Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Newark 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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The seats aren’t that comfortable, but a staff member came around handing out blankets and pillows to anyone who wanted them. -a traveller
EWR 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 Newark Liberty International Airport.
What to Expect
Newark Airport (code: EWR) is spread over three large terminals (A, B, and C). The free AirTrain Newark connects all terminals, operating every 3 minutes during peak hours (typically 5 AM to midnight) and every 15 minutes overnight. Once inside your terminal, anticipate lots of walking to reach your gate and other facilities. Terminal A was modernized in 2023, improving passenger experience.
Travellers often report on long, slow security lines, so arrive earlier than normal for peace of mind. On the plus side, you’ll find plenty of eating, drinking, and shopping establishments to pass the time. Unfortunately, the airport doesn’t have any 24/7 eatery at the time of our December 2024 update, but passengers can connect to the unlimited free WiFi. Several airport lounges offer fee-based entry to economy-class travellers who want to upgrade their layover.
Sleeping in Newark Airport
As a major transit hub, long layovers at Newark Airport are the norm. Overall, the amount of seating is decent, but most seats are bolted to the floor and equipped with armrests. Padded flat beds can be found near dining areas. Plan to sleep on the floor or prop yourself up on opposite seats. In the past, overnight sleepers used to be relocated to the pre-Secure landside areas until early AM. However, one of our readers mentioned he was able to stay in the Airside area of Terminal A, where he also found armrest-free seating (November, 2024).
We’ve heard from some travellers that the airport has cots, blankets, and pillows for use in cases of severe weather delays. The terminals are cold, so warm clothes and a blanket will be life savers.
For uninterrupted sleep, several hotels are within a three-minute drive, including one on airport grounds. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
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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.
Airport Hours
Newark airport is open 24 hours.
TSA screening, airline check-in, and baggage drop hours vary by airline and flight schedule. If you are in the public area (landside), access to secure areas (airside) is not possible until TSA checkpoints open, which is generally around 4:00 AM, though this can vary by terminal and day. Always confirm with your airline if you plan to arrive very early or stay overnight landside.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
At the time of this update there were no dedicated rest areas.
Cots
If you have been stranded at Newark Airport due to a storm, there is a limited supply of cots. Availability may have been affected by Covid. If you are stranded during a weather delay, contact an airport employee to find out when the cots are located. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Newark Airport Hotels
Quick Facts
- Nearest Hotel: On airport grounds
- Sleep Cabins or Pods: Yes
- Day Rooms: Yes
- Nearby Hotels with Free Shuttles: Yes
When the prospect of sleeping on the floor or in a chair is giving you nightmares, there are a few options for those looking to sleep at Newark Airport in comfort. Inside the terminal, private sleep suites are available for short stays or overnight use. There is also a hotel located on airport grounds, along with several nearby hotels that offer free shuttle service.
Minute Suites – Locations: Terminal C near Gate 125. Minute Suites provides 7 private suites for travellers needing to relax, work, or sleep during a layover or flight delay. Each suite has a daybed that sleeps two, fresh pillows and blankets, smart TV, free Wi-Fi, and an Amazon Alexa to provide a sound-masking system. Here are the rates as of February 2025: US$ 65 per hour. US$ 215 (overnight – eight hours, after 9:00PM til midnight). Showers are $20 for 30 mins (added on to a minimum 1 hour stay) or $30 for 30 mins without a suite rental. Discounted rates for military/1st responder, crew, and more. Use Promo Code SIASUITES to save 15% off a Suite Rental or Overnight Stay when you book online.
Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott – Located on airport grounds. Accessible via hotel shuttle and the AirTrain system. For airport pick-up, use the courtesy phone in baggage claim. » Check Rates
Hotels near Newark Airport with free shuttles
- Holiday Inn Newark Airport » Check Rates
- Hilton Newark Airport » Check Rates
- Hampton Inn Newark-Airport » Check Rates
- Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel » Check Rates <
- Best Western Plus Newark Airport West » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Newark Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.
Delta Sky Club – Location: Terminal A, Airside, near Gate A8. Hours: Sunday–Friday: 5:00 AM – 7:45 PM; Saturday: 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs (Delta Sky Club) • Delta One passengers • Delta SkyMiles Reserve/Reserve Business Cardholders • Delta Diamond/Platinum/Gold Medallion members with same-day SkyTeam international flights or connecting to/from SkyTeam international flights • SkyTeam Elite Plus members • certain Japan-based Delta SkyMiles credit cardholders • The Platinum Card® from American Express holders.
