Which airport should I fly into for Shrewsbury?

For long-haul and international flights, Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the main gateway near Shrewsbury. The closest airport, Hawarden Airport (CEG), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Shrewsbury?

The nearest is about 34 mi (54 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Shrewsbury?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Shrewsbury

The closest airports to Shrewsbury, UK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Shrewsbury, UK is Hawarden Airport (CEG), about 34 mi (54 km) away — roughly 1 hr by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CEG	Hawarden AirportHawarden, United Kingdom	34 mi / 54 km	1 hr	Regional
LPL	Liverpool John Lennon AirportLiverpool, United Kingdom	43 mi / 70 km	1 hr 18 min	Regional
BHX	Birmingham International AirportBirmingham, United Kingdom	46 mi / 74 km	1 hr 22 min	International
MAN	Manchester AirportManchester, United Kingdom	48 mi / 78 km	1 hr 27 min	International
CVT	Coventry AirportCoventry, United Kingdom	58 mi / 94 km	1 hr 45 min	Regional
EMA	East Midlands AirportNottingham, United Kingdom	60 mi / 97 km	1 hr 48 min	Regional
GLO	Gloucestershire AirportStaverton, United Kingdom	62 mi / 99 km	1 hr 50 min	Regional
LHB	Bruntingthorpe AirportBruntingthorpe, United Kingdom	70 mi / 112 km	2 hr 5 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Hawarden Airport (CEG) is the most convenient at about 34 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Birmingham International Airport (BHX) (46 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Shrewsbury. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CEG.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CEG saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Shrewsbury is Hawarden Airport (CEG), about 34 mi (54 km) away — roughly 1 hr by road.