Cardiff Airport Information
General Information
Situated just 12 miles from Cardiff City Centre and 10 miles from the M4 motorway, Cardiff International Airport handles 1.5 million passengers a year and is one of the UK's most successful regional airports.
Since its privatisation in 1995 by TBI plc, Cardiff International Airport has become characterised by continued passenger growth, an enhanced air route network, plus a multi-million pound expansion programme to the terminal building.
In addition to an extensive range of leisure services throughout Europe, the Mediterranean and North America, daily scheduled services operate direct from Cardiff to twelve key destinations across the UK and Europe.
Direct scheduled services also ensure fast onward connections to or from many worldwide destinations from major European hub airports such as Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels. Passengers are able to quickly transfer to Cardiff from a vast network of international flights, and through-ticketing and baggage arrangements on many flights further enhance travel convenience.
First class terminal facilities, including an extensive range of catering, retail and public services now exist at Cardiff International Airport, following a major refurbishment programme. The Airport houses one of the largest Tax and Duty Free shops of any UK regional airports, offering an extensive range of tax-free goods to all passengers, irrespective of destination.
Travel Directions
By Car
The Airport is situated in Rhoose, 12 miles West of Cardiff City Centre and 10 miles from Junction 33 on the M4. The East and West are served by the M4 motorway. The North is served by the M5 and M50, and the South by the M4 and M5. Exit Junction 33 on the M4 and follow the signs to the Airport along the A4232, A4050 and A4226.
By Train
The principal main-line railway station is Cardiff Central Station from where bus and taxi connections to the Airport and destinations throughout the country can be made. There are also connections to Barry Town Station, which is just 5 miles away from the Airport. Cardiff is served by regular direct InterCity and Alphaline trains. For enquiries call: 0845 748 4950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Bus
Four bus companies link Cardiff International Airport to Cardiff City Centre:
Service X45 operated by Shamrock.
Operates hourly, Monday to Saturday during the day. Adult single tickets cost £2.75. Journey time is approximately 35 minutes.
Service X91 operated by Cardiff Bus.
Operates hourly, Monday to Saturday during the day. Adult single tickets cost £2.75. Journey time is approximately 35 minutes.
Service 345 operated by EST Bus
Operates hourly, Monday to Saturday during the evenings. Adult single tickets cost £2.65. Journey time is approximately 40 minutes.
Service X5 operated by First.
Operates every 2 hours, Sundays only. Adult single tickets cost £2.85. Journey time is approximately 40minutes.