The Cardiff Airport is the only one in Wales that provides scheduled international flights and is located about 12 miles west of the city of Cardiff. Cardiff Airport is also serviced by low-fare airlines, business and charter carriers and is the hub for TBI plc, which handles the limited international flight destinations. Whether awaiting a departure or needing a place to stay after arriving, the highly rated Holiday Inn Express is right next door to the airport.

Among the features the Holiday Inn Express provides is an hourly scheduled shuttle service to the terminal as well as the Rhoose Railway Station. The Holiday Inn Express at Cardiff Airport is especially tailored to the business traveller. There is quick access to such companies as Dow Corning, Harris Pye, Aberthaw Power Station, and RAF St. Athens. The hotel provides high speed Internet, multiple conference rooms, safe deposit boxes, up to two weeks term parking, and a Business Centre.

Downtime for businessmen at this four-star establishment include the open plan Bar and Lounge where they can relax and catch up on the Sports or stock up themselves with dinner at the Great Room. There are handicap-equipped rooms and facilities available as well as designated non-smoking rooms. All rooms include tea and coffee making equipment. Daily housekeeping, a laundry and dry cleaning service as well as telephone and flat screen satellite television that also provides movies on demand.

As well as the traditional Continental breakfast, Holiday Inn Express at Cardiff Airport has recently instated a hot breakfast option at no extra charge to help early morning departures on their way.