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Cardiff Airport reveals summer and winter flight schedules

08 Apr 2026 2 minute read
Cardiff Airport departures – Image: Cardiff Airport

Cardiff Airport is gearing up for a busy summer after a record breaking Easter.

The airport’s summer schedule began this week and the airport’s winter schedule was also announced.

The summer schedule will see flights take off for destinations including:

Bulgaria
Canada
Croatia
Cyprus
Paphos
Egypt
Eire
Greece
Crete
Kefalonia
Kos
Rhodes
Zante
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain & Canary Islands
Tunisia
Turkey
UK – Northern Ireland

To view which airlines and operators fly to which destinations on which days of the week click below.

VIEW SUMMER FLIGHT SCHEDULE

VIEW WINTER FLIGHT SCHEDULE

The schedules release follows Cardiff Airport welcoming over 46,000 travellers this Easter, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period last year.

With holidaymakers eager for both sun-soaked escapes and vibrant European city breaks, the airport has built on a strong start to 2026.

The top three destinations this Easter were:

Alicante: Flights operated by Ryanair, Vueling and TUI Airways
Dublin: Flights operated by Ryanair
Málaga: Flights operated by Ryanair, Vueling and TUI Airways

Cardiff Airport

Customers also took advantage of direct flights to the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura, as well as popular sunny European favourites such as Faro and Palma.

Jon Bridge, CEO of Cardiff Airport, said: “It’s been an incredibly positive start to 2026, with passenger numbers rising and approaching the one million mark. This summer promises to be our busiest season since the pandemic, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome travellers through our doors.

“I want to extend my thanks to all our teams, whose dedication ensures customers can start their holidays smoothly and with a smile. Their commitment is what makes Cardiff Airport such a warm and welcoming place for everyone.

“With growing demand, an ever-expanding range of destinations, and exciting new options such as Toronto, Cardiff Airport is ready to make 2026 a year of unforgettable journeys for its customers.”


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