Air travel throughout Asia often includes long layovers, unexpected delays, or early morning flights, making the ability to sleep in an airport a valuable asset for weary travellers. While a few airports offer sleep-friendly comforts such as rest zones, lounges with nap rooms, and even transit hotels, airport sleepers must often rely on their survival skills to navigate the challenges of sleeping in uncomfortable chairs or on the floor. Among Asia’s bustling hubs and transit points, these 10 airports received the most airport sleeper feedback in 2024:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
“The movie theatre provides a dark place to stretch out and sleep. Wish they had theatres in each terminal.” – a traveller
Kicking off the list, Singapore Changi Airport is renowned not only for its world-class amenities but also for its sleep-friendly environment. The airport offers designated rest zones with armrest-free seating in all four terminals. While 24-hour food options are available, travellers suggest they are expensive. If you prefer to sleep in comfort and privacy, there are sleep cabins, hourly nap rooms and three transit hotels. Unfortunately, the comfort doesn’t extend to the landside area of the terminals. Travellers complain that the landside seats are not conducive to sleeping, as they are narrow, small and hard.
Facilities/Amenities: Transit Hotel • Sleep Pods or Cabins • Hotels connected to the Terminal (landside) • Pay-per-use lounges • Rest & Relaxation Zones • 24-hour food options • Luggage Storage • Mobile Charging • Showers • Free WiFi
Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN)
“Soft benches without armrests, calm atmosphere.” – a traveller
If you’re hoping to catch some Zs at Incheon Airport, travellers suggest coming prepared for chilly temperatures. Several dedicated Nap Zones are designed to offer a calmer retreat from the hustle and bustle of the terminal, but can often get noisy and crowded. Alternatively, there are areas with armrest-free seating, so you may be able to sleep at an empty gate. Stock up on food before you settle in for the night, as limited options are available overnight. Transit hotels are located in both terminals, and a capsule hotel is available on the landside.
Facilities/Amenities: Transit Hotel • Sleep Pods or Cabins • Hotels connected to the Terminal (landside) • Pay-per-use lounges • Rest & Relaxation Zones • 24-hour food options • Luggage Storage • Mobile Charging • Showers • Free WiFi
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
“Departure areas are cleared out by 11pm so you have to make do with the area near the visitor service center at 1F.” – a traveller
Sleeping at Tokyo Narita Airport can be manageable, as travellers say the airport has armrest-free seating and designated rest zones, offering safe and quiet resting spaces with comfy temperatures. For overnight stays, airport sleepers suggest sticking to the first floor near the visitor service center since departure areas clear out by 11:00 p.m. Prefer more comfort and some privacy? There are day rooms in the transit areas of Terminal 1 and 2 and a capsule hotel on the landside.
Facilities/Amenities: Transit Hotel • Hotels connected to the Terminal (landside) • Pay-per-use lounges • Rest & Relaxation Zones • 24-hour food options • Luggage Storage • Mobile Charging • Showers • Free WiFi
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
“Looking for quiet place to sleep for a while? Head up to the 7th floor (if you can find the elevator). A semi -private sleep area with benches. Very few people there. Safe and secluded (a bit of a secret.)” – a traveller
Need to sleep at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? Travellers say finding the right spot may take some work, but comfort is possible. The airport is reportedly quite busy, even at night, with frequent announcements and occasional renovation noise, so earplugs are essential. Sleep cabins and a transit hotel are available.
Facilities/Amenities: Transit Hotel • Sleep Cabins • Pay-per-use lounges • Rest & Relaxation Zones • 24-hour food options • Luggage Storage • Mobile Charging • Showers • Free WiFi.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
“Some daybed like seating available but not always easy to find. Seats are cushioned well. Relatively little noise at night. Plaza Premium lounge is there too.”
Travellers give Hong Kong International Airport mixed reviews for sleeping. While some appreciated the armrest-free seating and “daybeds,” most travellers noted comfortable seating was unavailable or hard to find. Many people ended up sleeping on the floor. Safety, decent temperatures, and 24/7 food options were a few other notable positives. For those seeking more comfort, the airport offers the convenience of an on-site hotel or sleeping rooms within select lounges.
