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Pickup and drop-off at Cardiff International Airport

Cardiff, United KingdomIATA: CWLICAO: EGFF
Current airport: CWL

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.

  • Drop off and Pick up in Car Park 2

    Park and come inside
    Where: Car Park 2 (right by the terminal)
    • Picking up: permittedPick-up is also possible here, with the first 20 minutes free. Car Park 2 is accessed via the Eastern approach (Port Road) only.

    For all actions above: Free within 20 minutes.

    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.

  • Drop off Zone

    Kiss & Ride
    Where: Drop off Zone directly outside the terminal (right by the terminal)
    • Dropping off: permittedThe 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.

  • Drop off and Pick up in Car Park 2

    Park and come inside
    Where: Car Park 2 (right by the terminal)
    • Dropping off: permittedA drop-off and pick-up area is also available in Car Park 2. The first 20 minutes are free.

    For all actions above: Free within 20 minutes.

    Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Car Park 2

This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.

Rates and current rules

Rates and temporary rules change; the airport publishes them itself. We deliberately do not copy them.

Go to the official page of Cardiff International Airport

Official external website
SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on October 5, 2026.