Sleeping in Airports

Portland Jetport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Portland Jetport 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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PWM 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 Portland International Jetport.

What to Expect

portland jetport airport guidePortland Jetport (code: PWM) consists of a small and homey terminal with 11 gates.  There are a limited number of eateries and shops on the airside, and a restaurant and newsstand on the landside. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.

Sleeping in Portland Jetport

After security checkpoints close for the night, all passengers are restricted to the landside areas, and must re-clear security the next day when the checkpoints open. There are a few armrest-free benches near the baggage claim area, and a quieter area in the reception area of the airport’s management office. If you intend to sleep in this airport, reviewers suggest bringing a travel mat and/or travel blanket, as well as earplugs/noise-cancelling headphones and eyeshade. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

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 web site for current information.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Portland Jetport 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 the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Portland Jetport that provide free airport shuttles.

  • Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport –  Located opposite the airport terminal entrance.  Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
  • Embassy Suites Portland – Free airport shuttle is available.  » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Portland, search deals and read traveller reviews.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

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

wifiAirport WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Portland Jetport.

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

Art in the Airport – Check out the airport’s art installations while waiting for your flight!. Locations: Concourse Level, near Gate 7 • Level 3, Skybridge.

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, Baggage Claim and Ticketing Area • Airside, Gate 6.

Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there is a lactation room for breastfeeding. Location: Airside, Concourse level, near Gate 5 and 6.

Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts (Smarte Carte) are available carubside (ticketing area) and in the baggage claim area. Rate: unknown.

Children’s Play Areas – Playport is located airside, between Gates 5 and 6.

Currency Exchange – Old Port Foreign Exchange offers services. Location: Landside, Ticketing Counters.

Drinking Water – Thirsty? Water bottle filling stations are available free of charge. Locations: Level 1, near exit • Level 2, Across Gate 8.

Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free shopping is not available. The airport offers a CNBC Portland store, a Downeast Marketplace and a Best Buy Vending machine, all of which are airside.

Food & Drinks – At the time of this update, no 24-hour dining options were available. Here is a current list of restaurants in the airport:
» Landside: at the time of this update, there appears to be no landside food options.
» Airside: Burger King (Gate 9) • Linda Bean’s Maine Lobster Cafe (Gate 10) • Shipyard Brewport (Gate 5) • Starbucks (Gate 7) • The Great American Bagel Bakery (Gate 4).

Information Desk – A manned Visitor Information Booth is available in the baggage claim area. Hours: 12:00PM – 12:00AM. You will also find airport ambassadors throughout the airport providing assistance.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Mobile Charging – A reader tells us “there are charging outlets and USB ports on tall tabletops throughout the terminal. There are also outlets between most chairs but they don’t seem to work.” (July 2023)

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.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours. Keep in mind that the check-in counters only open 2 hours before the first flight and all concessions close at night.

airlinesAirlines

Portland Jetport airport is served by the following airlines: American Airlines • Delta Air Lines • Elite Airways • Frontier • JetBlue • Southwest Airlines • Sun Country • United Airlines.

transportationAirport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

The Route #5 bus offers regular service between the Portland Jetport in downtown Portland, with connections available to Amtrak, South Portland Bus, other METRO buses and the ZOOM shuttle system. For route maps, schedules and fare information, visit the GP METRO website.

Car Rentals

Car rental services are available in a designated area of the airport parking garage, connected to the airport terminal by a covered walkway. Onsite car rental agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National.

Hotel Shuttles

Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Comfort Inn Airport   •   Courtyard Portland Airport  •   Days Inn Airport/Maine Mall  •   Fairfield Inn Portland/ Maine Mall  •   Hampton Inn Portland Airport  •   Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport  •    La Quinta Inn & Suites Portland. For airport pick-up, use the courtesy phone in the baggage claim area. See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis are available outside of the baggage claim area during airport hours of operation. Depending on destinations, taxis can be metered or a flat rate applies. For current posted rates, visit the PWM Airport website.

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.