Facilities/Amenities: Transit Hotel • Sleep Pods or Cabins • Hotels connected to the Terminal (landside) • Pay-per-use lounges • Rest & Relaxation Zones • 24-hour food options • Luggage Storage • Mobile Charging • Showers • Free WiFi
Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
“Beautiful airport. Excellent areas to sit, relax, lie on couches. No 24 hours food outlets. Library area. Good seating there. Internet and recharging terminals.” – a traveller
Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport received mixed reviews for sleeping. While some armrest-free seating and reclining chairs exist, finding these spots is challenging. You’ll fare better in Terminal 1, where there is a “free 24-hour VIP lounge” with amenities like complimentary showers and sockets. Pack a blanket, though, as some travellers say it’s cold. Comfort for sleeping can be hit or miss, and some travellers suggest the floor as an option when seats are unavailable. Come prepared!
Facilities/Amenities: Transit Hotel • Sleep Pods or Cabins • Hotels connected to the Terminal (landside) • Pay-per-use lounges • Rest & Relaxation Zones • 24-hour food options • Luggage Storage • Mobile Charging • Showers • Free WiFi
New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
“I like Delhi Airport and enjoy my time there. The reviews comparing it to Delhi ISBT are crazy, it is a world apart. I would not be afraid to be there in the middle of the night. Disclaimer: I have never been to T1 so can’t comment on that.” – a traveller
Sleeping at New Delhi Airport is manageable but has its challenges. Terminal 3 offers designated rest zones and some armrest-free seating, though these can be hard to find. The airport is generally safe with comfortable temperatures, but it’s often noisy due to continuous flight activity, particularly in the domestic zone. A transit hotel and lounges with day rooms are available on the airside.
Facilities/Amenities: Transit Hotel • Sleep Cabins • Pay-per-use lounges • Rest & Relaxation Zones • 24-hour food options • Luggage Storage • Mobile Charging • Showers • Free WiFi
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
“We got a tip about a secluded area at the terminal. Fell asleep instantly. Decent benches (soft).” – a traveller
Several airport sleepers described Beijing Capital Airport as a “ghost town” at night. The airport offers padded armrest-free seating and benches where you can catch some zs, and the terminal is said to be quiet with little disturbance from staff or other travellers. That said, temperatures are reportedly cold, so be sure you have a blanket! There are 24-hour food and drink options, though choices may be limited. An “hourly hotel” and sleep pods are available.
Facilities/Amenities: Transit Hotel • Sleep Pods or Cabins • Hotels connected to the Terminal (landside) • Pay-per-use lounges • Rest & Relaxation Zones • 24-hour food options • Luggage Storage • Mobile Charging • Showers • Free WiFi
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
“The floor looks like a stone, so it’s not suitable to lie down directly. Recommend the bench. (Series of chairs) Well cushioned and comfy!” – a traveller
Airport sleepers at Tokyo Haneda Airport, particularly in Terminal 3, appreciated the armrest-free seating and benches. While some spots were suitable for a short nap, the bright lights and noise—mostly from public service announcements and cleaning staff—disrupted the sleep of many travellers seeking a longer rest.
Facilities/Amenities: Transit Hotel • Sleep Pods or Cabins • Hotels connected to the Terminal (landside) • Pay-per-use lounges • Rest & Relaxation Zones • 24-hour food options • Luggage Storage • Mobile Charging • Showers • Free WiFi
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
“You will find a comfortable rest area (with soft, clean carpet, where you can sleep quite well)” – a traveller
Planning to sleep at Kuala Lumpur International Airport? There are two terminals with different conditions. Although there are several rest zones and some seating without armrests in KLIA1, some survey respondents reported difficulty locating them, resulting in having to sleep on the floor. In KLIA2, you’ll want to avoid sleeping near food courts as security may move you. And if you must sleep on the floor, target less populated, quieter areas to avoid security staff. Transit hotels are available in both terminals.
Facilities/Amenities: Transit Hotel • Sleep Pods & Cabins • Hotels connected to the Terminal (landside) • Pay-per-use lounges • Rest & Relaxation Zones • 24-hour food options • Luggage Storage • Mobile Charging • Showers • Free WiFi
Results are based on traveller reviews, survey responses and sleep-friendly amenities available at each airport. To participate in our 2025 survey, click here.
