About Cardiff Airport.

Cardiff Airport is the UK’s 21^st biggest airport by passenger numbers with 1,404,613 passengers using the airport in 2010 and the only airport in Wales offering international flights.. In 1995 cardiff airport was bought by TBI but they were acquired by Airport Concessions and Development Limited (ACDL), owned by Spanish companies Abertis Infraestructuras S.A. and AENA Desarrollo Internacional and they are the current owners. The airport has over 50 direct destinations and more than 800 one-stop destinations around the world. Airlines using Cardiff Airport include Manx2, Thomson Airways and Thomas Cook Airlines and Flybe

The airport's runway is 2,392m long and 46m wide and, on average, up to 25 aircraft can take off and land every hour. Aircraft take off and land over either the sea or agricultural land, ensuring that the airport has a low noise impact on its neighbouring community.

Cardiff Airport Information 

Smoking - Smoking is not permitted anywhere at Cardiff Airport except in the designated area which is outside the front entrance of the terminal building. There is no designated smoking area after Security.

Car Hire -  Car Hire companies that can be found at the airport include Avis, Europcar /  Alamo, Hertz and Enterprise Rent a Car.

Car Parking – If you are looking to leave your car at Cardiff Airport you can choose from a Long Stay or a  Short Stay Car Park.

Currency/Banking - There is a Change Group Bureau de Change situated on the first floor of the terminal and in the Departures Lounge.  It is open for all outbound international flights and provides instant availability of all major currencies. There is also a Change Group desk in the baggage reclaim hall for inbound passengers..

Shopping (After Security Control) – Once you have passed through passport control shops include Divine, The Nuance Tax & Duty Free Shop offering a wide range of clothing, sunglasses, bags and wallets from Superdry, Animal, Radley, Rayban, Oakley, Gucci, Calvin Klein, DKNY and many more - in the latest Spring/Summer styles plus of course you will also always get great deals on liquor, perfume, cosmetics and skincare ranges too and WH Smiths.

Food &Drink (After Security Control) - Café Ritazza and Echo Bar. Before security there is a Food Village that includes a Burger King.

WIFI - Cardiff Airport offers wireless internet access throughout the terminal. Spectrum, the UK’s leading provider of public internet access to airports, provides a pay-as-you-go WiFi service at the airport..

Airport Lounges – If you are looking to travel and relax in a bit more style there is an executive lounge that can be booked allowing you to be more comfortable and benefit from the complimentary snacks and drinks. The Executive Lounge is open daily from 0500 until 2100 with the exception of Saturdays between November and April, when the lounge closes at 1700. The Lounge is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Hotels – Express By Holiday Inn that offers a complimentary shuttle bus runs to and from the passenger terminal and the hotel and the Future Inn that is only a minute away from Cardiff International Airport and is also situated close to the city centre..

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Cheap Parking Cardiff Airport	For over 10 years Park & Go have been doing their best to bring you the most competitive prices for Cheap Airport Parking in the UK. By booking in advance you can save £££'s compared to the drive on rates at Cardiff Airport.
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