Sleeping in Airports

Bangor Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Bangor 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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BGR Airport Overview

bangor airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Bangor International Airport.

What to Expect

Bangor Airport (code: BGR) is a small two-terminal (Domestic and International) airport with a few shops and a restaurant and cafe in the domestic terminal. However, they are known to close early in the evening. Inclement weather can lead to flight delays and/or cancellations. Free WiFi and mobile charging stations are available in the Domestic Terminal. There are no private lounges at this airport.

Sleeping in Bangor Airport

While the airport officially closes at 1:00 AM, airport staff are described as friendly and accommodating to overnight sleepers. There is reportedly a lack of armrest-free seating, so most travellers sleep on the floor. Reviewers report that loud overhead announcements and CNN-broadcasting TVs continue throughout the night. With these factors in mind, consider bringing a sleeping bag, travel mat, eyeshade, and earplugs/noise-cancelling earphones. For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is connected to the airport via a walkway, and others are within a quick shuttle ride away. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.

Good to Know

As all services close down after the last flight rolls in, travellers may want to take advantage of the within-walking-distance shops, fast food restaurants and a grocery store.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, scroll down to explore our Bangor 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.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

If sleeping in Bangor Airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel connected to the terminal:

  • Bangor Aviator Hotel – Connected to the airport by enclosed skywalk. Day rooms are offered based on availability. » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Bangor Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

There are no pay-per-use lounges.

wifiAirport WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Bangor Airport. Connect in the main terminal area.

airport infoMore Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Domestic Terminal, Landside, 2nd Floor, next to the restaurants.

Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available. Location: Domestic Terminal. 1st Floor.

Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to one of the children’s play areas. Locations: Domestic Terminal, Airside, 2nd Floor Gate 1 • Domestic Terminal, Airside, 2nd Floor Gate 6.

Currency Exchange – Not available.

Duty-Free & Shopping – The airport has a newsstand (Bangor News & Gifts) and a clothing and sundries shop (The Grasshopper Shop), both located on the 2nd Floor, landside.

Family Services – Family washrooms and a nursing room are in the Domestic Terminal, 1st Floor.

Food & Drinks – The airport has limited food options. Dining options include:

  • Landside: Refueler Pub & Grill  (Domestic Terminal, 2nd Floor) • The Highlands Cafe (Domestic Terminal, 2nd Floor)
  • Airside: A small cafe (Domestic Terminal, 2nd Floor)

Information Desk – Not available.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Mobile Charging –  Mobile charging stations can be found on the airside, near Gates 1 and 6.

Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Showers – Not available.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Smoking – Smoking is prohibited anywhere inside the terminal.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport opens at 3:00AM and closes after the last scheduled flight departure, which is usually around 1:00AM.

airlinesAirlines

Bangor airport is served by the following airlines: Allegiant Airlines • American Airlines • Delta Air Lines • United Airlines.

transportationAirport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Several private companies serve Bangor Airport, offering transportation throughout the region. For a list of bus companies and the areas they serve, visit the Bangor International Airport website.

Car Rentals

Onsite car rental agencies include Avis • Budget • Hertz • National/Alamo. Visit our travel partner at Tripadvisor to search for car rental deals.

Hotel Shuttles

Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service:  Bangor Motor Inn   •   Hampton Inn Bangor   •    Holiday Inn Bangor – Odlin Road.

See also Airport Hotels above.

Ride sharing

Uber is operating throughout Bangor. A ride from the airport to the city center will cost about $9.00.

Taxi

Taxis are available in the ground transportation area during airport hours of operation. All taxis are metered and reservations are not required.

Last updated: 2024-01-31

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.