Cardiff Airport top destinations

Cardiff Airport acts as a base for 1.6 million passengers per year, who travel to a wide range of varied international destinations. With so many choices of flights from Cardiff Airport, it can be difficult to know which destination to pick; so to make life easier, we have identified the most popular destinations from Cardiff Airport.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam was the most popular destination for travellers from Cardiff Airport in 2010. The capital of the Netherlands is best known for its laid back, liberal atmosphere, and for being a top destination for young travellers. While there are certainly many cafes, bars and restaurants to ensure that party-goers enjoy themselves, there is another side to Amsterdam too – a more cultural side that appeals to people of every age. Amsterdam is a cultural hub that contains important museums and some stunning architecture.

Alicante

Thomson and Thomas Cook operate regular flights to Alicante, in the south of Spain, from Cardiff Airport. Alicante’s reliably sunny climate and its beautiful beaches are the biggest draw for most tourists. The local economy has boomed in recent years, which in turn has meant even more luxurious experiences for travellers; the Costa Blanca is one of the most popular destinations upon arrival in Alicante.

Palma

Palma, Majorca is the biggest port on the island of Majorca, famed for its sunny climate and its beaches. Palma is not only a beach destination and has cultural highlights too; it is famous for La Seu, a vast cathedral that was finished in 1601 and which the famous architect Antoni Guadi helped to finish.

Malaga

Situated on the Costa del Sol of the Mediterranean Sea, Malaga enjoys a warm climate, and some of the hottest winters in Europe. The summer lasts a pleasantly long time – about eight months, from April to November. Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the world but has highly modern facilities. Regular flights run there from Cardiff.

Dublin

Dublin has a wealth of attractions to offer visitors, whether they are looking for traditionally lively Irish nightlife (the Temple Bar quarter is great for this) or cultural attractions (the Book of Kells is one of the most fascinating). You can also take tours of the original Guinness factory if you are a fan of the drink.