Cardiff Airport - CWL

Summary

Over 60 years ago Cardiff airport was a Sapphire RAF training ground. It wasn't until the 1950s when Aer Lingus began a service from Cardiff to Dublin that the airport became commercialised operating flights other than RAF orientated. From this date on Cardiff airport grew and grew with Cardiff airport flights heading to Europe as well as Ireland. By 1962 holidays from Cardiff airport became increasingly popular reaching a total of 100,000 passengers passing through the checking desks. The first transatlantic flight from Cardiff happened in 1971 making way for a major development to the terminal. The terminal building and control tower were developed along with the runway increasing the width and length creating opportunities for much larger aircrafts. Cardiff airport is home to the British maintenance facilities holding one of the largest hangars in the world. Today Cardiff airport is one of the fastest growing terminals in Britain.

Flights from Cardiff airport are operated by many top tour operators such as Thomas Cook First Choice Thomson 18-30s Manos Crystal the list goes on. Cardiff airport operates scheduled airlines hosting many of the domestic flights charter and low-cost airlines with operators such as Eastern Airways BMI Baby KLM Fly Be Zoom Thomson Fly and Zoom. With the introduction of budget airlines cheap flights from Cardiff are increasing giving you great opportunities to package up a great holiday deal. Flights from Cardiff airport reach sunnier shores all over Europe from Spain to the Balearics Canary Islands Cyprus Turkey Greece Portugal Dublin there are lots of destinations to choose from. If you are looking to travel a little further then Cardiff flights head for Canada and the US excellent for hopping over the Atlantic.

Cardiff International airport is situated in the village of Rhoose just around 12 miles west of Cardiff centre. The road links are excellent with clear road signs from Exit junction 33 on the M4. Once you reach the airport you are directed to the appropriate car parks on site if you are simple dropping off there is a separate car park for your convenience. Cardiff airport parking is secure are great for leaving your car until you return from your travels. If you are travelling in by taxi the journey is not too far and will cost around £25. The train links are brilliant with hourly trains running Monday to Saturday and every two hours on Sundays right into Rhoose Cardiff International airport station. If you are travelling by bus the Airbus Xpress operates between Cardiff central and the airport.