Cardiff Airport Information (CWL) Services at Cardiff Airport
Located in the capital of Wales, Cardiff International Airport sees about 1.5 million passengers every year. This facility stands as a primary launch point for travel within Wales and the southern UK, serving a total of 13 UK and European destinations. With a range of dining options, business services and activity zones geared towards children and their families, this one-terminal airport offers ample facilities that are fully-equipped to handle all modes of travel.
Terminals Check-In and Arrival at Cardiff Airport
Cardiff International Airport is contained in a single omni-terminal that has recently been refurbished and is divided into two levels. Check-in for Departures is located on the first floor and all arrivals exit on the ground floor of the main concourse. An information desk is located on the first floor of the main concourse.
Shopping, eating and business facilities at Cardiff
Duty-free shopping is available in the Departures Lounge, offering perfume, electronics, confectionary, alcohol and tobacco. Overlooking the runway, the food court offers a wide range of dining options and features several restaurants and cafés as well as a traditional pub that serves real ale along with on-tap lagers and snacks.
Basic business services are available at the main information desk. Photocopies can be made here and a fax machine is available. Other facilities include two children's game zones and a baby-changing area.
Parking and drop off at Cardiff
Passengers wishing to park their vehicle for no more than one day can use the short-stay car park, paid in increments of 30 minutes up to 24 hours. For the sake of convenience, long-term business passengers may also wish to park here at rates which are slightly higher than those in the long-stay car park. A courtesy shuttle links the main terminal to the long-stay car park during the summer months. Rates are charged daily, with reduced daily charges for stays longer than 15 days. Advanced booking can be made online with the potential for greater savings. Both car parks are fully accessible to disabled persons, with dedicated parking spaces and ramps.
Getting into the city of Cardiff
Travel from the airport to the city centre takes approximately 30 minutes. A new train service runs hourly to Cardiff for connections to other destinations in the UK; another line runs west to Bridgend for further travel in southwest Wales. Airport shuttles depart regularly for the Central Bus and Train stations, while at least seven city buses service Cardiff International Airport as well as a variety of other local destinations. The main bus, X91, departs on the half hour for the city centre. Taxis are available for travel to the city and disabled travellers should contact Cardiff Airport Taxis for special services. Three major car rental firms are located at the airport. Advance bookings will ensure that you get the car of your choice.
Telephone: +44 1446 711111
Website: www.cwlfly.com