United Club / Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge – Location: Terminal A, Airside. Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:15 PM (Daily). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door ($59 for a one-day pass (subject to availability, must be flying United) • Lounge membership programs (United Club and Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members) • United Premier Gold/Platinum/1K members • Star Alliance Gold members, First/Business Class passengers on Star Alliance international flights • Prepaid lounge passes (purchase on Air Canada at time of flight booking) • Air Canada Business Class passengers with same-day boarding pass • Aeroplan 50K/75K/Super Elite members • Star Alliance Gold members • eligible Aeroplan credit cardholders (TD, CIBC, or AMEX Aeroplan cards) with same-day Air Canada flight.
Amex Centurion Lounge – Under construction, expected to open in 2026.
SAS Lounge – Location: Terminal B, Airside, near Gate B60. Hours: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door ($32 for SAS Go fare passengers) • SAS Business Class passengers with same-day boarding pass • EuroBonus Gold/Diamond members or Star Alliance Gold members with same-day SAS or Star Alliance flight.
Lounge & Co – Location: Terminal B, Airside, Satellite/Concourse B2 (near Gates B51–B57), Airside. Hours: Varies with flight schedule. Showers: Yes — there are two shower rooms. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Entry is exclusive to La Compagnie passengers (same-day boarding pass required).
- (Terminal C, Gate C74) – Location: Terminal C, Airside, near Gate C74. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
- (Terminal C, Gate C123) – Location: Terminal C, Airside, near Gate C123. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:30 PM (Daily). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No.
Airline Lounges
If you are a First or Business Class traveller, you may have access to the lounges listed below. No walk-in or pay-at-the-door rates available. For more information, check the airline’s website.
Lufthansa Business Lounge – Location: Terminal B, Airside, near Gate B60. Hours: Open one hour before the first Lufthansa/Swiss flight, closes 30 minutes after the last flight (typically 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, but varies with flight schedule). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes (Comfort Zone). Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Lufthansa/Swiss First/Business Class passengers with same-day boarding pass • Star Alliance Gold members • The Platinum Card® from American Express holders.
Lufthansa Senator Lounge – Location: Terminal B, Airside, near Gate B60 (adjacent to Lufthansa Business Lounge). Hours: Open one hour before the first Lufthansa/Swiss flight, closes 30 minutes after the last flight (typically 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, but varies with flight schedule). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Lufthansa/Swiss First Class passengers • Star Alliance Gold members with same-day Star Alliance flight.
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse – Location: Terminal B, Airside, near Gate B60. Hours: Open one hour before the first Virgin Atlantic flight, closes 30 minutes after the last flight (typically 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM, but varies with flight schedule). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Virgin Atlantic Upper Class passengers • Delta One passengers • The Platinum Card® from American Express holders • Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Capital One Venture X cardholders.
United Polaris Lounge – Location: Terminal C, Airside, between Gates C102 and C120. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:30 PM (Daily). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes (quiet rooms with loungers are available). Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: United Polaris Business Class passengers • Star Alliance international First/Business Class passengers with same-day boarding pass.
Military Lounge
USO Lounge – The USO offers a free lounge to active members of the US military and their families. Location: Terminal B, Landside, 2nd Floor, North End, Level 2 Door 9. Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Daily, may extend to 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM when volunteers are available). Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Free access for active duty, guard, and reserve members of the U.S. military and their dependents with valid military ID. No walk-in rate for non-military.
Drinking Water
Drinking water fountains and water bottle refill stations are reported to be available both landside and airside, often near restrooms.
Food & Drinks
Food outlets throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. A reader tells us “There is a 24-hour Starbucks in Terminal B (as of November 2025). Comfortable seating, and it’s near benches you can sleep on.”
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Newark Airport does not offer official luggage storage or locker facilities due to security regulations.
Mobile Charging
Charging outlets and USB ports are available throughout the terminals, including near gates and dining areas. Terminal C, a United hub, generally has more charging availability than other terminals.
Showers
Shower access is available through United Club lounges in Terminal C for eligible passengers or those paying for entry. See Airport Lounges above.
WiFi / Internet
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available. Connect to the “_Free EWR WiFi” network.
Security & Safety
Airport staff seem to be okay with overnight campers. Still, there is a chance they may relocate anyone airside to the landside, public zones of the airport until about 4:00 AM, when security checkpoints open. Note: two travellers (November 2024 and April 2019) reported sleeping overnight Airside in Terminal A and Terminal C with no issues from security.
At the time of this update, no recent traveller reviews mention any safety issues at Newark Airport. Older reviews included a few references to homeless people in the landside areas.
