By Air
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is located at Rhoose, near Barry, about 12 miles west of Cardiff City Centre. The airport, which is extensively equipped for large passenger and cargo aircraft, is accessed via the A4232 from Cardiff city centre, A4050 from Culverhouse Cross, then A4266 and B4265 to the west of Barry. All routes to the airport are well signposted.
Flight destinations include Amsterdam, Paris, Cork, Dublin, Manchester and Toronto by Scheduled airlines, and numerous destinations through Charter operators.
Low Cost operator BMIbaby operates to Spain, Italy, Switzerland and UK airports, with flights throughout the week to some destinations. Bus Services number X91 and 95 connect the airport with Cardiff Central Bus and Train stations,and Car Rental Hire is available at the airport. "Airport Taxis" are based at the main Arrivals Terminal.
See the Cardiff Airport website or phone 01446 711111 for more details.
For Charter and Scheduled Flights, contact Cardiff Air Travel for details on (01446)711 777. Flight Arrivals at Cardiff International can be accessed on UK TV Teletext and these websites: CWL, BMIbaby, KLM, Ryanair, Airwales.
Other Gateways to Wales
Cardiff is very accessible from several major airports, european ferries, the Eurostar Express, and the main M4 Motorway from London. Visit Eurostar's website or call +44 8000 96 99 92 (08000 969992).
Cardiff International Airport has excellent links through Amsterdam Airport to many European and US destinations.
London (Heathrow) Airport is reached in under 2 hours along the M4 Motorway.
London (Gatwick) Airport is approximately 4 hours away.
Manchester Airport is about 3 hours by rail.
Birmingham Airport is about 3 hours by rail.
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