Cardiff airport information

Welcome to Cardiff Airport Parking. The airport is situated in Rhoose, 12 miles west of Cardiff City Centre and 10 miles from Junction 33 on the M4.

It's not much fun sitting in a crowded airport terminal in the height of summer, especially if your flight has been delayed. Treat yourself to the quiet comfort of a lounge normally reserved for business class passengers. Sit back and enjoy complimentary:

Tea/Coffee
Soft drink
Alcoholic beverages
Snacks
Magazines/Newspapers
Flight information

Imaginative
Each lounge is designed using imaginative textures and colours and make use of natural light and natural materials to provide a tranquil environment where you can relax, work, have a drink or just catch up with the news - it's your choice.

Important Information
Disabled access may vary in some locations, please check your individual requirements prior to booking.

Essential Information
Lounges located after Passport Control are not suitable for passengers on domestic flights unless stated otherwise.
For security reasons if you need to leave the lounge, you must take any luggage with you even if you wish to return.
Lounges have a smart casual dress code and expect reasonable behaviour from guests. Lounge staff reserve the right to refuse admission.

Smoking arrangements vary from lounge to lounge.
There is a charge for champagne. Other drinks and snacks are provided free of charge.
Lounge staff may announce your flight but cannot guarantee to do so. All lounges have flight information screens and you are responsible for catching your flight.
You may arrive at the lounge up to 3 hours before your flight time. Entry prior to this time will be at the discretion of the lounge staff.
In lounges which permit children they must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Please check your airline ticket for advice on check-in times.

As a general guide, passengers flying from Cardiff Airport are advised of the following check-in times:

Domestic flights - 45 minutes to 1 hour before scheduled time of departure
European flights - 1 hour
Holiday charter flights - 2.5 to 3 hours prior to departure.

To and From Cardiff Airport- By Car

From the M4

Exit Junction 33 on the M4 and follow the A4232. Take the first exit off the A4232 at Culverhouse Cross and follow signs to the airport along the A4050 and A4226.

Getting here by taxi

Cardiff Air Taxis are available for hire 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Advance bookings can be made for arriving and departing passengers, by calling: 01446 710693.
For wheelchair bound passengers, Cardiff Air Taxis have a specially adapted taxi, with hydraulic lift access, which can comfortably accommodate 2 wheelchairs plus 6 seated passengers.