Cardiff Airport Essential Travel Guide


Getting to and from Cardiff Airport

By Train

Arriva Trains Wales and First Great Western operate rail services between Cardiff Airport and a number of UK destinations. Call Arriva on 0845 748 49 50, or visit www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk, or for more information on First Great Western services go to www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk.

By Bus and Coach

The X91 a bus service operates between Cardiff Airport and Cardiff Central station seven days a week. Call 0871 200 22 33 for further information and timings.

By Taxi

Checker Cars operate a 24 hour taxi service from outside the arrivals building, contact them on 01446 711747 or by e-mailing to cardiff@checkercars.com for further information.

By Car or Motorbike

Cardiff Airport is situated twelve miles west of Cardiff, close to Junction 33 on the M4 Motorway. If using a satellite navigation system you are advised that the postcode is CF62 3BD.

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Cardiff Airport flight information

For live arrivals and departures information go to http://www.tbicardiffairport.com/en/flights/.

Disabled facilities at Cardiff Airport include

  • Dedicated special assistance team
  • Induction loop at the information desk
  • Wheelchair accessible doors
  • Fully equipped disabled toilet facilities
  • Free wheelchairs for use at the airport
  • Disabled parking bays
  • Ambulift
  • Reserved seating area with low level flight information screen and courtesy phone
Travellers with reduced mobility who require special assistance are advised to call 01446 729329 or by e-mailing PRMDesk@cwl.aero to discuss your needs.

Travelling with babies and young children

An unsupervised play centre is available at Cardiff Airport, along with baby changing and feeding facilities, with baby food warming available in the departures lounge. There are two Game zones situated at the airport with video arcade machines, located on the first floor of the building and in the departures area.

Airport Information

For a list of important contact at Cardiff Airport go to http://www.tbicardiffairport.com/en/content/8/71/contact-us.html or call the switchboard on 01446 711111.

For lost property enquiries contact Servisair on 01446 712593.

Changing money at the airport

Change Group Bureau de Change provide foreign currency services at Cardiff Airport and can be found in both the departures lounge and in the arrivals hall.