CARDIFF AIRPORT GUIDE (CWL)

QUICK FACTS Name: Cardiff Airport IATA Code: CWL ICAO Code: EGFF Opened: 1942 Terminals: 1 Runways: 1 Destinations served: 43 Passengers: 1.5m (2009)

FACILITIES

Parking

Passengers have several options when it comes to Cardiff Airport Parking. Onsite Cardiff Airport car parks are primarily intended for long-term use. For short term use, Cardiff Airparks Express is available and offers commendable meet and greet services. Cardiff Airparks Express car parks are less than a mile from the airport terminal.

Offsite Cardiff Airport parking passengers can take advantage of free shuttles offered to patrons for transport to the terminal.  This can help ensure that you reach your flight well before departure time so as to not miss your check-in window. Passengers can also enjoy peace of mind knowing that their vehicle is under 24-hour watch with CCTV monitors posted around the area.

Entertainment

Once inside the airport terminal, passengers can while away their time tasting delectable dishes at one of the great Cardiff Airport bars and restaurants. You'll never go hungry with so many options to choose from. From monstrous breakfasts to light snacks, Cardiff Airport has something for everyone. Before security control, one can find Food Village, Burger King and Scrum Half Bar (usually open from the first flight up to the last flight of the day). Meanwhile, Echo Bar and Caffe Ritazza are located after security control and are also open late. Here, passengers can grab a cup of coffee or one of Ritazza’s Italian specialties.

Internal transport

For the most part, Cardiff Airport can be easily traversed on foot. There are of course elevators and ramps in the terminal for passengers requiring mobility assistance. Onsite Cardiff Airport Parking garages are only a short distance to the terminal, so need for any other mode of transport- they can simply walk. It shouldn’t take more than five minutes to reach the terminal. Off-airport Cardiff Airport Parking services are around a mile away from the airport and shuttle services run every 30 minutes between parking facilities and the the airport terminal. The journey takes just three minutes.

Departure lounges

Cardiff Airport boasts a top-notch departure lounge for passengers' comfort. The 51° Executive Lounge has a snack bar, a newspaper and magazine stand and a television. Passengers are required to be in smart casual attire if they want to utilize the 51° Executive Lounge. Those flying business class can enjoy free access to the lounge while there is an entrance fee of £12 for economy passengers. Passengers can also take advantage of Wi-Fi in the executive lounge.

There are also meeting rooms within Cardiff Airport itself and several hotels nearby offer conference facilities as well.