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Plan your trip at Cardiff International Airport

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

Getting to and from Cardiff International Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.

Transport

Where you arrive, with connections and frequency.

  • TrainTrain via RhooseRhoose Cardiff International Airport railway station (outside the airport)Connection: The 905 shuttle bus links the passenger terminal with Rhoose railway station for onward rail connections to Cardiff city center and Bridgend. It operates hourly, seven days per week, and is timed to meet all trains at Rhoose Station.
  • Bus905 shuttle bus to Rhoose StationBus stop outside the main departures hall (right by the terminal)Every 60 minutes (seven days per week)
  • BusService 304Bus stop outside the main departures hall (right by the terminal)Every 60 minutes (throughout the day)

All transport to Cardiff International Airport

Parking

  • 4parking areas
Closest to the terminal
Premium Parking, 2 minute walk

All parking areas, with facts for each one

Picking someone up

Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.

  • Drop off and Pick up in Car Park 2Park and come inside
    Car Park 2
    • 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.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All pickup rules

Dropping someone off

A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.

  • Drop off ZoneKiss & Ride
    Drop off Zone directly outside 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 2Park and come inside
    Car Park 2
    • 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.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All drop-off rules

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

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