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain risk level, especially when travelling alone. It’s essential to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Please don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who awoke without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay sharp, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.
More Airport Information
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available across all terminals. In addition, a wide mix of retail stores sell clothing, books, snacks, and everyday travel essentials.
Family Services
- Family washrooms – Family washrooms equipped with diaper-changing tables are available throughout the terminals.
- Nursing rooms – Private nursing rooms are available in all terminals, both landside and airside, for parents travelling with infants.
Information Desk – Welcome Centers are located at the baggage claim level of each terminal, where staff can assist with general questions. Hours: Unknown.
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available landside and airside in all terminals. Fees may apply; check with your bank before travelling.
- Currency Exchange – Travelex currency exchange kiosks and/or ATMs are available throughout the terminals, both before and after security.
Pet Relief Area – Pet relief areas are available in all terminals, with both indoor and outdoor options. Locations vary by terminal and include pre-security and post-security areas.
Prayer – A multi-faith prayer room is available landside in Terminal C.
SIM Cards – SIM cards are sold at select locations in the terminals, including international arrivals and baggage claim areas.
Traveller’s Aid – Traveler’s Aid provides help to stranded or distressed travellers, including assistance with transportation issues, lost funds, and emergency needs. Location: Terminal C, Welcome Center, Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
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Airport Shuttles
Go Airlink provides a ride-share airport shuttle between EWR airport and New York City. Service is available 24 hours per day. Rates: Starting from $32.
AirTrain
Operating 24 hours a day, AirTrain is an elevated railway system that serves the Newark Airport, connecting the airport complex with New Jersey Transit and major rail lines along the northeast and the coast. This allows for an easy connection between the airport and New York City or Philadelphia and beyond.
Passengers can travel around the airport complex for free on AirTrain, which makes frequent stops between the terminals, central parking lots, hotel shuttles and rental car facilities. AirTrain also travels to Newark Liberty International Airport Station, where passengers can connect to NJ Transit and Amtrak.
Amtrak Connections
The Amtrak Station is located on airport property and can be connected directly via the AirTrain system. If you already have an Amtrak ticket, the ride will be free. Otherwise, you must purchase a monorail ticket from the agent on-site. Those in possession of a weekly or month ticket must also buy a ticket.
Bus
Newark Airport is served by NJ Transit Bus Lines GO 28, 37, 62, 67 and 107. For schedules and fares, go to the NJ Transit website.
Newark Airport Express offers express bus service between the airport and New York City (3 different drop-off locations). Buses run from 5:00 AM – 10:45 PM.
Trans-Bridge Lines offers daily bus service between the airport and Pennsylvania.
Car Rentals
Most of the on-site car rental agencies are accessible via AirTrain. The following agencies are located at Terminal A, in the Parking A Garage, on levels 1 to 3: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Payless • Sixt • Thirfty.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide free airport shuttle service: Best Western Plus Newark Airport West • Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott • Hampton Inn • Hilton Newark Airport • Holiday Inn Express • RenaissanceHotel • Home2 Suites by Hilton • Courtyard by Marriott • SpringHill Suites • Crowne Plaza • Motel 6 Elizabeth – Newark Liberty Intl Airport • Holiday Inn • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel • Extended Stay America • Residence Inn by Marriott • Courtyard by Marriott • Embassy Suites by Hilton.
Hotel shuttles depart from P4 station on the AirTrain route.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Inter-Airport Transfers
Northern and Central New Jersey are served by three major airports: Newark, JFK and LaGuardia. Aside from taxis, limousines and hired car services, All County Express and ETS Air Shuttle also provide shared ride service between all three airports. Contact your service provider of choice for schedules and fares.
Shared Ride and Private Car Service
Several companies provide door-to-door shared rides or exclusive ride services between the airport and destinations in the Newark/New York City metropolitan area. If you don’t have a reservation upon arriving at the airport, you can book services at the Port Authority Welcome Center located in the Arrivals area of all terminals. 24-hour self-service kiosks are also available nearby.
Taxis
Taxis are available in front of all terminals. Ignore offers of transportation or assistance with baggage from solicitors inside of the terminal as this is illegal, and they may be unlicensed and uninsured. To obtain ground transportation information, visit the Port Authority Welcome Center in the arrivals area of each terminal, where uniformed staff will assist you.
Note: from 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Mon – Fri and 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Sat-Sun), there is an additional $10.00 surcharge on rides to anywhere within the State of New York.
Last updated: 2026-01-05
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