Over 928,000 passengers travelled through Cardiff Airport this summer, an increase of 5.3%
The Airport has welcomed the news, saying more passengers are taking to the skies as airlines continue to invest in new routes from Wales.
The performance comes on the back of recent investments from TUI and Ryanair, both of whom have expanded operations in Wales.
As Ryanair marks 10 years of flying from Wales' National Airport, offering its biggest-ever summer schedule, with popular destinations across Europe.
Meanwhile, TUI is building on its summer success, basing a second aircraft at Cardiff for Winter 2025. It means travellers will have even more opportunities to enjoy new destinations, including Cancun, Fuerteventura, the French Alps and a new destination, Salzburg in the Austrian Alps.
As the airport looks ahead to Summer 2026, TUI has confirmed that it'll base a fourth aircraft at the Airport, as it launches new routes to Faro and Hurghada, along with Fuerteventura, which is being extended into Summer 2026 after launching this winter season.
Despite the success, Cardiff Airport was disappointed to learn that, for operational reasons outside its control, Loganair will withdraw its Cardiff to Edinburgh service from January 2026. Cardiff Airport say it's working with other airlines to restore the route as soon as possible.
The Rhoose-based airport says it's looking to the future, as Jon Bridge joins as the new Chief Executive. With more than 30 years of experience across the retail, hospitality and transport sectors.
Ceri Mashlan, Director of Operations at Cardiff Airport, 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.”

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