Has anyone ever lived in an airport?

NPR remembers Mehran Karimi Nasseri, the man who spent 18 years living in an airport terminal in Paris. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: He may have been the world's most famous homeless person. Mehran Karimi Nasseri was an Iranian national who lived at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years.



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The airports are a very different place than on the street; under an underpass. It's a secure location, and the message is clear from me to the Department of Aviation; the Police Department up there – we absolutely, fundamentally cannot have people sleeping in our airports who are homeless.

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11 Tips for Surviving a Long Stay in the Airport
  1. Dream up a legit plan. ...
  2. Hunker down in the lounge. ...
  3. Do something — anything — productive. ...
  4. Eat and drink like royalty. ...
  5. Catch up on work. ...
  6. Fill your head with entertainment. ...
  7. Treat yourself. ...
  8. Head into the city.


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These are the standard rules about how early to arrive at the airport: – For domestic flights, plan to arrive at the airport 2 hours early. – For international flights, plan to arrive at the airport 3 hours early. In most cases, that should give you plenty of time to make your way to the gate.

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Nonetheless, it is possible to live in airports because they do offer many of the basic amenities needed for survival: food, water, bathrooms and shelter. And while airport operations do not necessarily run 24/7, airport terminals often open very early in the morning and stay open until very late at night.

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While sheltering at the airport isn't new, the steadily increasing number of people doing it is. A homeless person sleeps inside Terminal 2 baggage claim on Jan. 19, 2023, at O Hare International Airport. Norbert Pikula, 77, had been sleeping on a friend's sofa every night for the last six months.

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Being located near airports often means lower property taxes and higher property value.

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Before your next extended layover, here are a few tips to keep in mind to survive a night in the airport.
  1. Lower Your Expectations. ...
  2. Remember to Stretch. ...
  3. Pamper Yourself with Comfort Items. ...
  4. Carry Spare Clothes with You. ...
  5. Prepare to Keep Warm. ...
  6. Bring Your Earplugs. ...
  7. The Jack(et) of all Trades. ...
  8. Make Your Bed and Lie in It.


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Nonetheless, it is possible to live in airports because they do offer many of the basic amenities needed for survival: food, water, bathrooms and shelter. And while airport operations do not necessarily run 24/7, airport terminals often open very early in the morning and stay open until very late at night.

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Go Sleep Pods average prices range from 10-15 USD per hour.

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The Cost of Airport Sleeping Pods For instance, NapCabs, one of the providers of airport sleeping pods, offers their pods at an average price ranging from 10 to 15 EUR per hour. Go Sleep Pods, another well-known option, has an average price range of 10 to 15 USD per hour.

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If you are sleeping on the seats or if you are in the way of airport traffic, you should expect to receive an early morning visit from an officer who will ask you to get up. If you are in a less conspicuous location, they may not bother you.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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The 80:20 rule means airlines need to use their take-off slots at least 80% of the time in order to retain them. A justified non-use provision will be retained to prevent airlines flying ghost flights.

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