Only 1 North Carolina Airport Ranks As “Sleep Friendly” in North America

Photo byLuke Bodell , Simple Flying Staff & Dr. Omar Memon

One thing no one wants to have to do is sleep in an airport. It’s uncomfortable and either means a delay in getting to your destination or home and no one wants that.

But if you do get stuck in that most unfortunate of situations there are better and worse places for that to happen. And in North Carolina, there is only one airport you want to be stuck overnight in.

According to a new study, there is only one sleep friendly North Carolina airport.

And it’s one that a lot of people complain about overall. But I’m sure that’s mainly due to the sheer volume of people who travel through it on a daily basis.

Sleep-Friendly Rankings of North Carolina Airports

A recent study by cpap.com ranked North Carolina airports based on their sleep-friendly amenities, such as massage chairs, lounges, minute suites, and benches without armrests. Charlotte Douglas International came out on top as the best place to be stuck overnight in the state.

Here's Quick Stats

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Best)

1. • Massage options: 2
   • 24-hour food availability: 11
   • Shower facilities: 1
   • Minute suites: 2
   • Lounges: 9
   • Overall Ranking: 17 (nationwide)

Why Charlotte Douglas?

Despite its reputation for being busy and chaotic, Charlotte Douglas International has the most amenities to make an overnight stay bearable. With multiple massage options, 24-hour food availability, shower facilities, and several lounges, it’s the top choice for those unlucky enough to be stranded overnight.

So, if you’re traveling through North Carolina, rest easy knowing that Charlotte Douglas International Airport offers the best options for a more comfortable layover.