Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels at CWL Airport

 
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Can you spend the night at Cardiff airport (CWL)? Find out if the airport is open 24 hours, which services and free rest areas are available, and the nearby hotels and VIP lounges.

 

  Overnight layover guide: sleeping options in the public area and the boarding area

 
Please note that published services and schedules may change. If you plan to spend the night in the public area, have a plan B in case the airport only allows passengers with an upcoming flight to stay inside.
 
Spending the night at the airport

Cardiff airport's small terminal is open 24 hours a day, so you can spend the night inside the airport and it's fairly quiet. However, there is no on-site accommodation, so you may need to look for alternative options if you plan to stay.

Where to rest: The seats are made of metal and not very comfortable, so it is advisable to bring a sleeping bag or mat if you prefer to lie on the floor. There is a VIP lounge in the Departures Hall which offers more comfort, but it is closed at night. There are a number of nearby hotels below.

Baggage: There are no lockers or luggage storage facilities in the terminal.

Eating and drinking: The food outlets available are closed at night.

Wi-Fi: Free for 2 hours.

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

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 Hotels

Some accommodations in the surrounding area offer free shuttle services for their guests.

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport (1.4 km/0.9 miles)
Vale Park Hotel (1.5 km/0.9 miles)
The Anchorage & The Tackleshed (2.9 km/1.8 miles)
Three Horseshoes Country Inn (3 km/1.9 miles)
Fox and Hounds Llancarfan (3.4 km/2.1 miles)

Latest updates: March 28, 2025

 
 
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