Cheap Flights to Cardiff Airport
Planning a trip to Wales?
Discover cheap flights to Cardiff Airport (CWL), the country’s only commercial airport and gateway to its capital city.
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Cardiff Airport is located in Rhoose, in the Vale of Glamorgan, about 12 miles southwest of Cardiff city centre. Owned by the Welsh Government, the airport handled 953,681 passengers in 2025, a 9.5% increase from the prior year, and features a single, compact terminal with arrivals on the ground floor and departures on the first floor.
Airport code
CWL (ICAO: EGFF)
Location
Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Distance from city center
Approximately 12 miles
Airlines serving
TUI Airways, Ryanair, Vueling, KLM, Aer Lingus, WestJet
Popular Routes to and from Cardiff
European leisure destinations dominate Cardiff’s schedule, alongside a seasonal transatlantic connection to Canada.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Regional
Amsterdam, Málaga, Alicante, Antalya, Dalaman
Long-Haul International
Toronto (seasonal), Belfast City
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value for routes into Cardiff. Summer is the busiest season for European leisure travel, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during that period.
What to See Near Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital of Wales, home to the historic Cardiff Castle in the heart of the city center. The Principality Stadium hosts major sporting and music events, and Cardiff Bay offers a lively waterfront with restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions.
Things to Know When Flying Into Cardiff
KLM operates the largest number of scheduled flights at Cardiff, followed by Ryanair.
WestJet’s seasonal route to Toronto is the airport’s only scheduled transatlantic connection.
Cardiff Airport is Wales’s only airport offering scheduled commercial passenger services.
A train and bus link connects Cardiff Central station to the airport in around 31 minutes via Rhoose station.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Cardiff Airport is served by TUI Airways, Ryanair, Vueling, KLM, Aer Lingus, and WestJet, connecting the airport to 56 destinations.
Yes, WestJet operates a seasonal route to Toronto, the airport's longest flight at about 8 hours and 10 minutes.
Yes, Cardiff Airport is Wales's only airport offering scheduled commercial passenger services.
Cardiff Airport is located in Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, about 12 miles southwest of Cardiff city centre.
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