Cardiff Airport
Cardiff International Airport is the main air gateway for Cardiff and the surrounding part of South Wales, serving travellers heading to the Welsh capital as well as nearby coastal and countryside destinations. Identified by the codes CWL and EGFF, it is classified as a large airport and operates on Europe/London time, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, meeting transfers, or planning onward rail and road connections.
About Cardiff Airport
Cardiff International Airport is the main air gateway for Cardiff and the surrounding part of South Wales, serving travellers heading to the Welsh capital as well as nearby coastal and countryside destinations. Identified by the codes CWL and EGFF, it is classified as a large airport and operates on Europe/London time, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, meeting transfers, or planning onward rail and road connections.
Overview
Cardiff International Airport is the main air gateway for Cardiff and the surrounding part of South Wales, serving travellers heading to the Welsh capital as well as nearby coastal and countryside destinations. Identified by the codes CWL and EGFF, it is classified as a large airport and operates on Europe/London time, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, meeting transfers, or planning onward rail and road connections.
What Travellers Should Know
- Airport name: Cardiff International Airport
- Location served: Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Airport codes: CWL (IATA) and EGFF (ICAO)
- Elevation: 220 ft (67 m) above sea level
- Official website: http://www.cwlfly.com/
Runway And Operations
The airport has one main runway, 12/30, measuring 7,723 feet and surfaced in asphalt, with lighting to support operations in lower visibility and after dark. For passengers, that usually means a straightforward airfield layout compared with larger multi-runway hubs, making the overall experience feel more manageable while still supporting regular commercial traffic and standard airline operations.
Planning Your Visit
For most visitors, the airport is best approached as a practical regional hub rather than a vast transfer airport, so journeys tend to be simpler and easier to navigate. Before travelling, it is worth checking the official airport website for live flight information, parking details, transport options, and any updates that could affect your trip, especially if you are arriving early, travelling in winter, or coordinating a pickup around London-time schedules.
Routes
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FAQ
Cardiff Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom (Europe), at coordinates 51.400°, -3.340°.
- Its IATA code is CWL and its ICAO code is EGFF.
- Cardiff Airport serves Cardiff, United Kingdom. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Cardiff Airport operates on Europe/London local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Cardiff Airport sits at latitude 51.400° and longitude -3.340°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CWL. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CWL is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CWL on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Rhoose, Wales, CF62 3BD, United Kingdom, the phone number is +44 1446 711111, the official website is http://www.cardiff-airport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United Kingdom. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.