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CWL is the IATA airport code for Cardiff Airport, United Kingdom. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where CWL is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.
CWL airport at a glance
Fact
Detail
IATA code
CWL
Airport
Cardiff Airport
Country
United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.3988° N, 3.3391° W
Timezone
Europe/London
Cardiff Airport is served by CWL in United Kingdom.
CWL is the IATA code for Cardiff Airport, United Kingdom. You'll see CWL on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.
Where is CWL airport located?
CWL serves Cardiff Airport, United Kingdom, at approximately 51.3988° N, 3.3391° W.
How do I get from CWL into the city?
Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Cardiff Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.
What timezone is CWL in?
CWL operates on the Europe/London timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.
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Cardiff Airport is served by CWL in United Kingdom.