Book Cardiff flights

Flybe operate 14 flights a week from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport is currently Scotland’s busiest airport and the seventh largest in the whole of the UK. It was built in 1915 as an air craft base for the City of Edinburgh Squadron’s light bomber airplanes. It is now owned by BAA, who also manage and operate six other British airports. The airport deals with over 9 million passengers a year and is looking to expand even further with plans to extend the departures hall and south east pier.

Parking facilities in and around Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh airport provide long-stay, short-stay and valet parking facilities. The short stay car park lies very conveniently just outside by the terminal building. There are frequent free coach services that run to and from the two long stay car parks, both of which are situated about 5 minutes from the terminal. Valet parking services are also available which allow passengers to leave and pick up their vehicles from the terminal forecourt.

Airport distance from Edinburgh town and other notable surrounding locations
Located approximately 8 miles east of Edinburgh Airport, lies the city of Edinburgh. Roughly 5 miles north of the airport is the town of Queensferry which historically ferries people to the local islands within the Firth of Forth area.

Transport links to Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is situated off the two-level junction on the A8 between the Gogar and Newbridge roundabouts. Two train stations, Waverly and the Edinburgh Haymarket station, are located fairly close to the airport and are accessible by bus and taxi. Regular bus services also operate between the airport and Edinburgh. The airport also provide a very convenient mini-coach service that picks up passengers from any address within Edinburgh.

Conference and other business facilities at Edinburgh Airport
There are two executive lounges in the airport. The Servisair Executive Lounge is accessible on paying a small entrance fee and the BA Lounge is reserved for British Airways club card holders. Wireless internet is provided throughout the airport. The Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel contains a number of conference rooms, the largest of which can service 220 people.

Edinburgh town profile
The city of Edinburgh has an envious reputation as a centre for higher education, culture, politics and the arts. It is the second largest Scottish city and the capital of Scotland. The settlement was originally constructed as a medieval fort and was once a strategic point for English and Scottish rivalry. Today, it is famous for its rich history, its vibrant Hogmanay celebration and the Edinburgh Festival which attracts actors, musicians and artists from around the world each year.

Cardiff Airport
Cardiff International Airport serves over 2 million people each year and is Wales’ main airport. It started its life as a small training base for RAF Spitfire pilots, but grew and expanded after its commercial potential was realised in the 1950s. It flies to destinations within the UK, Europe as well as to the Americas and is the only international airport in Wales. It is owned by TBI plc and also houses aerospace colleges and firms.

Parking facilities in and around Cardiff Airport
There are short and long stay parking facilities available at Cardiff Airport. There is also a courtesy shuttle service to and from the long-stay car park which takes passengers directly to the terminal entrance. The short-stay car park is intended for those wishing to pick up and drop off passengers and also include the Business parking area. It is located a short walk from the terminal building.

Airport distance from Cardiff town and other notable surrounding locations
Cardiff City is situated approximately 12 miles northeast of the airport. The airport is actually located in the village of Rhoose which lies roughly 3 miles west of Barry, a popular seaside town that attracts visitors with its beaches and Pleasure Park.

Transport links to Cardiff
Cardiff International Airport lies about 10 miles from the M4 motorway from which it is clearly signposted. Frequent public busses operate to and from the centre of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. A free shuttle service is available which takes passengers to the Rhoose Cardiff International Airport railway station from which train services link to destinations around Wales and England.

Conference and other business facilities at Cardiff Airport
The 51° Lounge can be found past security. This executive lounge has an entrance fee and provides internet, photocopying, fax and telephone facilities as well as newspapers, magazines and television. There are two small conference rooms for hire in the airport. The larger can hold 15 people and both have integral screens.

Cardiff town profile

Cardiff City is the capital and largest city of Wales. It gradually expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries through its coal trade and industry in the area. It is regarded as a cultural and historical centre and its interesting architecture ranges from its Norman Cardiff Castle to the famous Millennium Stadium. It also attracts visitors from around the world with its vibrant nightlife, shops and entertainment services.