Holidays From Cardiff Airport
Start your next holiday from Cardiff Airport (CWL), the gateway to Wales and the country’s busiest airport. Serving travellers from across South Wales and beyond, Cardiff Airport offers a convenient and well-connected departure point for both European and longer-haul holidays.
Located around 12 miles west of Cardiff in the Vale of Glamorgan, approximately a 30-minute drive from the city centre, the airport has been in operation for more than 70 years. Cardiff Airport offers over 50 direct routes, alongside hundreds of connecting destinations, operated by a range of established airlines including KLM, Ryanair and Qatar Airways, providing access to destinations across Europe and further afield.
Newmarket Holidays offers a selection of escorted holidays from Cardiff Airport, including festive Christmas and New Year tours, scenic European breaks and relaxed cultural stays. Popular options include tours through Portugal, stays in the Paradores of Spain, and escapes to France, alongside a wider range of escorted tours designed to combine convenience with carefully planned itineraries.
Featured holidays from Cardiff Airport
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- Discover the region on a fascinating 'Fjord Life' tour
- Experience a warm welcome, stunning scenery and beautiful views
- Tour Norway's interior on unforgettable optional excursions to the Jostedal Glacier, and to Myrdal, Flam and Gudvangen
- Flights included
8 days from £1,453 pp
was £1,709 pp
Dates Available
May 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
15 airports
Excursions & Visits
3 included
Meals
14 included
- Discover the mountaintop city of Ronda and take in panoramic views from the impressive Puente Nuevo bridge
- Wander around Córdoba and its most famed landmarks, Mezquita-Cathedral and Córdoba Synagogue, one of the last synagogues in Spain
- Explore lively Seville and the impressive royal palace, UNESCO-listed Royal Alcázar of Seville
- Flights included
8 days from £2,099 pp
was £2,209 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
12 airports
Excursions & Visits
9 included
Meals
7 included
- Soak up the royal history and elegant atmosphere of your parador hotels
- Explore Santillana del Mar – one of Spain’s prettiest villages
- Revel in relaxed Gijón and the historic Asturian capital, Oviedo
- Flights included
8 days from £2,033 pp
was £2,139 pp
Dates Available
June 2026 - October 2027
Duration
8 days
Depart From
15 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
11 included
Cardiff Airport key information
Cardiff Airport serves all passenger flights from a single terminal, making it straightforward to navigate. The airport has two runways, and operates 24 hours a day, supporting early morning departures and late-night arrivals.
Passenger facilities at Cardiff Airport include the 51° Executive Lounge, World Duty Free, currency exchange and cash services, as well as special assistance services for those who require additional support. The airport also handles cargo operations alongside passenger services.
