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Full name: Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
Location: The airport is located 12 miles (19km) southwest of Cardiff city centre.
Time: GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +44 (0)1446 711 111.
Getting to the city: The Cardiff buss service (X91) runs every two hours during the day, seven days a week. (Tel: 029 2066 6444). Journey time to Cardiff from the airport is approximately 35 minutes and bus fare is approximately £3.40 one way. A rail link connects Cardiff International Airport to Cardiff Central and Bridgend. Trains run each direction every hour daily (every two hours on Sunday) with onward connections possible to other destinations on the rail network. A shuttle connects from the airport to the nearby train station (Tel: 0845 748 49 50). The official airport taxi operator, Checker Cars, has a desk in the arrivals hall. Approximate fare to Cardiff City Centre is £26 (Tel: 01446 711747).
Car Rental: Avis, Europcar and Hertz are represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis: The official airport taxi operator, Checker Cars, has a desk in the arrivals hall. Approximate fare to Cardiff City Centre is £26 (Tel: 01446 711747).
Facilities: Facilities include a bureau de change, ATMs, baby changing facilities, faxing and photocopying, game zones, duty-free shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. There are also facilities for disabled passengers; those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Parking: Short-term parking is right outside the terminal building, and fees range from £1 for the first 20 minutes to roughly £3.10 per hour. Long-term parking is further away from the terminal but is serviced by a free shuttle. Long-term rates are £17.50 for one day, £60.50 for a week, and £106.50 plus £5.50 per extra day for stays over 15 days. There are no pre-booking facilities, but the airport guarantees that space will be available for all cars.
Website: www.tbicardiffairport.com
Cardiff Airport Map:

Cardiff Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.