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Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £17 for one-way flights and £34 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.




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Flights to Aberdare
The nearest major airport to Aberdare is Cardiff Airport, around 22 miles away to the south in Rhoose. Cardiff Airport is the only international airport in Wales, and it provides flights to and from a wide range of international and domestic destinations. The airport complex is well equipped to meet the needs of travellers, with ATMs, bureaux de change, tourist information kiosks, car rental desks, a children’s play area and places to eat and drink.
Flight Routes to and from Aberdare
More than 11 airlines fly from Cardiff Airport, with direct international flights to and from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Turkey and Malta.
The busiest domestic routes to Cardiff Airport are from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Belfast and Newcastle, while the busiest international routes are from Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Mallorca in Spain and Dublin in Ireland.
When to Book Your Flight to Aberdare
Aberdare is worth visiting at any time of year, but there are certain times when the town really comes to life, and you may wish to plan your visit accordingly.
The Cwmaman Music Festival is held on the last weekend of September in the tiny village of Cwmaman, just outside Aberdare. The festival has attracted some big names over the years, and also showcases unsigned talent.
The Aberdare Festival is held in May, and features live music, arena shows, a funfair, craft stalls, children’s entertainment, and more.
The Aberdare Park National Road Races is a motorcycling event that takes place over two days in July in Aberdare Park. Races are held on the Victorian park’s 0.9 mile circuit, which is the only track in Wales that takes a left course and is said to be one of the best and hardest in the country.
Getting to Aberdare After Your Flight
The closest rail station to Cardiff Airport is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, and a regular shuttle bus service runs between the airport terminal and the station, the journey taking around 10 minutes. You can catch a direct train to Aberdare from the station, and your journey should take just over an hour and a half.
You can also take a T9 bus from the airport to Cardiff Central bus station, from where you can catch a T4 or X4 to Pontypridd and then a 60 or 60A the rest of the way to Aberdare. The journey should take a little over two hours.
The easiest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Aberdare is by car, which should take you around 45 minutes. Take the A4226 and A4050 heading north from the airport, and then the A4232 until it meets the M4. Briefly join the M4 heading east, then exit at junction 32 onto the A470. At Abercynon join the A4509, which will take you to Aberdare.
You might like to arrange a car rental through Expedia in advance, so that you can pick up the car from the airport as soon as possible after your flight touches down, and be in Aberdare before you know it.
Travel information
Destination airport | Cardiff Intl. |
|---|---|
Destination airport IATA code | CWL |
Destination city name | Cardiff |
Return price | £34 |
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