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The Cardiff airport information pages will provide all the details you could need about your trip to Cardiff airport. Cardiff is one of the UK's most successful regional airports and just under two million passengers a year to over 60 destinations.
Cardiff airport has just the one terminal but offers a wide variety of facilities to ensure a pleasant airport experience.
Getting to Cardiff airport
Cardiff International Airport,
Vale of Glamorgan,
CF62 3BD,
Wales
+44(0)144 671 1111
Cardiff airport is situated in Rhoose, which is 12 miles west of Cardiff city centre. If traveling by car, the airport is accessible via the M4. There are also regular coach and and train services into central Cardiff. There is an Airbus and a rail link that connect central Cardiff to Rhoose, which is where the airport is situated. There are also several taxi services available.
There are on and off site parking options available at Cardiff airport. There are also two Cardiff airport hotels available close to the airport. You can even combine a night in a hotel with your holiday parking. To secure your place and get a great price we recommend pre-booking prior to your stay.
Cardiff hand luggage information
- Liquids are permitted in containers of up to 100ml
- Pushchairs and wheelchairs are allowed after they have been screened
- Laptops are now allowed as hand luggage
- Some airlines allow no more than one item
- Dimensions no bigger than: H:56cm, W:45cm, D:25cm
- No more than one liquid item in the agreed container
For more information about baggage restrictions including hand luggage allowance and liquid containers, see our Cardiff baggage and security page.
Cardiff airport news
Cardiff Airparks
Airparks at Cardiff airport is only three minutes from the terminal and offers free transfers. Book in advance to secure the best prices.
Long Stay parking at Cardiff | Pre-book for long stay parking at Cardiff airport
The long stay on airport car park is close to Cardiff airport terminal book from £34.04 for eight days parking
Improved Access For Disabled Flyers | Pre-book great value parking at Cardiff airport
Cardiff International Airport have recently unveiled a series of new access schemes to comply with new European laws. The changes to the Rhoose terminal should aid “Passengers with Reduced Mobility” who plan to fly from South Wales.
Cardiff Airport most punctual | Civil Aviation Authority report reveals
Cardiff airport has been named as the most punctual in the UK in a performance survey of 75 airports. The survey, released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), identified that 87 per cent of flights departing from Cardiff Airport were on time.
DragonFly from Cardiff | South Wales-based executive air charter business
Executive air charter business DragonFly, whose headquarters are based at Cardiff International Airport, have added a third aircraft to its Cardiff-based fleet.