Set up as an aerodrome in the 1940s, Cardiff Airport is within the Top 20 Busiest UK Airports and has become a key transport hub, serving not just Cardiff, but Mid and South Wales too.
The airport is located only 13 miles away from Cardiff, the capital of Wales and the most popular touristic destination in the country. With a population exceeding 340,000 inhabitants, Cardiff is one of the largest cities in the United Kingdom.
Cardiff Airport proves popular with business travellers as well as those for leisure with plenty of facilities available, including parking, car hire and shopping. For your convenience, there are also several hotels surrounding the airport; perfect if you have an early morning flight or need a stopover before onwards travel.
No mad rush to beat the traffic in the morning or driving home late
Sort your airport parking and start your trip at the same time
Airport hotels are well-connected to a network of local attractions
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport
On Site
As one of the closest hotels to Cardiff Airport, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel offers great views of the runway all from modern, Triple Glazed rooms.
Travelodge Cardiff Airport
1.8 miles
from airport
As Travelodge Cardiff Airport is located a short 3 minute drive from the airport, it makes the ideal location for your stopover.
Premier Inn Barry Island
3.5 miles
from airport
Located a short drive from the airport, Premier Inn offers a great nights stay for those on a budget.
Radisson Blu Cardiff Hotel
14.5 miles
from airport
Located in the heart of Cardiff, enjoy all that the city has to offer before your 30 minute drive to the airport.
Whether you're in a double, twin or single room, you can enjoy complimentary wi-fi, en-suite facilities, blackout curtains and Freeview on an LCD TV.
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Of course! Enjoy your complimentary breakfast in the modern Great Room Restuarant and on warm summer evenings, why not dine al fresco out on the heated patio area.
Leave the M4 at J33 and follow signs for the A4232. Pass over 5 roundabouts and at the 6th, take a right onto A4050. Pass over another 4 roundabouts until you reach Port Road and the hotel is on your left.
The hotel offers a free, 24 hour shuttle service to the airport so you can savour a few more minutes in bed!
Expect a great nights' sleep on a luxurious King-sized bed or Sleepeeze single, complete with plump pillows and cozy duvets. All rooms have en-suite facilities with hand, body and hair wash included, a TV, internet access and tea and coffee provisions.
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Although there isn't a restaurant, the hotel can provide you with a takeaway breakfast box to set you up for the day! With two boxes to choose from for just £4.95, you'll find a selection of cereals and milk, muffins, yoghurt, fruit, cereal bars and fruit juice.
Take J33 off of the M4 and head towards the A4232. Continue over 5 roundabouts and at the 6th, take a right onto the A4050. Continue down this road and shortly after you pass over the 2nd roundabout, the hotel will be on your left.
The hotel doesn't currently offer a transfer service, but the airport is just a 3 minute drive away.
All of the rooms benefit from cocooning blackout curtains, Hypnos beds with pillowtop mattresses, Freeview on the TV and free wi-fi.
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Visit the in-house Brewers Fayre for both Breakfast and Dinner, open between 6:30am and 10:30am, and again at 5pm-10pm. Choose from a Full English or Continental for breakfast, and enjoy plenty of your classic favourites for dinner.
Leave the M4 and J33 for A4232, and follow signs for A4050. Pass over 8 roundabouts, turn left onto Trinity Street, then turn right onto Broad Street. Continue for 200 yards and turn left for the hotel.
There isn't an airport shuttle, but there are plenty of public transport options available. Reception would be more than happy to book you a taxi.
Whether you're staying in a standard room or a suite, all rooms feature floor to ceiling windows for those promised views of the city, complimentary wi-fi, tea and coffee provisions, a mini-fridge and safety box.
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Radisson Blu Cardiff is home to the Fellini Restuarant and Bar, serving continental traditional Italian cuisine, decadent desserts and delicious wine. Head down for breakfast and choose from your continental, North European and American favourites, or for those on the go, take advantage of the Grab and Run breakfasts available in reception.
Take J29 off of the M4 and follow signs for A48. Continue along to the first roundabout and follow round to the right for A4232. At first roundabout, take the 2nd exit towards the A4161 and keep following until you have the Cardiff Royal Infirmary on your left. Here, take a left and then take the 2nd right onto Moira Terrace/A4160. Follow this road for less than a mile and you will see the hotel on your left.
The hotel is around a 30 minute taxi journey from the airport. Visit our taxi page to book yours now!
