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CEG Hawarden Airport

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Hawarden Airport (CEG) serves Liverpool, about 25 km south of Liverpool. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACEG
ICAOEGNR
ServesLiverpool
From centre26 km
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation14 m

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The airport in numbers

Hawarden Airport — facts & history

We pulled Hawarden Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2,751 passengers in 2005, against a peak of 28,736 in 2004.

Passengers / year
2,751
as of 2005
Peak traffic
28,736
in 2004
Elevation
14 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airbus Operations Limited
Passengers per year, 1963–2005

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Hawarden Airport to Liverpool

The airport is about 25 km south of Liverpool, about 36 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £42–£67.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~25 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~36 min£42–£67
Private transfer~36 minfixed upfront
Car rental~36 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CEG to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Manchester60 km83 min£94–£150
Birmingham106 km111 min£165–£262
York152 km160 min£235–£373
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Hawarden Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£42–£67 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Hawarden ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Hawarden Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Germania

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Hawarden Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Hawarden Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Hawarden shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Hawarden Airport to the centre of Liverpool?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 25 km south of Liverpool, about 36 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Hawarden Airport to Liverpool?
Roughly £42–£67 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Hawarden Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Hawarden Airport to Liverpool?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Hawarden Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Hawarden Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Bristol, Toulouse. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Hawarden Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Hawarden Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Hawarden Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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