Your ultimate guide to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
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Airport Code (IATA):
(CWL)
Location:
Cardiff
Address:
Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 3BD
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Aer Lingus, Air France, BH Air, Eastern Airways, KLM, Loganair, Ryanair, TUI, Vueling
Annual Passenger Traffic:
2,400,000
Brief History:
Cardiff Airport is the only commercial airport in Wales. It opened in 1952 after Aer Lingus started a service to Dublin.
Flights to and from Cardiff
Some major airlines such as Air France, KLM and Ryanair operate flights from Cardiff Airport. Some of the most popular destinations include Amsterdam, Belfast, Alicante, Dublin and Malaga.
Getting to and from the Airport
You can get to Cardiff Airport by train or by car. If you'd like to rent a car as soon as you land, Avis, Enterprise and Europcar have offices at the airport. Parking at the Car Park 1 costs £42 for the first 24 hours, but pre-booking can lower the price.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
No
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Cardiff Airport Currency Exchange
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