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Holidays From Cardiff Airport

Start your next holiday from Cardiff Airport (CWL), the gateway to Wales and the country’s busiest airport. Serving travellers from across South Wales and beyond, Cardiff Airport offers a convenient and well-connected departure point for both European and longer-haul holidays.

Located around 12 miles west of Cardiff in the Vale of Glamorgan, approximately a 30-minute drive from the city centre, the airport has been in operation for more than 70 years. Cardiff Airport offers over 50 direct routes, alongside hundreds of connecting destinations, operated by a range of established airlines including KLM, Ryanair and Qatar Airways, providing access to destinations across Europe and further afield.

Newmarket Holidays offers a selection of escorted holidays from Cardiff Airport, including festive Christmas and New Year tours, scenic European breaks and relaxed cultural stays. Popular options include tours through Portugal, stays in the Paradores of Spain, and escapes to France, alongside a wider range of escorted tours designed to combine convenience with carefully planned itineraries.

Featured holidays from Cardiff Airport

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Town amongst the fjords of Norway and its mountains
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The Beautiful Fjords of Western Norway
Norway
On this escorted tour to Western Norway you’ll visit the country’s breathtaking fjords, and enjoy a boat trip along the North Sea coast to remote Bergen.Best SellingRail+ 2 More
  • Discover the region on a fascinating 'Fjord Life' tour
  • Experience a warm welcome, stunning scenery and beautiful views
  • Tour Norway's interior on unforgettable optional excursions to the Jostedal Glacier, and to Myrdal, Flam and Gudvangen
  • 8 days from £1,424 pp

    was £1,675 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    April 2026 - October 2027

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    14 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    3 included

  • Meals

    14 included

 Alhambra Palace, Granada
Free Premier Airport Package
The Majestic Cities of Andalucia - Premier Collection
Spain
A small-group experience set in the core of southern Spain’s most enriching Moorish capitals, based around exceptional hotels, and with access to renowned landmarks. Premier CollectionSmall Group+ 5 More
  • Discover the mountaintop city of Ronda and take in panoramic views from the impressive Puente Nuevo bridge
  • Wander around Córdoba and its most famed landmarks, Mezquita-Cathedral and Córdoba Synagogue, one of the last synagogues in Spain
  • Explore lively Seville and the impressive royal palace, UNESCO-listed Royal Alcázar of Seville
  • 8 days from £1,895 pp

    was £2,105 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    April 2026 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    12 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    9 included

  • Meals

    7 included

View of the Pont D’Avignon bridge, with the river water in the forefront and a boat coming from the right. In the distance, on the other side of the bridge is a grey palace. The sky is blue.
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Carcassonne, Avignon and Beautiful Provence
France
Visit Provence, Avignon and the Pont du Gard, cruise along the Canal du Midi and explore Carcassonne on this wonderful holiday to the south of France.Scenery & NatureHistory & Culture+ 1 More
  • Enjoy a visit to majestic Avignon and the stunning Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard
  • Board a delightful cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi
  • Set off on a guided walking tour of historic, walled Carcassonne, including the inner Chateau and the beautiful church of St Nazaire
  • 6 days from £782 pp

    was £919 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    April 2026 - October 2027

  • Duration

    6 days

  • Depart From

    15 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    4 included

  • Meals

    5 included

 Plaza De Espana Seville
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Seville, Granada and Classic Spain
Spain
Explore Seville and Cordoba, Granada and its impressive Alhambra Palace, and enjoy the chance to visit Ronda on this holiday to southern Spain.Best SellingFly Local+ 2 More
  • Explore Granada's world-renowned Alhambra and its exquisite gardens on a guided tour
  • Stay in the heart of the ‘real’ Andalucia in the hills behind the sun-kissed Costa
  • Enjoy a full-day visit to Seville, the city of flamenco
  • 8 days from £1,008 pp

    was £1,185 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    April 2026 - November 2027

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    19 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    6 included

  • Meals

    7 included

Toledo, Spain
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Madrid, Toledo & Salamanca
Spain
Uncover the colourful history of Spain’s central region with visits to its provincial centres and their most impressive UNESCO-listed landmarks.City / CentralHistory & Culture+ 2 More
  • Meander through Madrid, Spain’s metropolitan capital, with a tour of its most lively public squares
  • Marvel at Segovia’s finest landmarks, from its 160-arch Roman aqueduct to the city’s famous medieval castle
  • Explore Toledo, home to a diverse collection of religious quarters and a magnificent hilltop castle
  • 8 days from £1,832 pp

    was £2,289 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    April 2026 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    17 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    6 included

  • Meals

    8 included

Paradors, Spain
Free Premier Airport Package
Historic Paradores of Hidden Spain - Premier Collection
Spain
Experience the luxury and history of Spain with Newmarket Holidays. Stay in iconic paradors and discover the best of the country. Book now.Premier CollectionSmall Group+ 2 More
  • Soak up the royal history and elegant atmosphere of your parador hotels
  • Explore Santillana del Mar – one of Spain’s prettiest villages
  • Revel in relaxed Gijón and the historic Asturian capital, Oviedo
  • 8 days from £1,845 pp

    was £2,049 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    May 2026 - October 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    15 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    7 included

  • Meals

    11 included

Cardiff Airport key information

Cardiff Airport serves all passenger flights from a single terminal, making it straightforward to navigate. The airport has two runways, and operates 24 hours a day, supporting early morning departures and late-night arrivals.

Passenger facilities at Cardiff Airport include the 51° Executive Lounge, World Duty Free, currency exchange and cash services, as well as special assistance services for those who require additional support. The airport also handles cargo operations alongside passenger services.

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