£23 Cheap Flights to Fishguard

Flights to Fishguard

Fishguard itself is a transport hub but it is known not for its flights but its boats: the Gateway to Ireland is home to a daily ferry service that connects it to Rosslare across the waters. Flights for Fishguard land at Cardiff, and it is a pleasant 80 miles journey through the scenic centre of Wales before the dramatic coastline and the charms of Fishguard drift into view.

Comfortably tucked on the headland between its modern ferry port and its former fishing harbour, Fishguard is a picturesque coastal resort in Pembrokeshire. It is packed with character, blessed with gorgeous beaches and awash in opportunities to really enjoy the great Welsh outdoors.

Flights to Fishguard via Cardiff

Cardiff International Airport is located 12 miles from the centre of Cardiff, in the Vale of Glamorgan at Rhoose. It is a major international airport that sees more than a million flights passengers pass through it every year.

There is always a wide variety of inbound and outbound flights to choose from so you should have plenty of carriers, departure cities and flight times available to you.

The airport offers everything that travellers may need: there are hotels on its doorstep should you need to arrange to stay nearby before or after your flight, ATMs and exchange kiosks should you want to change money into Euros in preparation for a trip across the water to Ireland from Fishguard, plenty of places to freshen up or grab a bite to eat and a good choice of car hire desks.

If you are going to need a car during your stay in Fishguard your car rental can be arranged along with your flights through Expedia, saving you all that trouble when your flight lands.

There are more than 14 airlines offering flights to destinations around the world from Cardiff Airport. Direct flights are available both within Europe and internationally.

The most popular flights within the UK are those from Edinburgh, Glasgow International, Belfast, Aberdeen and Newcastle. UK flights to Cardiff Airport generally take an hour.

After Your Flight: Reaching Fishguard

The drive to Fishguard takes just over two hours using major roads all the way. Head off from the airport towards Swansea on the M4 and keep driving till you see signs to the A40 at Carmarthen. This road will take you into Fishguard.

Taxis are available from outside the terminal at the airport but you may wish to consider car rental and arrange a few stop offs on the way: after all, there’s no need to rush a relaxing break. Vibrant Cardiff offers plenty of cultural attractions if you fancy a break before your drive to Fishguard.

Cardiff Airport is just three hours away from Fishguard by train making it a much more preferable option than bus or coach. You will need to change at Carmarthen.

However you get to Fishguard enjoy the views, walks, water sports and beaches.