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Helena Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Helena 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.

HLN Airport Overview

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

What to expect

Helena Airport (code: HLN) passenger services are provided in a tiny terminal with a restaurant, café and gift shop. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.

Sleeping in Helena Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. That said, the airport terminal closes after the last arrival or departure of the day, so overnight sleeping may not be possible. 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 Helena 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

Sleeping in Helena airport overnight is not possible.  There are a few hotels within a 5 minute drive of the airport that offer free airport shuttles.

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

airport loungeAirport Lounges

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

wifiAirport WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Helena Airport. The signal is strongest near the Sleeping Giant Business Center.

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 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: on the main level, in the baggage claim area.

Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available free of charge.

Business Center – The Sleeping Giant Business Center offers free WiFi and wired internet access in a work-friendly environment, and a TV lounge for relaxation before flying. Location: Across from Captain Jack’s, landside.

Currency Exchange – Not available.

Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free is not available.

Food & Drinks – There are no food concessions available.

Information Desk – If you have any questions, there is a Visitor Information Center.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Parking – Free short term parking is available.

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 4:00AM – 12:30AM, or after the last arrival/departure of the day.

airlinesAirlines

Helena airport is served by the following airlines:  Alaska Airlines • Delta Air Lines • United Airlines.

transportationAirport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

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

Hotel Shuttles

Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service:  Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel   •   Comfort Suites Helena   •   Residence Inn by Marriott Helena   •   Wingate by Wyndham Helena.

Some of these hotels can be reached via direct-dial courtesy phone, available at the courtesy boards in the east end of baggage claim.

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis are available in the taxi rank outside, in front of baggage claim of the airport terminal on a 24-hour basis. All taxis are metered and reservations are not required. Taxis can also be requested by direct-dial courtesy phone, available in the baggage claim area.

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.