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Flybe operate 12 flights a week from Cardiff to Paris

Cardiff to Paris Flights

The availability of international flights from Cardiff has dramatically increased in recent years and you can now fly from the Welsh capital to over fifty destinations around the world. Cardiff is the only Welsh airport offering international flights and serves around 2 million passengers per year.

Cardiff Airport

Cardiff Airport began life as a satellite aerodrome during the Second World War but began operating commercial flights in the 1950s. In 2004 the Welsh airport reached the landmark of serving one million passengers for the first time. Today, Cardiff International Airport is considered one of the most successful regional airports in the UK.

Parking Facilities in and around Cardiff Airport

Passengers taking flights from Cardiff can be dropped off just in front of the terminal building but to collect passengers, drivers should go to the short stay car park located just a short walk from the building. The first 20 minutes are free but parking is allowed up to 24 hours, with higher rates applying after four hours.

For longer stay parking, passengers should follow signs for long stay car park, which can even be pre-booked online. A free shuttle bus operates between the long stay car park and the terminal building.

Airport distance from Cardiff town and other notable surrounding locations

The airport is located near Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan and only 12 miles west of Cardiff city.

Transport links to Cardiff

To reach the airport to catch flights from Cardiff, a rail link connects to Cardiff Central and Bridgend and a free shuttle bus service meets every train and transports passengers to the terminal. A local express bus service operates 7 days a week from Cardiff Central Station to the airport.

Conference and other business facilities at Cardiff Airport

The 51° Lounge is Cardiff Airport’s executive lounge and is open to both business and leisure passengers. Facilities available include fax, photocopier, telephone, wireless internet and refreshments. Meeting rooms are not available, although a selection of nearby hotels can offer these.

Paris Airport

Charles de Gaulle is one of the world’s busiest flight centres and the main international airport in France. Construction began in 1966 but service did not commence until 1974. For those taking flights to Paris and arriving at Charles de Gaulle, you will be one of around sixty million passengers per year utilising the airport.

Parking Facilities in and around Paris Airport

Both terminals have large dedicated parking areas with covered bays, and where direct access to the terminal building is not available, a free shuttle service will take you there in minutes.

Airport Distance from Paris town and other notable surrounding locations

The airport is located 25 kilometres north east of Paris and covers over 12 square miles of land. It is spread across six communes and three départments.

Transport links to Paris

When arriving on flights to Paris, the cheapest option to reach Paris city centre is the RER train, which connects with the Metro. You can also take an airport bus or shuttle service or make use of the taxis available in front of the terminal.

Conference and other business facilities at Paris Airport

For business passengers taking flights to Paris, there are a number of conference and business facilities available. Terminal 2 offers two lounges with wireless internet access and the Business Centre in Terminal 1 boasts eight meeting rooms. An additional office and lounge facility in Terminal 1 provides fax and photocopying services to business travellers.