Information about Cardiff Airport

Facts about Cardiff Airport

IATA:

CWL

ICAO:

EGFF

City:

Cardiff

Region:

Vale of Glamorgan

Country:

Wales

Country Code:

GB

Type:

Commercial Airport

Timezone:

Europe/London

Latitude:

51.399370

Longitude:

-3.346161

GPS Coordinates:

51°24' N, 03°21' W

Passenger Category:

International Airport

Role:

International Airport

The historical and tourist importance of the area

Cardiff is the capital of Wales and is known for Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay. The Vale of Glamorgan contains a scenic coastline with cliffs, beaches and historic villages, while nearby attractions include Barry Island and the medieval St Donat's Castle. South Wales also offers numerous industrial heritage sites, valleys and castles, including Caerphilly Castle and the landscapes of the Brecon Beacons further north.

Food, shopping and when to visit

Cardiff and the surrounding towns offer extensive restaurants, cafés, pubs, markets and independent food businesses. Welsh produce, seafood and traditional dishes feature alongside Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Asian and other international cuisines. Late spring through early autumn is particularly suitable for exploring the Vale coast and South Wales countryside, while Cardiff's museums, stadium, theatres and shopping centres provide year-round attractions.

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