Cardiff Airport (CWL) is the national airport of Wales, serving approximately 876,000 passengers in 2024. The single-terminal airport is located in Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, 12 km west-south-west of Cardiff city centre. TUI, Ryanair, KLM, Vueling and Aer Lingus operate seasonal and year-round European routes. While smaller than many UK regional airports, Cardiff offers a calm, uncrowded experience popular with passengers from South Wales and the South West of England seeking short-haul leisure destinations.
TUI Airways, Ryanair, KLM, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Loganair
Bus 304 direct to city centre (70–80 mins, £3.40 single). Train from Rhoose station via shuttle bus (55 mins to Cardiff Central, approx £6). Taxi approx £45 (27–30 mins).
There are 5 hotels listed near Cardiff Airport on Aerfortel, with several four and five-star options in the mix. Whether you need a quick overnight before an early departure or a longer pre-trip stay, options include Holiday Inn Cardiff Airport, Premier Inn Cardiff Airport, ibis Cardiff Gate. Full amenity details, shuttle information, and Park and Fly availability are listed on each hotel page.
Park and Fly at Cardiff Airport: stay one night at a hotel, leave your car in their car park, and take a free shuttle to the terminal.
The hotels at the top of this page are the closest to the terminal. Where a hotel has a covered walkway or direct terminal access, that is noted on the card. The rest have free or paid shuttle services.
Yes. A number of hotels near Cardiff Airport offer park and fly — you stay the night before your flight and leave your car in the hotel car park while you are away. The park and fly page for Cardiff Airport has the full list, parking durations and shuttle times.
Costs depend on how long you are away and which car park you use. Long-stay car parks are usually the cheapest official option. Staying at a hotel the night before and leaving your car there is often cheaper still for trips of several days.
For early departures it usually is. You cut out the journey on the day, get a full night’s sleep, and most hotels have free shuttles to the terminal that run from early in the morning.
It varies. Budget brands usually charge extra for breakfast. Mid-range and premium hotels sometimes include it, particularly on corporate or flexible rates. The individual hotel page shows what is included in the room rate.
Several hotels are within a short drive of Cardiff Airport. Use the distance filter on our Cardiff Airport hotels page to sort by proximity to the terminal — the closest properties are typically 5 minutes or less by shuttle or on foot.
Yes — many hotels near Cardiff Airport include a complimentary shuttle service between the hotel and the terminal. Look for the Free Shuttle badge on listings. Shuttle frequency and hours vary by property, so check the hotel details or contact them directly for timetables.
Several hotels near Cardiff Airport offer Park and Fly packages: you stay one night before your departure, leave your car at the hotel for the duration of your trip, and take the shuttle to the terminal. This is often significantly cheaper than booking airport parking separately.
Budget-friendly options near Cardiff Airport are available at the lower end of our listings. Prices vary by season and availability — booking in advance typically secures the best rates. Filter by price tier on our Cardiff Airport page to find the most affordable properties.
Many airport hotels near Cardiff Airport cater to travellers on early flights or late arrivals and offer flexible check-in from early morning and late check-out into the afternoon or evening. Availability varies by property — contact the hotel directly to confirm before booking.
The walk from Celtic Manor Resort Cardiff Airport Hotel to Cardiff Airport takes about ten minutes — genuinely walkable, and...
View HotelHoliday Inn Cardiff Airport is 1.5 km from Cardiff Airport — a four-star property with a 8.0/10 guest score that...
View HotelAt 0.5 km from the terminal, Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport is within easy walking distance of Cardiff Airport. Guests...
View Hotel3 km from Cardiff Airport, ibis Cardiff Gate is a three-star hotel that keeps things straightforward. Guests give it 7.8/10....
View HotelPremier Inn Cardiff Airport is a three-star hotel 2 km from Cardiff Airport. Guests rate it 8.0/10 — not bad...
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