About The Airport

Cardiff Airport is the National Airport of Wales and a gateway to the UK

Proudly owned by the Welsh Government, Cardiff Airport connects Wales, the South West of England, and beyond, to the world.

Just 12 miles from Cardiff’s vibrant city centre, one of the UK’s fastest-growing capitals, we serve a catchment area of 6.8 million people. With 38 direct routes, 24/7 operations, and no slot constraints, we offer unparalleled flexibility for growth.

Facts and Figures

• List of Top 5 Airlines: TUI, Ryanair, Vueling, Aer Lingus, KLM
• 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