Sleeping in Airports

Lehigh Valley Airport Guide

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

ABE Airport Overview

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

What to Expect

Lehigh Valley Airport (code: ABE) consists of a small single terminal recently renovated. Amenities include a few eateries and shops, pay-to-use massage chairs, free charging stations, and free WiFi. No food concessions stay open 24 hours, and no pay-to-use lounges exist.

Sleeping in Lehigh Valley Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer free shuttle service for guests. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, 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 website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Lehigh Valley 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 24 hours.

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

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Lehigh Valley Airport that provide free airport shuttles:

  • Days Hotel Allentown Airport / Lehigh Valley  » Check Rates
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Allentown Bethlehem/Lehigh Valley Airport   » Check Rates

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

Airport Lounges

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

Drinking Water

Bring your water bottle! A dump station is available pre-security, and a hydration station can be found just past the security checkpoint in the Wiley Departure Building and near the gates.

Food & Drinks

At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour food concessions. You will find: Lehigh Valley Cafe (Location: Landside) • PA Pub (Location: Wiley Departure Building) • Dunkin (Departure Building) • Smart Market (Departure Building).

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

Two charging stations are available. Each station is equipped with desks and chairs. Location: Wiley Departure Building.

Showers

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WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available throughout Lehigh Valley Airport. Connect to the “Airport_Public_Internet” network.

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: Main Terminal, Lower Level • 2nd Level in the Wiley Departure Building.

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

Family Services – The following facilities are available to assist families at the airport:

  • Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. A travel-inspired play area is available for the younger ones, and older children can take advantage of the tech bar where they can charge their mobile devices. Location: Wiley Departure Building.
  • Nursing Room – A Mamava lactation pod is available for mothers to breastfeed in privacy. Location: Wiley Departure Building.

Information Desk – It is not known if a dedicated Information Desk is available; however, Airport Ambassadors can be found throughout the airport. Look for volunteers in the blue shirts with “ABE” on them.

Massage Chairs – Relax in one of 4 massage chairs while you wait for your flight. Location: Level 1, Main Terminal • Wiley Departure Building.

Sensory Room – A “Sensory Room” – only the third airport in the world – for air travellers with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. The room has mondo flooring, low-frequency lighting, a mounted projector and other sensory equipment. Location: Wiley Departure Building.

Shopping – Pick up a magazine, snack, or last-minute travel item at Spirit of Lehigh News & Gifts.

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
Lehigh Valley Airport is served by the following airlines: Allegiant Airlines • American Airlines • Delta Air Lines • United Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Lehigh Valley Airport is connected to the local area via LANta Bus (Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority). To plan your route, visit the LANta website. Private bus companies offer services to Philadelphia, New York City, New York City metropolitan airports, Quakertown, Reading, Kutztown, and more.

Car Rental

The following car rental agencies offer service on-site: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Metered taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation 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.