What is the nearest airport to Wales?

The nearest airport to Wales is Cardiff (CWL) Airport which is 64.5 miles away. Other nearby airports include Bristol (BRS) (76.9 miles), Birmingham (BHX) (85.8 miles) and Manchester (MAN) (96.6 miles).

How long does it take to get to Cardiff from the Airport?

It takes 3h 50m to get from Cardiff to Manchester (MAN) Airport.

How do I get to Cardiff?

We recommend flying to Manchester (MAN) Airport, which is 136.5 miles away from Cardiff. The train from Manchester (MAN) to Cardiff takes 3h 50m.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 394+ hotels available in Wales.

How to get to Wales from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	58 min
Distance	96 mi
Average price	£63
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Duration

58 min

Distance

96 mi

Average price

£63

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Wales

The nearest airport to Wales is Cardiff (CWL). However, there are better options for getting to Wales. Transport for Wales operates a train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £60 - £110 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

Recommended airport

Manchester (MAN)
1. train
3h 50m
£62–113

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Other nearby airports

Dublin (DUB)
1. ferry
2. train
10h 47m
£110–210
Birmingham (BHX)
1. train
2h 54m
£58–92
Bristol (BRS)
1. bus
2. train
1h 26m
£17–38
Cardiff (CWL)
1. bus
2. train
Fastest
58 min
Cheapest
£6–9

Important airports for Wales

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Cardiff Airport
8.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling to Wales? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.