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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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At DFW, Grand Hyatt DFW (4-Star),Hyatt Regency DFW (4-star), and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham DFW Airport North (3-Star).

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.