05/06/2026
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‘ Cardiff Airport welcomes over one million passengers as it becomes the UK’s second fastest growing Airport’
Cardiff Airport has welcomed more than one million passengers over the past 12 months, marking a major milestone in the Airport’s continued growth and recovery.
The achievement comes as new Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data names Cardiff Airport the second fastest-growing Airport in the UK, recording a 24% increase in passenger numbers in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year.
The strong performance reflects growing demand for flights from Wales, with both new and existing airline partners expanding their services, offering customers greater choice, more seats and excellent value fares.
Cardiff Airport proudly drives connectivity for Wales, with a growing network of destinations including twice-daily departures to Amsterdam, daily services to Dublin and four weekly flights to Toronto, providing onward connections across Canada and North America.
Highlights supporting the passenger milestone include:
More than one million passengers travelling through the Airport over the past 12 months
Cardiff Airport recognised by the CAA as the second fastest-growing Airport in the UK, with passenger numbers increasing by 24% in Q1 2026
A 14% increase in passengers compared with financial year 2024/25
Welcoming new airline partner WestJet
TUI investing in basing a 4th aircraft at Cardiff this summer
New destinations including Hurghada (Egypt), Faro (Portugal), Fuerteventura (Canary Islands), Salzburg (Austria), Toronto (Canada), Turin (Italy), and Kittilä (Finland)
Successfully welcoming more than 19,000 international rugby fans during the EPCR Challenge Cup Final, Investec Champions Cup Final and Six Nations tournaments
Ryanair’s busiest ever summer at Cardiff
Supporting thousands of jobs across South Wales and contributing more than £200 million annually to the Welsh economy
Jon Bridge, CEO of Cardiff Airport, said:
“Welcoming more than one million passengers is a major milestone for Cardiff Airport and a clear sign of the growing demand for flights from Wales. To be recognised by the Civil Aviation Authority as the second fastest-growing airport in the UK is a fantastic achievement and reflects the hard work of our colleagues and partners, as well as the confidence passengers and airlines continue to place in Cardiff. We are focused on building on this momentum, expanding connectivity and delivering long-term benefits for Wales and the wider economy.”
What’s next?
WestJet now offers direct flights between Cardiff and Toronto, with onward connections across Canada and the United States
New TUI destinations include Hurghada (Egypt), Faro (Portugal), Fuerteventura (Canary Islands), and Kittilä (Finland)
Crystal Ski has introduced new winter flights to Turin (Italy), following strong demand for Chambéry (France) and Salzburg (Austria)
Additional TUI holidays and capacity added to Antalya (Turkey), Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), Palma (Majorca), Enfidha (Tunisia) and Tenerife (Canary Islands)
Alongside passenger growth, cargo remains a major strategic focus for the business
Significant opportunities exist to grow freight capacity and attract new commercial partnerships, driving diversification and revenue generation, strengthening the Airport’s resilience and supporting wider economic growth across Wales
