Which Cleveland Airport is best to fly or closest to City?

Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) or Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)

Cleveland Hopkins Airport Vs. Akron-Canton Airport

Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE)

Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)

    Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)
Airport Maps Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) Map Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) Map

Getting To The Airports From The City Centre

Distance from City Centre 13.2 miles(21.4 kilometres) 51 miles(82.1 kilometres)
Public Transport Operating Hours 24-hours 24-hours
Train

Greater Cleveland Transit
Red Line runs every 15 minutes.

Fare: $3
Journey time: 28 min

http://www.riderta.com/routes/redline/

N/A
Shuttle Services N/A N/A
Taxi to Tram Line N/A

Taxis operate from the airport to Alliance Amtrak Train station which runs once daily.

Fare: $120-$163
Journey time: 1h 46 min

https://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak

Bus

Greater Cleveland Transit
22 Night Service runs every hour.

Fare: $3
Journey time: 44 min

http://www.riderta.com/routes/22

Akron Metro Line 110 and Barons Bus.

Fare: $12-$22
Journey time: 2h 45 min

Akron Metro line 110 and Greyhound USA 1605, 4411, & 4447.

Fare: $11-$24
Journey time: 2h 50 min

https://www.akronmetro.org/route-schedule.aspx?Route=110
https://baronsbus.com/

Private Transfers

On demand from $60-$90,
Journey time: 17 min.

On demand from $16-$18,
Journey time: 58 min.
Taxi

Around $35 - $50,
Journey time: 17 min.

N/A


Uber

Available on demand $16-$21

Uber fare estimator

Available on demand $64-$98

Uber fare estimator

Lyft

Available on demand $24-$28

Lyft Fare Estimator

Available on demand $50-$60

Lyft Fare Estimator

   

Which Airport Is Most Suitable For Me?

How Close to City Centre

Cleveland Hopkins Airport is closer to the city centre just 21.4 km. It is connected to other parts of the Cleveland by a direct subway, shuttles, buses, private transfers, taxis, and car hire services.

It takes 28 min by train, 44 min by bus and 17 min by taxi, to get to where all the major highlights of the city are in central Cleveland.

Akron-Canton Airport is very far from the city centre, it is 82.2 km and takes over an hour or two when using taxi-train or bus-bus combined trip to central Cleveland.

The airport is linked to the city centre by taxi-train, bus, private transfer, and car hire services.

Cost Factor

Cleveland Hopkins Airport is the closest to Cleveland, offering fast and cheap transport services to the city centre.

But it is the most expensive in terms of flight fares.

Hotel accommodation costs are high as usual due to nearness to Cleveland, while car hire deals are affordable with slight difference in price.

Akron Canton Airport is the best option for budget travellers, flight fares to this airport are very affordable but public transport prices are on the high side.

Low cost airlines operate from this airport and is best for travellers who want to save money on flight tickets.

On average, car hire rates are almost the same as that of the other airport.

 

 

Airport Delays

Avg Security & Immigration Delays: High

Avg Flight Arrival Delays: No Delays.

Avg Security & Immigration Delays: Average

Avg Flight Arrival Delays: No Delays

Flight Fares From 02-01-2019 searched on 12-12-2018

Flight Fares Toronto $260, Keflavik $661, CancĂșn $395, Punta Cana $833, Atlanta $52, Las Vegas $132, New York $146, Tokyo $1,115. Charlotte $432, Chicago-O'Hare $109, New York-LaGuardia $153, Philadelphia $433, Washington-National $87, Atlanta $149.

Hotel Prices Per Day From (01-01-2018 to 02-01-2018) Searched on 12-12-2018

Hotel

Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel (3.5-star) - $144,

Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport (3-star) - $160,

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Cleveland Airport (2-Star) - $61.

Hilton Garden Inn Akron Canton Airport (3-Star)- $106,

Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport (3.5-star) - $128,

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham North Canton (2-Star) - $72.


Car Hire Prices Per Week (01-01-2018 to 02-01-2018) Searched on 12-12-2018

Car Hire

Economy Cars: (Mitsubishi Mirage, Kia Rio, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Aveo, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2) $81.53-$158.40

Intermediate Cars:(Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla, Vw Jetta, Nissan Sentra, Hyundai Sonata) $86.26-$134.91

Luxury Cars: (Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac Cts,Cadillac Cts, Audi A8, Chrysler 300)$210.30-$303.17

Economy: (Ford Fiesta, Mitsubishi Mirage, Kia Rio, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Aveo, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2)$81.53-$166.40

Intermediate : (Hyundai Elantra, Chevrolet Cruze,Buick Verano, Ford Fusion,Buick Verano, Toyota Corolla, Vw Jetta, Nissan Sentra, Hyundai Sonata) $86.26-$145.23

Luxury: (Ford Taurus,Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac Cts,Cadillac Cts, Audi A8, Chrysler 300, Lincoln MKZ)$231.54-$260.35

Car Hire Companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
Online car hire Car Hire Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) Car Hire Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)

