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These travel tips cover much unofficial information asked by passengers flying from Cardiff Airport. It includes getting to Cardiff, airport parking at Cardiff, travelling with children, disabilities or special needs along with help on staying comfortable during the flight. |
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Travel Tips To Make Life Easier ... |
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Whether your concern is how you get to Cardiff Airport, where you can park or how you stay comfortable you'll find a bevy of travel tips aimed at making your flight from Cardiff Airport smoother.
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Located south of Cardiff, the Airport can be found easily by:
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When collecting or dropping off passengers use the short stay car park. This car park should also be used if travelling for just a day or two, or for visits to the airport for up to five hours.
The long stay car parking options are recommended if flying away for longer than a few days.
Either the long stay car park which has a free transfer bus to the airport - although note this option will add time to your journey and can be trickier if travelling with children, disabled or special needs passengers.
Alternatively try the
meet and greet valet parking service. This service means passengers simply leave their car outside the airport terminal with the meet and greet Rep, so they can move directly and quickly to check in. On the return journey, you come out to the front of the terminal where you will find your car waiting with your Rep.
It's the ultimate hassle free way to start and end to your holiday, that's perfect for passengers with young children, business travellers, or those travelling with sports equipment.
Competitively priced at £83 for one week and £118 for two weeks, depending on the company you choose. Do pre-book to guarantee availability. |
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| There's a Fast Track option that provides a link into the airport terminal, with prices starting from £11.00 for 24 hours or part thereof. |
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As soon as you arrive at Cardiff Airport make your way to check-in. This avoids any delays, especially as security checks have increased and therefore so has the time it takes to check-in. It also means you can unload your luggage for the flight so you're free to look around the shops or get something to eat without heavy suitcases in tow.
Check in following this check-in time guide:
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Type Of Flight |
Check In Time |
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Long Haul Flights |
3 HOURS before departure |
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European Flights |
2 HOURS before departure |
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UK & Northern Ireland Flights |
1 HOUR before departure |
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When at the airport keep your main luggage and hand luggage with you at all time. Don't leave it unattended. Don't look after someone else's baggage. And certainly do not carry anything else onto the Aircraft for another passenger. If asked to do this alert a member of staff immediately and also if you notice any unattended packages in the terminal.
Once you've checked-in and gone through the airport's security checks - details of which can be found in the Airport Safety and Security section to the departure lounge you need to make a note of which boarding gate you'll be required to board from. These will be displayed a short time before your flight is due to take off, and displayed on screens throughout the departure lounge. Make your way to the boarding gate in good time, especially at a larger airport as some can take up to 30 minutes to reach. |
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Make your flight as comfortable as you can by following this useful guide.
First of all you need to think carefully about what you'll need to pack in your hand luggage.
Do you, or a partner or children, need medication, what about travel sickness pills? An eye mask, ear plugs, books, magazines and music all make the flight more bearable. Even include some snacks in case you get hungry as in-flight meals can be small.
It's also worth taking a spare top in case of delays. Also a toothbrush will help you freshen up.
Think about a warm jumper or cardy too as it can get cold on the plane. If you don't wear it you can always use it as pillow.
Avoid sore swollen hands and feet by drinking lots of water. Also try and stay off the alcohol, or at the very least limit the amount you have.
If you are travelling long haul especially, take note - Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is where blood clots develop deep in the veins of the legs. Evidence suggests that long-haul passengers, because they get little or no exercise, risk developing DVT.
Walk around the flight as much as you can. Stretch out your legs, move your toes and ankles - all help to get the blood circulating.
There's advice on DVT on the Department of Health website- Click Here |
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Staying Comfortable When Flying |
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1. Upgrade |
Ask for an upgrade to Business Class or First Class. |
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2. Front Row Seats |
Ask for a front row seat that's got extra leg room, or a seat by the emergency exit. |
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3. Aisle Seats |
You'll find aisle seas will give at least one of you some extra leg room. Although it's best to take it in turns to sit here if on a long flight so you can all stretch out your legs. |
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4. Pillow |
A pillow and blanket might help you get some sleep so ask the cabin crew for some. You might find that by packing an eye mask and ear plugs you can get some extra shut eye too. |
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5. Painful Ears |
Stop suffering from painful ears during take off or landing or if you've got a cold or allergy / sinus problems. Purchase some special ear plugs that equalise the air pressure on each side of the ear drum - Earplanes, for example. |
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6. Dehydration |
Dehydration is caused by not drinking enough water and too much alcohol. So drink lots of water during your flight, it's worth taking your own bottle of water onboard. |
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7. Snacks |
Don't be hungry because your in-flight meal wasn't big enough. Pack some snacks for the journey. |
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8. Anxiety |
Flight anxiety is very distressing. Have you tried learning some breathing exercises? How about reading a book or doing a crossword whilst on board that might take your mind of things? Failing that speak to your Doctor to see if they can recommend something to help. |
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Travelling with Children ... |
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If a flight can be dull and boring for adults it will be even worst for your little ones. Here we offer some advice on how you can prepare to make their flight a little better.
Keep them occupied by packing some reading books, toys, games, colouring books and crayons - even sticker books which are great. Kids love playing together so why don't the pair of you take it in turns to make up stories about flying off to magical places?
Babies need even more careful planning - taking into account delays or little accidents that might occur. Pack plenty of baby food and milk, cold water sterilising tablets are useful if on a long flight. Pack spare nappies, muslin cloths and their dummy. Also pack a blanket from home to help them sleep, along with spare clothes and baby grows. It will get cold on the flight so make sure you've got a something warm for then to wear. |
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Disabled Or Special Needs Passengers ... |
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It's always advised that passengers with special needs or disabilities check that their ticket price includes any special assistance required at the airport or on the flight, and the airline is fully aware of your disability.
If in a wheelchair it may be that you are asked to transfer into one owned by the airline so yours can be loaded on to the aircraft. If you'd prefer to stay in your own chair check with the airline before travel to see if this is possible.
Boarding gates in larger airports can be located very far away so do leave good time to reach your boarding gate. If it is likely that you will require one of the airport's special needs vehicles book this in advance.
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