It does not matter whether you are travelling for business purposes or setting off on a well deserved holiday, the trip to the airport itself is crucial. A traffic jam, flat tyre on the car or other unplanned obstacle can throw even the most accurate plan into disarray and whatever the reason for travelling, no one wants to miss a flight they have booked and paid for.

Around one in every eight travellers fails to catch a flight every year and missing your departure can end up being costly, not to mention the inconvenience of having to rearrange your travel plans.

As the run-up to jetting off can actually be quite challenging it makes sense to stay in a hotel close to the airport the night before your departure. Transport fears are allayed, no route planning is required and you can sleep safe in the knowledge that you are just a hop, skip and jump away from the airport.

Staying in a hotel which lies in close proximity to the airport means you have a short trip ahead of you when making your way to departures the next day so you have some extra time to play with. You might want to squeeze in a few extra hours sleep, hit the gym or simply enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Whatever you like to do in the morning you will have more time to do it when you stay in an airport hotel.

Ensure every minute from take-off to touch-down is hassle free by exploring the airport hotel options available to you. Use the internet as a research tool, ask friends and family or call the airport you are travelling from to find out what the options are.

Once you have chosen and booked your hotel then all you need to do is check-in the day before your departure. Once you have located your room and dropped off your bags you can begin to relax and make use of the facilities available.

Depending on the airport hotel you choose you might have access to leisure facilities so you can work up a sweat in the gym or take it easy in the sauna. You can take a break from cooking and dine out at the hotel restaurant or take a seat in the hotel bar for a few drinks before bedtime.

Individual airport hotels offer different facilities so check your chosen accommodation before arrival to ensure you make the most of your trip from the very beginning.

Most airport hotels offer a regular shuttle service to the terminals so you can simply step on one of these in the morning and arrive at check-in within minutes.

Wherever in the United Kingdom you are travelling from you should be able to find an airport hotel. From Gatwick airport hotels to those situated in Glasgow, there is usually an option for everyone.