Airport Facilities

Shopping and Dining Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzels, Bar Symon, Benefit Cosmetics, Best Buy Express, Bruegger's Bagels, Chick-fil-A, Cinnabon, CLE Health Walk, CLE Healthy Eating Guide, Cleveland Shines - Shoe Shine, Connection Station A, Connection Station B, Currito: Burritos Without Borders, Dunkin' Donuts, Eurocafe, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Hudson , Booksellers, Hudson News, Hudson News Aero Mart, Hudson News Euro Cafe, Inca Tea Cafe, Inca Teas, InMotion, Johnston & Murphy, Kids Works, La Boutique, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, Ohio Game Day Sports, Ohio Lottery, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Quaker Steak & Lube, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum Store, Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill
Starbucks Coffee, Subway, Sunglass Hut, The Pub, United Club, Vino Volo, Winners Sports Bar & Grill, and more.
Arby's, Buckhead Grill, CAK Marketplace, Cinnabon, Great Lakes Brewing Company, and Subway.
Lounges The Bob Hope USO Lounge, Airspace Lounge, United Airlines United Club, Bar Symon. Ohio Desk Business Center.
Wi-Fi Services Free WiFi available. Free Wi-Fi available.
Transfer in and Around The Airport The airport has one main terminal building with Concourses A, B, and C. Akron-Canton Airport has only one passenger terminal.
Currency Exchange & ATM cash Points Travelex offers Currency Exchange services and there are ATM cash points located in concourse A, B, C, Main terminal, ticketing area, baggage claim, rental car facility and passenger bridge. There are two ATM cash points located inside the terminal before security check area.
Important phone numbers CLEAirport: +1 216-265-6000, Lost & Found: +1 216-265-0777 CAKAirport: +1-888-434-2359.
Major Operating Airlines

Air Canada Express, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Apple Vacations, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, Icelandair, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, United Express, and Vacation Express.

American Airlines, Delta, Spirit, and United.

Major Connecting Destinations

Toronto, Keflavik, Cancun, Punta Cana, Atlanta, Chicago-O'Hare, Denver, Orlando, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Dallas, New York. and many more.

Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Detriot, Orlando, Las Vegas, Newark, Myrtle Beach, Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale and more.

Tourist Info Centres Tourist info centre is located in the main terminal of the airport. Visit Canton info centre is available at the airport.
Official website http://www.charlotteairport.com/ http://www.concordairportnc.com/

CLEVELAND AIRPORTS

Which Cleveland airport is closest to central Cleveland?

Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) is the closest to central Cleveland, it is located13.2 miles away by road andits fast and comfy airport Subway Red Line will get you to the city centre in 28 minutes and very comfortable for passengers with plenty of luggage or with young children. Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is further from central Cleveland 51 miles away and the fastest public transport takes about1hour 46 minutes and very uncomfortable for passengers who have been seating on the plane for hours.

Compare airport distances and transfer times to the center of Cleveland by public transport below.

Distance to Central Cleveland:

Cleveland Hopkins Airport: 13.2 miles / 21.4 km
Akron-Canton Airport: 51 miles / 82.1 km

Cleveland Hopkins Airport to Central Cleveland Journey Times:

By Train (GCT Red Line): 28 minutes
By Bus (GCT Night Line 22): 44 minutes
By Taxi: 17 minutes

Akron-Canton Airport to Central Cleveland Journey Times:

By Train (Taxi + Amtrak Line): 106 minutes
By Bus (Akron Metro Line 110): 165 minutes

What is the best airport to fly into in Cleveland?

Cleveland Hopkins airport is the main and the best airport to fly into in Cleveland due to the close proximity to the city centre. It serves more airlines with domestic and international flights to South America, Caribbean islands and many other destinations. The airport is served by fast public transport links to the city centre which takes just 28 minutes using the airport train. Airlines include Air Canada Express, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Apple Vacations, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, and many more. Cleveland Hopkins airport handles more crowd than CAK which means longer queues at immigration and flight delays.

CAK (Akron-Canton airport) is also a commercial airport further away from central Cleveland, it is a reliever to Cleveland Hopkins airport. The airport is served by American Airlines, Delta, Spirit, and United airlines with domestic flights to other parts of the United States. The fastest public transport service link 106 minutes to the city centre and not comfortable for travellers with plenty of luggage or travelling with young children. Although the airport sees less crowd and has fewer queues and less flight delays, it is very far from Cleveland at 82.1 km. This airport is suitable for tourists and low-budget travellers because most business travellers will use the faster Cleveland Hopkins airport.

Is Cleveland Hopkins airport better than CAK?

Based on the nearness to the city centre, Cleveland Hopkins airport is better than CAK. It is served by fast trains and buses which will get you to the city centre in a shorter transfer journey time compared to CAK. Though the airport is served by more airlines and handles more passengers it is still a better option, most business travellers will use this airport because it is closer to the city centre and its attractions, and also served by fats public transport services.

Which airport is closest to the attractions in Cleveland, Ohio?

