CWL
Cardiff International Airport
Cardiff · United KingdomICAO EGFF
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is an airport serving Cardiff, United Kingdom, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 51° 23' 48.1" N, 3° 20' 36.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. With 20 direct destinations served by 14 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/London (GMT+1).
Destinations
20
Airlines
14
Elevation ft
220/ 67m
Europe/London
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
CWL
ICAO Code
EGFF
City
Cardiff
Country
United Kingdom
Elevation
220 ft
Local Time
05:47 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:51.3967°
Longitude:-3.3433°
Popular Routes from CWL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGP | Malaga, Spain | 1,018 mi | 2h 36m | medium-haul | 256 kg | View |
| ALC | Alicante, Spain | 916 mi | 2h 14m | short-haul | 376 kg | View |
| JER | Jersey, Jersey | 160 mi | 0h 48m | short-haul | 66 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 353 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 145 kg | View |
| BCN | Barcelona, Spain | 744 mi | 1h 54m | short-haul | 305 kg | View |
| EDI | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 315 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 129 kg | View |
| GLA | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 313 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 128 kg | View |
| ORY | Paris, France | 314 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 129 kg | View |
| TFS | Tenerife, Spain | 1,752 mi | 3h 59m | medium-haul | 440 kg | View |
| BHD | Belfast, United Kingdom | 246 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 101 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CWL
14 active airlines serving Cardiff International Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
Air France
AFFrance
Air Malta
KMMalta
Alitalia
AZItaly
CityJet
WXIreland
Eastern Airways
T3United Kingdom
Flybe
BEUnited Kingdom
Formosa Airlines
VYTaiwan
Germanwings
4UGermany
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Star1 Airlines
V9Lithuania
Transavia France
TOFrance
Vueling Airlines
VYSpain
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Cardiff International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Bristol | United Kingdom | 43 km |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Exeter | United Kingdom | 74 km |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Golouchestershire | United Kingdom | 98 km |
| Bournemouth Airport | BOH | Bournemouth | United Kingdom | 126 km |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Hawarden | United Kingdom | 200 km |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Liverpool | United Kingdom | 218 km |
| Southampton Airport | SOU | Southampton | United Kingdom | 148 km |
| Newquay Cornwall Airport | NQY | Newquai | United Kingdom | 158 km |
Other Airports in United Kingdom
Aberdeen Dyce Airport
ABZAberdeen
Anglesey Airport
VLYAngelsey
Barra Airport
BRRBarra
Belfast International Airport
BFSBelfast
George Best Belfast City Airport
BHDBelfast
Benbecula Airport
BEBBenbecula
Birmingham International Airport
BHXBirmingham
Blackpool International Airport
BLKBlackpool
Bournemouth Airport
BOHBournemouth
Bristol Airport
BRSBristol
Campbeltown Airport
CALCampbeltown
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport
DSADoncaster, Sheffield
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 51° 23' 48.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 3° 20' 36.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 51.396702
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -3.343330
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/London
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:47 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 220 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 67 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Cardiff International Airport?
The IATA code for Cardiff International Airport is CWL, and its ICAO code is EGFF. The airport is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
How many destinations can you fly to from CWL?
There are 20 direct destinations available from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
What airlines fly from CWL?
There are 14 airlines operating from CWL, including Aer Lingus, Air France, Air Malta, Alitalia, CityJet, and more.
What timezone is Cardiff International Airport in?
Cardiff International Airport is in the Europe/London timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Cardiff International Airport?
Cardiff International Airport sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level.
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