Cardiff Airport Parking

Cardiff Airport information

Serving predominately South Wales, but also Mid and West Wales, Cardiff Airport is in the village of Rhoose, approx. 12 miles from Cardiff city centre. The Airport extends back to the early 1940s, when land in the rural Vale of Glamorgan was requisitioned by the Air Ministry to set up a wartime satellite aerodrome and training base for Spitfire pilots, RAF Rhoose. After WW2 the airfield was abandoned.

It has been owned by the Welsh Government since 2013 and in 2016 passenger numbers stood at around 1.3 million making it the 20th busiest airport in the UK in terms of passenger numbers.

In mid-2015 Flybe airline opened a two aircraft base at Cardiff Airport operating a busy network of flights to 16 destinations in the UK & Europe. Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson Airways as well as other European airlines also operate out of Cardiff.

How to Get to Cardiff Airport

The airport can be found to the West of Cardiff and 13 miles from junction 33 on the M4. Exit junction 33 on the M4 and follow the signs to Cardiff Airport along the A4232, A4050 and A4226.

If you are using a Sat Nav the postcode is CF62 3BD.

Car Parking Options at Cardiff Airport

There is a wide variety of parking options at Cardiff Airport, both on-airport and off-airport.

On-Airport Parking at Cardiff Airport

There are several on-airport parking options to choose from the Short stay surface car park to one of the Long Stay car parks. These car parks are run by Cardiff Airport

Long Stay Parking at Cardiff Airport

There are a few Long Stay options. To start we have Long Stay 1 surface car park, which is a 3-5 minute walk into the terminal. Long Stay 2 and Long Stay 3 are a little further out and you can use the free bus that runs every 10-15 minutes and will get you there in 3-5 minutes.

Short Stay Parking Cardiff Airport

The closest car park to the airport is the Surface Short Stay Car Park, no need to walk far to get to the terminal as its just two minutes to check-in. While you're away, your car stays exactly where you left it in the secured car park.

Off-Airport Parking near Cardiff Airport

Looking for a budget friendly car park, look no further than Highwayman Parking, the only independent off-airport car park at Cardiff Airport. Their friendly drivers will be happy to help you with your luggage and free airport transfers run every 15 minutes and take 5-7 minutes from the car park to the front entrance of arrivals where they drop you off. Their minibuses are also fitted with a step to enable easier access.

Highwayman are holders of an AA/Police Gold Park Mark Award for Security too, so you don’t have to worry about your car whilst you are away.

Cardiff Airport Departure Lounge

Wanting a light bite before your flight? Try Caffè Ritazza, for great coffee and freshly made food inspired by the Italian food culture or Caffi Cwtch for a warm, Welsh welcome where you can have a snack and a cuppa in a comfortable, relaxing environment, or you can grab a bite to eat on the go.

Fancy enjoying a drink and a bite to eat while watching the planes pulling up to the terminal, then take yourself into the Beer House.

Need a bit of retail therapy to pass the time, then pop into Nuance Tax and Duty Free shop, where you can make some great savings on your favourite drinks, fragrances, clothing and accessories. Some of the labels you will find there include Animal, Fat Face, Superdry and Havaianas.

Cardiff Airport Lounge

Cardiff Airports Executive Lounge offers the perfect opportunity to start your trip in relaxed surroundings, with a superb view across the Vale.

Try the range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and enjoy a light bite from the selection of local products, and catch up on the news by reading through one of the many complimentary newspapers and business magazines.

You can use the free Wi-Fi in the lounge and you will also have access to private washrooms too.