Where You Can Fly Direct from Cardiff Airport in 2025 | Full Route List

Your complete, up-to-date guide to every direct flight leaving South Wales this summer.

Let’s face it: driving to Bristol, Birmingham, or even further afield just to catch a flight is not the one. If you live in South Wales, Cardiff Airport is the no-brainer choice for holidays, city breaks, and everything in between — and yes, the 2025 direct route list is stronger than most people realise.

So if you’ve been asking, “Where can you fly direct from Cardiff Airport in 2025?” — here’s your answer, based on the official airport timetable, updated April 2025.

✈️ European Sunshine Destinations from Cardiff airport

🇪🇸 Spain & Canary Islands from Cardiff airport f

  • Alicante – TUI, Ryanair, Vueling

  • Arrecife (Lanzarote) – TUI

  • Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) – TUI

  • Ibiza – TUI

  • Malaga – Ryanair, TUI, Vueling

  • Mahon (Menorca) – TUI

  • Palma (Majorca) – TUI

  • Reus (Costa Dorada) – TUI

  • Tenerife (South) – TUI, Ryanair

🧳 Whether it’s the beaches of the Balearics or the volcanic landscapes of the Canaries, Spain’s got you covered. TUIleads the way with full package options, while Ryanair and Vueling give you loads of flexibility for DIY holidays and short getaways.

🇬🇷 Greece from Cardiff airport

  • Corfu – TUI

  • Heraklion (Crete) – TUI

  • Kefalonia – TUI

  • Kos – TUI

  • Rhodes – TUI

  • Zante (Zakynthos) – TUI

🍉 If you like souvlaki, sunsets, and secret beaches, Greece is calling. All routes are served by TUI and ideal for package holidays — whether you want an adults-only retreat or a family-friendly hotel with a pool and snacks on tap.

🇹🇷 Turkey from Cardiff airport

  • Antalya – TUI

  • Dalaman – TUI

☀️ Two of Turkey’s most popular beach destinations, Antalya and Dalaman, offer luxury resorts, sandy beaches, and outstanding value — and you can fly to both direct from Cardiff.

🇧🇬 Bulgaria from Cardiff

  • Bourgas (Sunny Beach) – TUI

🍻 Ideal for budget beach holidays, Bulgaria is well-known for low-cost living, massive beaches, and lively nightlife. Sunny Beach is especially popular with younger travellers, stag and hen groups, and sun-lovers who want more for less.

🇨🇾 Cyprus from Cardiff

  • Larnaca – TUI

  • Paphos – TUI

🌅 Cyprus is a beauty — with its ancient ruins, buzzing harbours, and a very generous helping of Mediterranean charm. TUI flights make it easy to head straight from Cardiff to the sunshine.

🇭🇷 Croatia from Cardiff airport

  • Dubrovnik – TUI

🏰 A cracking choice for a more scenic, historic holiday. Dubrovnik gives you Game of Thrones vibes, cliffside walks, and sea views you’ll want to frame.

🇹🇳 Tunisia from Cardiff

  • Enfidha – TUI

🕌 Tunisia is making a big comeback with great value all-inclusive resorts, warm weather, and North African flavour. Direct from Cardiff? Yes please.

🌆 City Breaks from Cardiff airport

🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands from Cardiff

KLM

🛶 Fly daily with KLM for a classic city break, or use it as a springboard for long-haul connections via Schiphol.

🇫🇷 Paris, France from Cardiff

Air France / Eastern Airways

🥐 The city of love is less than two hours away, with multiple weekly flights from Cardiff.

🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland from Cardiff airport

Ryanair

🍻 Perfect for a weekend away or a connection to the U.S. via Aer Lingus, with flights every day of the week.

🏴 Domestic Routes from Cardiff Airport

🛫 Belfast City from Cardiff airport

Aer Lingus

🟢 Fly daily — ideal for visiting family, attending events, or a quick Irish escape.

🛫 Edinburgh from Cardiff airport

Loganair

🟣 Up to 5x weekly — handy for work trips, sightseeing, or just a scenic Scottish break.

📋 TL;DR: Every Place You Can Fly to Direct from Cardiff in Summer 2025

Here’s the master list, all flying direct:

🇪🇸 Spain: Alicante, Malaga, Palma, Ibiza, Menorca, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Reus
🇬🇷 Greece: Rhodes, Zante, Corfu, Kos, Kefalonia, Crete
🇹🇷 Turkey: Antalya, Dalaman
🇨🇾 Cyprus: Paphos, Larnaca
🇧🇬 Bulgaria: Bourgas
🇭🇷 Croatia: Dubrovnik
🇹🇳 Tunisia: Enfidha
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
🇫🇷 Paris
🇮🇪 Dublin
🏴 Belfast City, Edinburgh

✈️ Why Cardiff Airport?

  • It’s local

  • It’s stress-free

  • It’s actually got loads of direct routes

  • You’ll be boarding while your Bristol mates are still circling for parking

Cardiff might be small, but it’s mighty when it comes to getting you where you want to go — whether you’re after beaches, boujee breaks, or budget sunshine.

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