Exciting times at Cardiff Airport! After a bustling summer, seeing a 5.3% rise in travellers, the airport is gearing up for an even more thrilling 2026. Despite Loganair’s decision to scrap the Cardiff-Edinburgh route from January, the airport team is already hard at work, negotiating with other airlines to reconnect Wales and Scotland ASAP.
Ryanair, celebrating a decade of flying from Cardiff, is set to expand its offerings this winter with routes to Alicante, Dublin, and Tenerife. Next summer, TUI takes centre stage by adding a fourth aircraft to its Cardiff base. Can’t wait for more sunny getaways? TUI’s bringing new routes to Faro and Hurghada with Fuerteventura flights extended into the winter season, plus exciting winter trips to Cancún and Fuerteventura.
Ski lovers, rejoice! Crystal Ski Holidays returns for another season with getaways to Chambéry in the French Alps, and now to Salzburg too. Cardiff travellers, gear up for more incredible travel choices right from your doorstep!
Get this – the massive runway facelift is also wrapping up, ensuring smooth operations for years. Plus, Swissport, now manning the cargo front, promises better facilities and equipment all round.
And there’s more! Come November, Jon Bridge, armed with over 30 years in retail and transport, takes the role of chief exec. Ceri Mashlan, Cardiff Airport’s operations director, beams about one of their “strongest summers in recent years,” thanks to local support and strong partnerships.
It looks like brighter skies for Cardiff Airport with new destinations, continuous upgrades, and a local touch that makes Welsh travellers proud. Fly local, fly happy! 🛫✨