As one looks at Cardiff Airport destinations, it would be good to understand the airport.

The Cardiff Airport is the only airport in Wales that serves international destinations. Thus, it is the primary airport for those wishing to visit Wales. That distinction brings with it a decent enough tourist crowd. It also serves as a hub for Bmibaby, which has the largest airline presence there. Other airlines having a significant presence at the airport are Flybe, Thomson Airways, and Thomas Cook Airlines. As one can see the airport is well served by the low fare carriers. This presents some good bargains for travel.

Unlike many regional airports in the United Kingdom, the top Cardiff Airport destinations are primarily international. The top international destination is Amsterdam, which is serviced by KLM. Spain is a favorite destination from Cardiff with Bmibaby, Thomas Cook, and Thomson Airways providing those flights. Dublin is a top ten destination on Aer Arann. A couple of other top ten destinations that are interesting is Portugal (Faro Airport) and Turkey (Dalaman Airport), both served by multiple airlines. These particular destinations are not often a top destinations from other regional United Kingdom or Irish airports.

On the domestic front, Scotland and Northern Ireland are favorite Cardiff Airport destinations. As a matter of fact Edinburgh is the number one route, foreign or domestic, from Cardiff Airport. Glasgow makes the top ten. Belfast does not make the top ten destination list but is close at number eleven. Bmibaby and Flybe provide the domestic routes.