Cheap Flights from Cardiff

The Vale of Glamorgan is home to Wales's premier airport, Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is near Barry and only 12 miles west of the Welsh capital city of Cardiff, serving Cardiff, and the rest of South, Mid and West Wales. Cardiff Airport is owned by TBI plc. It is the only airport in Wales offering international scheduled flights; is served by scheduled, low-fare, business and charter carriers; and also supports corporate and general aviation. You can find a great variety of full service as well as cheap flights from Cardiff Airport.

The majority of international flights are to Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands. There are also transatlantic charter flights to the USA and the Caribbean. The airport is a base for Bmibaby, Manx2, Thomson Airways and Thomas Cook Airlines with Flybe being the largest carrier at Cardiff Airport.

The nearest principal main line railway station is Cardiff Central Station where connections to destinations throughout Wales and the UK can be made. You can get to Cardiff Airport by rail from Cardiff or Bridgend on the Vale of Glamorgan line with Arriva Trains Wales. A free Shuttle Bus service connects the Airport with Rhoose Rail Station. Three bus companies (Cardiff Bus, Veolia Transport Cymru and EST Transport) serve Cardiff Airport. The National Express Coach Service operates regular direct services to Cardiff Central bus station, where onward transport to the Airport can be obtained by bus, train or taxi.

Airport's single terminal is loaded with world class facilities such as three bureaux de change outlets and ATMs scattered around the terminal, while duty-free shopping is available in the departures lounge. Duty-free merchandise includes electronics goods, confectionery and perfumes, available at Travel Retailing outlet, with two branches of World News also nearby, along with the games zone with the latest arcade games.

A food court area offers snacks and hot food, and there is also a traditional pub with real ales on tap. Particularly popular is the rugby themed Scrum Half Bar, Café Ritazza and the Echo Bar, which enjoy views of the actual aircraft. Also at Cardiff Airport you will find baby care rooms, an information counter and the 51° Lounge, a spacious executive lounge open daily between 05:00 and 21:00, with inexpensive membership fees.