Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Southwest Florida 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 music is on all night, so make sure you have ear plugs if you are gonna try sleeping. – caljr
RSW 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 Southwest Florida International Airport.
What to Expect
Southwest Florida Airport (Code: RSW) has a modern mid-sized terminal with three concourses (B, C and D). Plenty of dining and shopping opportunities are located throughout the terminal on both sides of security. Eateries and shops close down overnight, so plan accordingly. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Southwest Florida Airport
After security checkpoints close for the night, all passengers are restricted to the landside areas, and security must be re-cleared the next day when the checkpoints open. Airport staff and security are described as accommodating to overnight sleepers and may offer tips for finding a good sleeping spot. Other than a few random wooden benches, most seating includes armrests. If you plan to spend the night, consider bringing a travel mattress and/or sleeping bag for floor sleeping. While the lighting is dimmed at night, the public address system reportedly plays loud music and PSAs throughout the night, so make sure you bring earplugs/noise-cancelling headphones. 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 website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Southwest Florida 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.
Remember that TSA, airline check-in, and baggage drop hours vary according to the flight schedule. Check these hours with your airline. If you are in the terminal’s public area (landside), you will not be able to get through to the terminal’s secure area (airside) until the morning.
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 Southwest Florida Airport with free airport shuttles:
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers Airport » Check Rates
- Comfort Inn & Suites Airport » Check Rates
- Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Fort Myers, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Most food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options inside the airport. A 7-11 convenience store and a Wendy’s restaurant are open 24 hours in the Airport Service Plaza, located on the Terminal Access road.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Charging stations are available throughout the terminal. A reader tells us that power outlets can be found under the seats. Locations: Airside, all terminals.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Southwest Florida International Airport. Connect to the “RSWiFly” network.
More Airport Information
Airport Service Plaza – This gas station is located near the airport and can be easily accessed by car. The plaza offers 24-hour dining options, an air-conditioned waiting area, flight information monitors, free Wifi and mobile charging stations.
Art in the Airport – Art and live music exhibitions are available throughout the airport.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Not available.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there is a baby care room for breastfeeding and diaper changing. Location: Landside, Main Terminal, near airline counters.
Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts are available. Location: Arrivals Level, Baggage Claim. Rate: unknown.
Business Center – Not available.
Currency Exchange – Not available.
Duty-Free & Shopping – There are shops available in the main terminal as well as in each of the Concourses. Shops offer mostly beachwear, souvenirs, and convenience-style items.
Information Desk – There are six information booths at the airport. Tourism Ambassadors staff the booths. Locations: five booths on the departures level • one booth in baggage claims. Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM with reduced summer hours (May – December) when it closes at 6:00 PM.
Massages – 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.
Smoking – Smoking is prohibited everywhere inside the terminal.
Bus
Local bus Route 50 serves the airport between 7:25 AM – 9:25 PM (with reduced hours on weekends). For route maps, schedules and fares, visit the LeeTran website.
Car Rentals
On-site car rental agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Thrifty. The following agencies: ACE • Advantage • EZ • FOX • Payless offer free shuttle service to/from their nearby off-site locations. Courtesy direct-dial phones are available at the off-site car rental shuttle stop, located along the back of the airport parking garage.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Baymont Inn & Suites Fort Myers Airport • Best Western Airport Inn • Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Myers • Courtyard Fort Myers – Gulf Coast Town Center • Drury Inn & Suites Fort Myers Airport FGCU • Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport / FGCU • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers Airport • Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Airport-Town Center • Homewood Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Airport / FGCU • La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Myers Airport.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttle and Private Transfers
RSW airport provides extensive ground transportation options via shuttle and private transfers. See the ground transportation service booth, lower level, by Door 3 or visit the Southwest Florida Airport website.
Taxis
Taxis are available in the ground transportation area. All taxi fares from the airport are charged by zone, whereas taxis to the airport are metered.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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