Explore United Kingdom

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) Guide

Cardiff International Airport (CWL/EGFF) is located in Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom, and serves Cardiff and the wider South Wales region. It is Wales’s main airport and handles scheduled passenger services.

IATA CWL ICAO EGFF Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
n/a average Google rating
0 reviews collected
Yes scheduled service

Quick Facts

Core identifiers and coordinates pulled from the airport dataset.

IATA
CWL
ICAO
EGFF
City
Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan
Country
United Kingdom
Airport type
medium airport
Scheduled service
Yes
Coordinates
51.3967, -3.3433
Elevation
220 ft

Cheap flights from Cardiff International Airport

Popular routes from CWL with the lowest cached price. Prices were last checked on Jun 1, 2026.

View all flights

Live flights to and from CWL

Real-time aircraft positions, filtered to flights with CWL as origin or destination.

outbound inbound loading…

Plan your departure from Cardiff International Airport

Use the pre-flight checklist to estimate when to arrive, what to prepare, and what to check before leaving for the airport.

Create my checklist

Lost something at Cardiff International Airport?

Use the independent Lost & Found helper to decide who to contact first, what details to prepare, and what message to send.

Start lost item helper

Choose a taxi or transfer for Cardiff International Airport

Compare taxi, private transfer, minibus, public transport, and car rental options based on passengers, luggage, timing, and travel priority.

Find my transfer option

Plan your route around Cardiff International Airport

Use the independent airport map to review terminal location, parking, pickup, taxi, public transport, and car rental planning points.

Open airport map

Weather at Cardiff International Airport

Designed for current weather snapshots tied to airport coordinates.

16.2°C

Mainly clear

Updated 2026-06-02 12:45:00
Feels like
14.1°C
Wind
27.0 kph
Visibility
17.3 km
Humidity
79%

Map / Location

Coordinates, map context, nearby airports and quick jump to Google Maps.

Restaurants near Cardiff International Airport

Closest places to eat around the airport, by distance.

Hotels near Cardiff International Airport

Closest places to stay around the airport, by distance.

Airport Photos

Recent traveler photos stored with airport review data.

How to get from Cardiff International Airport

Transport options from the airport to your destination, styled more like a travel guide than a plain directory block.

01 Taxi
Taxi ranks at Cardiff Airport (CWL) are located directly outside the terminal building. Passengers are advised to use official, metered taxis or pre-booked licensed taxi services. Fares vary depending on destination, traffic, time of day, and any applicable waiting or luggage charges.
02 Car rental
Car rental at Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is usually available from desks or pickup points located in or near the arrivals area. Booking ahead is recommended, especially during busy travel periods, to help ensure vehicle availability and a smoother pickup process.
03 Public transport
Cardiff Airport (CWL) is linked to **Rhoose Cardiff International Airport railway station**, with Transport for Wales rail services toward Cardiff and Bridgend, and a shuttle connection between the station and terminal. Local bus services also serve the airport and nearby towns such as Barry and Cardiff, but routes can change. Check current bus, rail, and airport shuttle schedules before travelling.
04 Airport transfer
Private airport transfers at Cardiff International Airport (CWL) can typically be pre-booked in advance for travel to Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, and other destinations in South Wales. Some hotels may offer airport shuttle arrangements or can help guests organize transport, depending on the property and availability. Shared transfer or shuttle options may also be available through local transport providers, but schedules and booking requirements should be checked before travel.
05 Distance to city center
Distance-to-center data has not been added for this airport yet.

Parking at Cardiff International Airport

Airport parking notes are kept factual and non-speculative.

Cardiff International Airport (CWL/EGFF) typically offers both short-stay and long-stay parking options for passengers. Parking rates and space availability can vary by season and demand. Check the airport’s official website before travelling for the latest prices, booking options, and availability.

Runways & Technical Info

Ready for OurAirports runway and frequency imports.

Runways

12 / 30
7,723 ft · 148 ft wide · ASP
Lighted Open

Frequencies

APP
Cardiff Approach

119.155 MHz

APP
Cardiff Radar

125.855 MHz

Area Control
Cardiff Radar

133.600 MHz

ATIS
ATIS

132.480 MHz

FIRE
Cardiff Fire

121.600 MHz

TWR
Cardiff Tower

133.105 MHz

Traveler Comments about Cardiff International Airport

Airport comment summary if available, followed by recent traveler review excerpts.

Review breakdown

5★
594
4★
182
3★
89
2★
50
1★
85

Recent review excerpts

Paul Crook

2026-05-08 · EN

5/5

Whats not to love about Cardiff Airport ♥️ All the staff are great

Volker Bachmann

2026-05-08 · EN

4/5

Small Airport with only a few flights, for example with KLM to Amsterdam. Security Check was very fast and no waiting line. Waiting area before the gates has everything you need.

Terry JONES

2026-05-08 · EN

4/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Niamat Ullah

2026-05-08 · EN

5/5

Easy access, great food and quick security check

Milagros Gomez Orchilles

2026-05-04 · EN

1/5

So sad it is so small. We all go to Bristol and give them money! Cardiff could be a massive Airport. What are you waiting for?

Marie 1996

2026-05-02 · EN

5/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Chris Hembery

2026-04-30 · EN

3/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Ieuan Saint

2026-04-29 · EN

5/5

My favourite airport in the world. Super quick. Everything you need. I fly a few times a month through Cardiff. When i land, i'm outside the airport within 10 minutes.

FAQ

Generated from stored airport fields without inventing facts.

What is the IATA code for Cardiff International Airport?

The IATA code for Cardiff International Airport is CWL.

Where is Cardiff International Airport located?

Cardiff International Airport is located in Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, GB-WLS, United Kingdom.

Can I view airport photos before my trip?

Yes. The photo gallery on this page uses traveler-submitted airport imagery when it is available in the review dataset.

Can I open Cardiff International Airport in Google Maps?

Yes. Use the map section on this page to open the airport location directly in Google Maps.

How can I check arrivals and departures?

Flight data is currently unavailable for this airport on this page. Check the airline or official airport channels for live status.

What is the ICAO code for Cardiff International Airport?

The ICAO code for Cardiff International Airport is EGFF.