Cardiff airport (CWL) 

Bus - Express service T9 from Traws Cymru (Tel +44 300 200 2233) connects the enclosure with the city centre, the central train station and Cardiff Bay every 30 minutes, stopping at several major hotels. It operates from 5:00 am to 11:30 pm (6:00 am to 11:30 pm on Sundays) and journey time is 40 min. Fares from £5.00. Bus 905 from New Adventure Travel (Tel +44 292 044 2040) runs between Rhoose train station, the airport and St. Athan for £1.00, meeting all departing trains (Mondays through Fridays between 6:23 am and 11:23 pm, Saturdays from 5:45 am to 11:23 pm, Sundays from 8:45 am to 10:23 pm). The trip takes approximately 10 min.

Train - Services every hour from Monday to Saturday and every two hours on Sundays from Rhoose station to Cardiff Central and Bridgend (30 minutes journey). A shuttle service transfers passengers to and from the airport terminal. More information: Tel +44 871 200 2233.

Taxi - FlightLink Wales (Tel +44 144 672 8500) offers private or shared transport to and from destinations in Southern Wales and some major airports throughout the United Kingdom, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester. The trip to downtown Cardiff takes 30 minutes.

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Enterprise (Tel +44 144 671 2837), Europcar (Tel +44 371 384 3404) and Hertz (Tel +44 144 671 1722) have desks inside the terminal.

The airport has ATMs, currency exchange bureaus, mailbox, mobile charging stations, public telephones, internet kiosks and Wi-Fi access free of charge for 30 minutes. Inside the terminal there are also two meeting rooms. The Executive Lounge opens from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm and provides a bar, newspapers and magazines, Wi-Fi, telephones, fax, photocopiers, computers with internet access.

Food and Drinks- Bar and coffee shop in the Departures Hall, in addition to a café on the first floor.
Shopping- Duty-free items in the Departures area, newspapers, books, tobacco, sweets.
Baggage- Trolleys available for free throughout the enclosure. In case of missing luggage, contact Tel +44 144 671 1111.
Other Services- Prayer room, smoking lounges, baby care facilities, children's playground.

Several parking options open 24 hours a day are available at the airport, with courtesy shuttle service. Directly outside the terminal there is also a passenger drop-off zone which is free for 10 minutes. Payment can be made at the exit from each lot or in the Arrivals Hall. Fees

Short Stay - Directly in front of the main building.
Long Stay 1, 2, 3 - A short distance away from the terminal. The first 20 min. in L1 have no charge.

Facilities include induction loops for the hearing-impaired, contrasting signage, adapted restrooms, reserved seating areas, designated spaces in all car parks, ramps, elevators, accessible telephones and an ambulift to board the plane. If you should require special assistance or wheelchairs, inform your airline or travel agency about your particular needs at the moment of your booking or at least 48 hours in advance. More information: Tel +44 144 672 9329.

Some accommodations in the surroundings provide free shuttle services for their guests. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport (Tel +44 144 671 1117), Travelodge Cardiff Airport (Tel +44 871 559 1812), New Farm Bed and Breakfast (Tel +44 144 673 5536), Aberthaw House Hotel (Tel +44 144 673 7314), The Old Barn Bed & Breakfast (Tel +44 144 671 1352), Celtic International Hotel (Tel +44 144 650 0595), Sutton Mawr Farm (Tel +44 797 186 5963), Fox & Hounds (Tel +44 144 678 1287), The Mount Rooms (Tel +44 144 637 0145), Premier Inn Barry Island (Cardiff Airport) (Tel +44 871 527 9370).