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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 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 website 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 Hours

The airport is open from 4:00 AM to 12:30 AM or after the last arrival/departure of the day.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

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

Airport Hotels

Sleeping in Helena Airport overnight is not possible.  A few hotels within a five-minute drive of the airport 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 Lounges

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

Drinking Water

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Food & Drinks

There are no food concessions available.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

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WiFi / Internet

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

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

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: 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, as well as 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.

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

Parking – Free short-term parking is 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.

Airlines
Helena Airport is served by the following airlines:  Alaska Airlines • Delta Air Lines • United Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

Onsite car rental agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Hertz • National.

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 at the east end of baggage claim.

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis are available at the taxi rank outside, in front of the baggage claim at 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 in the baggage claim area.

Last updated: 2024-08-26

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.