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Cardiff Airport says it has enjoyed a strong summer season, with more passengers taking to the skies in routes from Wales than the year before. In the 12 months to the end of September this year, 928,000 passengers travelled through the airport which is a 5.3% increase on the previous year and flights were busier with more seats filled on services.
The airport, which has received large sums of Welsh Government investment, will see a number of changes coming into force over the coming months, including the cancellation of the Cardiff to Edinburgh route. An airport spokesperson said at the time: "The airport was disappointed to learn that for operational reasons outside its control, Loganair will withdraw its Cardiff – Edinburgh service from January 2026. “The route has been very popular with both business and leisure travellers and our teams are already in discussions with other airlines to restore this vital air link between Wales and Scotland as soon as possible.”
Looking ahead to next summer in 2026, TUI has confirmed plans to base a fourth aircraft at the airport and is launching new routes to Faro and Hurghada along with Fuerteventura which has been extended to after launching this winter season.
Ryanair marked 10 years of flying from the airport with its biggest-ever summer schedule, offering a choice of popular destinations across Europe and the low-cost airline is also expanding its choice this winter which is operating Alicante, Dublin and Tenerife.
Meanwhile, TUI is building further on its success, basing a second aircraft at Cardiff for Winter 2025. This means Welsh travellers have even more opportunities to enjoy some winter sunshine, with new destinations including Cancún and Fuerteventura.
Crystal Ski Holidays is returning for trips to Chambéry, French Alps for a second season, plus Salzburg in the Austrian Alps.
Work is also coming to an end on the runway rehabilitation project to ensure efficient operations for many years to come.
In addition, Swissport has been appointed as a new cargo handling partner, which the airport say will bring investment in upgraded facilities and equipment.
Jon Bridge will also be joining the airport as chief executive from November, and with more than 30 years’ experience across the retail, hospitality and transport sectors, Jon will focus on driving further growth, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring every passenger enjoys a warm Welsh welcome.
Director of operations at Cardiff Airport, Ceri Mashlan, said: "This has been one of our strongest summers in recent years, and it’s great to see more people choosing to fly local. "With continued investment, new routes and strong partnerships with our airlines, the future looks very bright for Wales’ national airport."
