About The Airport
Just 12 miles from Cardiff’s vibrant city center, Cardiff Airport, wholly owned by the Welsh Government, is located within one of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest-growing capital cities.
Serving a catchment of 6.8 million people, the airport operates 38 direct routes and is open 24/7/365 with no slot constraints, offering unparalleled flexibility for growth.
Some highlights in 2025:
- KLM’s connects Wales to 150+ global destinations via Amsterdam
- TUI operates to over 30 destinations including Cancun, Chambéry, Barbados, Faro, Fuerteventura, Hurghada and Salzburg. TUI's growth brings an additional 2nd based aircraft in W25 and 4th based aircraft in S26
- Ryanair is flying its largest programme for 2025 from Cardiff, with flights to Alicante, Dublin, Faro, Malaga and Tenerife. Their programme has grown by 18% since 2024
- Vueling operates year round to Malaga and Alicante
- Aer Lingus Regional has increased frequency to Belfast daily
- Loganair operate up to 6 weekly to Edinburgh
- European Cargo operate regular freight flights between Wales and China.
Facts and Figures
- List of Top 5 Airlines: TUI, Ryanair, Vueling, Aer Lingus, Loganair
- Number of Direct Destinations: 38
- Number of Terminals: 1
- Number of Runways: 2
- Length of Main Runway (m): 2,354
- Passenger Numbers (mppa): 1,000,000
- Ownership: Welsh Government
- Operational Opening Hours: 24/7/365
- Total Catchment Population: 2.4million core, 4.4million secondary, 6.8million total catchment
- Aircraft Parking Stands: 17