Cardiff Airport is located in Rhoose, 12 miles west of Cardiff City centre. The airport began its life in the 1940's when the Air Ministry requisitioned land in the rural Vale of Glamorgan to set up a wartime satellite aerodrome and training base for RAF Spitfire pilots. During 1952 the commercial potential of the runway was recognised with Aer Lingus starting up a service to Dublin. Cardiff airport has contiued to grow steadily as is now one of the UK's most succesful regional airports.
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Top destinations flown to from Cardiff are
Palma de Mallorca
Alicante
Amsterdam - Schipol
Malaga
Edinburgh
Dublin
Glasgow
Tenerife
Paris - Charles de Gaulle
Belfast
Cardiff International is also the only airport in the South West to offer Trans-Atlantic routes, with flights to Orlando, Florida and Toronto, Canada operating throughout the summer season.
How to reach-Car:
Getting there by Car
The airport is situated in Rhoose, 12 miles west of Cardiff City Centre. Exit Junction 33 on the M4 and follow the A4232. Take the first exit off the A4232 at Culverhouse Cross and follow signs to the airport along the A4050 and A4226. From the North take the M5 down to Junction 15 and then take the M4 across the Severn Bridge, to Junction 33. Short Stay and long term parking is available at the airport, there is a courtesy bus from the Long Stay car park to the terminal
How to reach-Taxi:
Getting there by Taxi
Cardiff Air Taxis are available for hire 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Advance bookings can be made for arriving and departing passengers. Disabled assistance is available and cars can cater for wheelchair users if requested.
How to reach-Bus:
Getting there by Bus / Coach
The National Express Coach Service operates regular direct services to Cardiff Central Bus Station.
Cardiff Bus: The Airbus X91 dedicated airport service, supplemented by service number 95, operates between Cardiff's city centre and the airport. Other services include: Service 345- operated by EST Bus, Service X5- operated by First, Service X45- operated by Shamrock. For more details call Traveline .
How to reach-Train:
Getting there by Train
There is a rail link which connects Rhoose Cardiff International station with Cardiff Central and Bridgend. Trains run in each direction every hour and connections to stations around the country can be made from here Cardiff.
Facilities:
Services:
Services
Baby Changing Facilities - throughout terminal
Bureaux De Change Contact : book now Airport Code CWL
Cardiff Airport is located in Rhoose, 12 miles west of Cardiff City centre. The airport began its life in the 1940's when the Air Ministry requisitioned land in the rural Vale of Glamorgan to set up a wartime satellite aerodrome and training base for RAF Spitfire pilots. During 1952 the commercial potential of the runway was recognised with Aer Lingus starting up a service to Dublin. Cardiff airport has contiued to grow steadily as is now one of the UK's most succesful regional airports.
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The airport began its life in the 1940's when the Air Ministry requisitioned land in the rural Vale of Glamorgan to set up a wartime satellite aerodrome and training base for RAF Spitfire pilots. During 1952 the commercial potential of the runway was recognised with Aer Lingus starting up a service to Dublin. Cardiff airport has contiued to grow steadily as is now one of the UK's most succesful regional airports.
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Airport NameCardiff Airport Airport Code CWL
Cardiff Airport is located in Rhoose, 12 miles west of Cardiff City centre. The airport began its life in the 1940's when the Air Ministry requisitioned land in the rural Vale of Glamorgan to set up a wartime satellite aerodrome and training base for RAF Spitfire pilots. During 1952 the commercial potential of the runway was recognised with Aer Lingus starting up a service to Dublin. Cardiff airport has contiued to grow steadily as is now one of the UK's most succesful regional airports.
Parking:
Airport Guide
Parking
There are three pre-book cardiff airport parking options, car parks include:
Airparks Services (min stay 1 days)
Highwayman Security Park (min stay 3 days)
On Airport Parking (no min stay)
Short Stay/Business
For short stays and business travellers this carpark is the best option.
Prices start at £1.00 for 30 minutes and up to 24 hours will cost £10.00
Long Stay
Long Stay car parking is also available at Cardiff airport and it is recommended that spaces are booked in advance. There is a shuttle bus running from the car park to the terminal.
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