Cleveland Hopkins airport is closer to the top attractions in Cleveland, from the airport you can get to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where you can learn about the history of the best and most influential artists, engineers, producers, and many more. It is located 21.5 km away for just $3 using the Subway from the airport or alternatively use a faster means (Uber) from $16-$21 for a 17 minutes trip. Other attractions to see in the city centre include Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Metroparks Administration Offices, Cleveland Metroparks ZooGreat Lakes Science Center, A Christmas Story House, West Side Market, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cuyahoga River, Greater Cleveland Aquarium, Edgewater Park, Rocky River Reservation, JACK Cleveland Casino, The Arcade Cleveland, The Flats, Little Italy, Playhouse Square, USS Cod Submarine Memorial, Rockefeller Park & Greenhouse, Whiskey Island, Willard Park, Steamship William G. Mather Museum and many more.

How much it Cost from Cleveland Hopkins or Akron-Canton to Central Cleveland?

From Cleveland Hopkins Airport by:

Train (GCT Red Line): $3 -http://www.riderta.com/routes/redline/Train runs every 15 minutes 7 days a week, Early AM thru Late Night.

Bus(GCT 22 Night): $3 - http://www.riderta.com/routes/22 Bus runs every hour 7 days a week from 2:58 am - 4:12.

Taxi: $35 - $50 - http://www.abctaxillc.com/Available 24/7.

Uber: $16-$21- https://www.uber.com/en/gb/ Available on demand.

Lyft: $24-$28 - https://www.lyft.com/fare-estimate Available on demand.
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From Akron-Canton Airport by:

Train (Taxi + Amtrak Train): $120-$163-https://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak Train runsonce daily.

Bus (Akron Metro Line 110):$12-$22 - https://www.akronmetro.org/route-schedule.aspx?Route=110 Bus runs from 7:15-6:42.

Uber:$64-$98 - https://www.uber.com/en/gb/ Available on demand.

Lyft:$50-$60 - https://www.lyft.com/fare-estimate Available on demand.
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How much are Hotels at Cleveland Hopkins and Akron-Canton Airports?

Hotel prices can vary greatly depending on how far in advance you book, the demand for rooms, and which hotel you book but the prices below will give you a rough idea and you can do further research and hotel booking at https://www.tripindicator.com/hotel.html

Cleveland Hopkins Airport Hotels: From $61 per night .
Akron-Canton Airport Hotels: From $72 per night

How much does car hire cost at Cleveland Hopkins or Akron-Canton Airports?

All of the airports mentioned offer competitive prices and a range of cars to suit your needs. Prices are based on the type of car, driver age, length of hire, and demand but you can get a rough idea for each airport below.

Dallas Love FieldAirport Car Rental:
Budget Cars (Ford KA, Fiat Panda etc) Prices starting at $81.53 per day
Compact Cars (Ford Focus, VW Golf, etc) Prices starting at $86.26 per day
Luxury Cars (Cadillac Cts, Audi A8, etc): Prices starting at $216.81 per day.

Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/dallas-airport.html

Dallas/Fort WorthAirport Car Rental:
Budget Cars (Ford KA, Fiat Panda etc) Prices starting at $81.53 per day
Compact Cars (Ford Focus, VW Golf, etc) Prices starting at $86.26per day
Luxury Cars (Cadillac Cts, Audi A8, etc): Prices starting at $216.81 per day.

Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/dallas-airport.html

Which Is The Main International Airport Serving Dallas?

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) is the main airport serving Dallas and the country with domestic and international flights. Major airlines serve this airport with a combined domestic and international flights to over 244 destinations.

How Many Terminals Does Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Have?

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport has 5 terminal buildings (Terminals A, B, C, D, & E) with Skylink light rail for passenger transfer between terminals.

Which Airport Is Closer To The City Centre?

Dallas Love Field is closer to central Dallas9.7 km while Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is 32.1 km to the city centre. Both airports have great public transport services available.

What Best Hotels Are Near The Airports?

At DAL, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas - Love Field (3.5-star),Embassy Suites Dallas - Lovefield (3.5-star), and Knights Inn Market Center (2-Star).
At DFW, Grand Hyatt DFW (4-Star),Hyatt Regency DFW (4-star), and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham DFW Airport North (3-Star).

What Things To Do Near Dallas Airports?

There are many things to do in Dallas such as Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Klyde Warren Park, Dallas Museum of Art, American Airlines Center, White Rock Lake Park, The Texas Theatre, Reunion Tower, Adventure Landing, Dallas Cattle Drive Sculptures, Highland Park Village, Bishop Arts District, Katy Trail, Food Tours of America, Old Red Museum, Frontiers of Flight Museum, Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park Dallas, The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Children's Aquarium at Fair Park, Half Price Books, Fair Park, Bowl & Barrel, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Dallas Panic Room and many more.

Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) & Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) Terminal Maps

For Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE)t Terminal Maps visit https://www.tripindicator.com/cle-cleveland-hopkins-airport-terminal-map.html

For Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) Terminal Maps visit https://www.tripindicator.com/cak-akron-canton-airport-terminal-map.html

 

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