Flights to Bridgend

The nearest major airport to Bridgend is Cardiff Airport, located in Rhoose, only 16 miles to the south of the town, so your journey to Bridgend from the airport will be a short and easy one, whatever mode of transport you choose, and you will be enjoying the delights of Bridgend in no time at all after your flight touches down.

Cardiff Airport is the busiest airport in Wales and offers a broad range of domestic and international flights. The airport boasts useful facilities, with ATMs and places to change money, a children’s play centre and tourist information kiosks, as well as the usual bars and cafes and a good selection of car hire desks.

When to Fly to Bridgend

b>Bridgend has much to offer at any time of the year, but if you would like to take advantage of the sport and outdoor pursuits on offer you would be best advised to visit between spring and autumn. Otherwise you might want to time your visit to coincide with one of the many festivals and events, such as the Feastival food festival in September or the Mash Up street party in May. Or if elves are your thing, you can get into the Christmas spirit at the Elf-eisteddfod in December.

Flights to and from Bridgend

Over 11 different airlines fly into Cardiff Airport. The majority of international flights are to and from Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands, but there are also routes to France, Greece, Egypt and Malta, with flights to Germany, Italy, Jersey and Turkey starting in 2015. In addition, domestic flights to Anglesey and Norwich are due to start in 2015.

The busiest domestic routes are to and from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Aberdeen and Newcastle, while the busiest international routes are to and from Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Mallorca in Spain and Dublin in Ireland.

Transport to Bridgend After Your flight

The nearest railway station to Cardiff Airport is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport on the Vale of Glamorgan line. A shuttle bus links the railway station with the departures terminal, and a short 24 minute train ride connects the station to Bridgend station in the town centre, with trains running hourly from Monday to Saturday and every two hours on Sundays.

Bus route 303/304 runs between Cardiff and Bridgend, and bus stops on Port Road are within walking distance of the airport terminal building.

A taxi service operates from Cardiff Airport, offering fixed fares as well as telephone and online booking.

You can also drive from the airport along the B4265 (16 miles) or the A48 (19 miles) - either route will take approximately 30 minutes, though you may find yourself wishing it was much longer as you soak up the beautiful landscapes of the Vale of Glamorgan. Why not arrange a car hire with Expedia to really make the most of the beautiful countryside during your stay?