airside areas to reach them. The Maritim Hotel is connected to Terminal C by a pedestrian bridge, and day rooms are available. The Sheraton is on airport premises, located on the roof of the P3 Car Park, just a couple minutes’ walk from arrivals; day rooms are available between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Off-site, here are a few hotels:

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Lounges

Düsseldorf airport loungesDüsseldorf Airport has a few lounges, but none have designated sleep rooms or rest areas. If you only want to relax in a comfortable seat for a few hours before your flight, check out this list of lounges in our Düsseldorf Airport Guide that you can pay to access.

More Airport Services & Facilities

For information about drinking water, 24-hour food & drink options, luggage storage, showers, mobile charging and WiFi, visit our Dusseldorf Airport Guide.

Airport Conditions

If you plan to spend the night at the airport, here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Temperature – At the time of this update, we have not received reports from travellers about terminal temperature. Still, you can expect the airport to cool down at night as the air conditioning continues to run and fewer people are inside. Arrive prepared with a blanket or even a sleeping bag. A hoodie provides extra warmth if the terminal gets even colder.
  • Lighting – The landside areas stay well-lit during the night, which may make it harder to sleep.   Come prepared with eyeshades or something else to cover your eyes, such as a shirt or towel.
  • Noise – Daytime sleepers can expect to hear frequent announcements and regular buzz from fellow travellers. No overnight flights mean the airport quiets down significantly, with little overhead announcements or music. The only real noise may come from the cleaning crews, but they tend to pass by pretty quickly. As a precaution, you should come prepared with earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones.

Food & Drink

When you get the midnight munchies or give up on sleep and need a coffee to stay awake, 24-hour food concessions are available. Check out these vendors: b2b on the airside and McDonald’s/McCafe in the landside areas.

Showers

Freshen up (and loosen those stiff muscles) with a shower before your flight. Shower facilities are available in the pay-to-use Hugo Junkers Lounge in International Terminal B. See our Düsseldorf Airport Guide for details.

Security & Safety

Airport staff are generally quite tolerant of airport sleepers, especially overnight, as long as you’re in the public landside areas.

Many travellers reported feeling safe at Düsseldorf Airport. One reviewer noted some shady characters and homeless folks milling about in the Baggage Claim area and saw travellers one floor up at the check-in areas.

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.

Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.

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