Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels (CPT)

Overnight layover guide. Sleeping facilities in the public zone or boarding area

Please note that some published services and schedules may be subject to change. If the idea is to spend the night in the public area, consider a plan B in case the stay inside the airport is only allowed for those who are about to board. Spending the night at the airport

Cape Town Airport does not offer much in terms of entertainment while you wait for your flight, but it is open 24 hours a day, allowing you to spend the night inside the premises. Although the airport is quiet at night, the lights remain on, so bringing a sleep mask is advisable.

Where to rest: There are numerous seats throughout the terminals, but most have armrests. Your best option is the observation deck, which features padded benches. Additionally, the terminals have various VIP lounges, though these close at night. Just a few metres from the airport grounds, there are two nearby hotels.

Baggage: A luggage storage service is available on the ground floor of car park P2.

Eating and drinking: Shops and dining outlets close around 9:00 pm.

Restrooms: Showers are only available inside certain VIP lounges.

Wi-Fi: Free for 4 hours.

Other services available around the clock: ATMs, baby changing facilities.

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Nearby Hotels

Next to the airport is the RoadLodge Cape Town International Airport, and about 400 metres away is the Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport. In the city centre, there is a wide range of accommodations, including:

Liziwe's Guest House (2.1 km/1.3 miles)
Shalimar Gardens Hotel (4.6 km/2.9 miles)
Khaya B&B (5.7 km/3.5 miles)
ST@Y-1-BnB (6 km/3.7 miles)
Ludinz Guest House (6.6 km/4.1 miles)