Cardiff to Abu Dhabi Flights

Cardiff International Airport

When you're looking for a change of setting, ebookers is a helpful resource for spotting competitive rates on flights leaving Cardiff International Airport. Eastern Airways, Aer Lingus, KLM, and Thomson Airways are just a sample of the carriers available at Cardiff Airport, which is conveniently located about twelve miles south-west of the city's centre. Whether you're strictly prompt or frequently find yourself forgetting the time, setting aside thirty-five minutes for travel and traffic should get you to the airport on time.

Parking at Cardiff Airport

Cardiff Airport offers two main long-term lots, both of which provide free shuttling directly to the terminal. For anyone with special needs, Long Stay 2 includes communication points where disabled visitors can call for special assistance and transportation. Making a reservation is the best option with fluctuating rates as low as £30 for a seven-day stay, while unreserved parking for a week is £61.

Ground Transportation to Cardiff Airport

The X91 Cardiff Bus from central Cardiff is an affordable option when you're traveling with minimal luggage and takes approximately thirty-five minutes to reach the airport, priced at only £3.90. Since using ebookers helps you save cash by tracking down unbeatable rates, you can also splurge on a private driver from the airport-based Checker Cars service and ride out of Cardiff in style for only £26.

Restaurants at Cardiff Airport

If you're in the mood for a quick detour before boarding your plane, the Food Village has a diverse offering of scrumptious cold and hot foods, along with snacks and beverages. For a steaming cup of coffee or tea and a variety of fresh pastries, Café Ritazza is located beyond the main security checkpoint, ideal for last-minute dining. For travellers who enjoy the simplicity of familiar fast food, Burger King is located on the terminal's first floor for a warm breakfast to go.

Flights to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the centre of government in the United Arab Emirates. Both business and pleasure travellers flock to the city to experience its rich culture and modern amenities. The city is the home of some of the largest oil conglomerates in the world. Travellers with flights booked through ebookers typically arrive at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, which can be found on Sheik Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, approximately twenty-seven miles from the city centre. Major carriers at the airport include Air Berlin, Air India, Alitalia, British Airways, Egyptair, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Australia.

Getting Around in Abu Dhabi

The city's modern development relies heavily on the use of personal cars. Rental cars can be arranged at the airport, with fees varying based on the needs of each traveller. Private taxi services are available throughout the city, with fares starting around ten dirhams, even when travelling across the city. Bus lines also crisscross the city, with fares beginning at two dirhams for one-way travel. A day pass costs only six dirhams. Travel time to hotels in the city centre from the airport typically takes about one hour by car and longer by a public transit option.

Weather and Climate

Abu Dhabi is exceptionally warm all year long. Visitors should pack light and expect to keep to air-conditioned areas to ward off sunburn and dehydration, especially in the summer months when temperatures can easily reach forty-one degrees Celsius. The winter experiences lows that only dip to around thirteen degrees.

Enjoying Your Travel

Visitors to Abu Dhabi are likely to delight in the many shopping areas and modern attractions that dot the cityscape. Travellers can visit the site of the mostly completed Sheik Zayed mosque, which is the sixth-largest mosque in the world, or enjoy a desert safari and camel race that hearkens back to the early days of the Arab world. Abu Dhabi also has helicopter tours for those wanting to experience a bird's eye view of the desert and the beautiful modern city.