Cardiff Airport

The international gateway for Cardiff Bay and South Wales, conne

Cardiff Airport

International Airport Serving Cardiff & South Wales

Cardiff Airport is the main international airport serving Cardiff and the wider South Wales region. Located in Rhoose, approximately 12 miles from Cardiff Bay, it provides domestic, European and seasonal international flights.

The airport offers modern facilities including parking, car hire, shops, cafés and passenger services.

Location

Rhoose
Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 3BD

Distance from Cardiff Bay: approx. 25–30 minutes by car.

Getting from Cardiff Bay to Cardiff Airport

By Car
The journey from Cardiff Bay takes around 25–30 minutes via the A4232 and A4050.

By Train
Travel from Cardiff Bay or Cardiff Central to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station. A shuttle bus connects the station to the airport terminal.

By Bus
Public bus services operate between Cardiff city centre and the airport. Journey times vary depending on traffic and route.

By Taxi
Taxi transfers from Cardiff Bay typically take around 25 minutes depending on traffic.

Facilities

Short stay and long stay parking
On-site car hire services
Restaurants and cafés
Duty free shopping
Business lounge facilities
Accessible services for passengers with reduced mobility

Good To Know

Cardiff Airport handles over one million passengers annually and connects South Wales with key UK and European destinations.

It is the only international airport in Wales.

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Airport Hours (approximate): Cardiff Airport operates 24 hours a day, with passenger services (check-in, security and terminal facilities) generally available around scheduled flight times, typically from early morning until late evening.