Airport information
Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at Cardiff International Airport, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Picking someone up
Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.
Picking upPermittedFree within 20 minutes.Pick-up is also possible here, with the first 20 minutes free. Car Park 2 is accessed via the Eastern approach (Port Road) only.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Car Park 2
Dropping someone off
Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.
Dropping offPermittedThe Drop off Zone is located directly outside the terminal. A fee applies for every 10 minutes. Vehicles must not be left unattended; vehicles left unattended may be removed.
Dropping offPermittedFree within 20 minutes.A drop-off and pick-up area is also available in Car Park 2. The first 20 minutes are free.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Car Park 2
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