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Cardiff Airport
Several shopping outlets are located at Cardiff Airport including WH Smith, an electronics shop and bag boutique. There is a games zone located on the first floor, as well as a Bureau de Change available for outward bound passengers. There are several places to buy hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals, including Burger King and Caffe Ritazza. There are several car hire offices based at Cardiff Airport.
Parking facilities in and around Cardiff Airport
There are short stay and long stay parking facilities at Cardiff Airport. Parking in short stay is free for the first 20 minutes, making passenger drop-offs easy. There are 2 long stay car parks, one of which is pre-bookable.
Airport distance from Cardiff town and other notable surrounding areas
Cardiff Airport is 12 miles west of Cardiff and 10 miles from junction 33 on the M4.
Transport links to Cardiff Airport
There are several regular bus services running between Cardiff Airport and Cardiff centre. Taxis are available outside the terminal building, and cab fares to Cardiff centre are around £24. There is a rail link connecting Cardiff International Airport Station with Cardiff Central and Bridgend, with trains running every hour. A free shuttle bus service runs from the airport station to the terminal at ten minutes to the hour. Airbus Express bus service runs between Cardiff Central station and Cardiff Airport hourly Monday to Saturday, and every 2 hours on Sundays.
Conference and other business facilities at Cardiff Airport
Cardiff Airport has an executive lounge where a variety of business facilities are available, such as fax and photocopying machines, newspapers and magazines, alcoholic and soft drinks and snacks, and wireless internet access as well as wide screen TV. There is a smart dress code and children under 12 are not permitted entry. There are 2 conference rooms available to rent for a half or full day, offering space for up to 30 people. Facilities include integral screen and projector, with air conditioning. Buffet lunches can be pre-ordered.
Cardiff town profile
Cardiff’s rich cultural history has been influenced by the Romans, Normans and its coal-mining past, turning it from an industrial town into the international city that it is today. Once an area of mud flats Cardiff Bay is now an exclusive waterfront development. Cardiff has plenty of sightseeing opportunities. Visitors can take a guided tour around Cardiff Castle and learn about its 2000 years of history, followed by a stroll around its beautiful gardens. Cardiff National Museum contains one of the largest collections of Impressionist paintings including works of art by Renoir, Monet and Cezanne. There are a vast selection of restaurants and pubs in Cardiff, as well as a good choice of shops.
Belfast Airport
Belfast Airport has a varied choice of facilities, such as a cash machine and Bureau de Change as well as cafes and bars where you can relax with a snack and drink. There are also several car hire companies operating at Belfast Airport.
Parking facilities in and around Belfast Airport
Belfast Airport has both short stay and long stay car parks. Long stay disabled parking is situated in the short stay area. There is also a courtesy bus service which runs to the terminal building from the main car park 6 times an hour.
Airport distance from Belfast town and other notable surrounding areas
Belfast Airport can be found only 2 miles outside Belfast city centre, between Belfast and Holywood on the A2 Sydenham Bypass. It is only one and a half hours away from Londonderry.
Transport links to Belfast Airport
A bus shuttle service runs regularly between Sydenham station and Belfast Airport. Buses run to Belfast city centre from Belfast Airport every 20 minutes, and there are taxis outside the airport terminal building, with fares costing approximately £25 to the city centre.
Conference and other business facilities at Belfast Airport
There are 2 conference rooms at Belfast Airport, catering for up to 24 people. Facilities on offer in both rooms include photocopying and faxing as well as a secretarial service. In addition, audio-visual equipment, air conditioning and free stationery are available. There are no executive lounge facilities at Belfast Airport.
Belfast town profile
The capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast has a population of approximately 300,000. There are plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from, particularly around Donegall Square, where you will also find an excellent shopping area. There are some excellent places to visit around the area of Belfast. Belfast Castle in North Belfast is an 18th century building once inhabited by the Earl of Shaftesbury. It offers spectacular views across Belfast city towards County Down. Or visit the Botanical Gardens in Botanic Avenue for a fine collection of plants. You can take a black taxi tour of the city. Collected from your hotel, your driver will visit famous buildings around the city. You can even take a boat trip on Belfast’s main waterway, the Lagan and see the luxurious waterside apartments and offices which are part of the regeneration of Belfast docklands
