30-04-2025
TUI adds new routes and flights at Cardiff airport
TUI adds new routes and flights at Cardiff airport
If you're planning to enjoy even more sunshine, then getting to these holiday hotspots just got much easier
TUI holidays is adding new routes and flights from Cardiff Airport
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TUI has just announced a major expansion at Cardiff Airport, bringing even more sunshine within easy reach. From summer 2026, a fourth aircraft will be based at the airport, unlocking new routes and adding extra flights to some of the most popular destinations in its weekly flying programme.
Flights to hotspots like Turkey, the Canaries and Majorca will see an increase. While new routes to Portugal, Hurghada and Fuerteventura will be up and running. These new journeys will see 48,000 extra seats available.
The following routes are being added:
Hurghada: on May 26, 2026, TUI will launch a brand-new route from Cardiff to Hurghada meaning holidaymakers will be able to soak up Egyptian sunshine from May.
Faro: on May 21, 2026, a brand-new route from Cardiff to Faro will launch, taking travellers directly to the golden sands and beautiful coastlines in Portugal.
Fuerteventura: this route is new for summer, 2026, but will continue from the winter season which launches on December 20, this year. Customers will now have greater flexibility to choose when they want to enjoy the year-long sunshine to one of the Canary Islands' most stunning spots, right from Cardiff.
Increased flying routes
Due to increased demand for summer hotspot destinations, TUI is also increasing its flying frequency to the likes of Antalya, Gran Canaria, Palma de Mallorca, Enfidha and Tenerife.
The Antalya route will see an extra flight each week, increasing it from three to four flights per week
TUI will double its weekly flying frequency to Gran Canaria from once to twice weekly
The Cardiff to Palma De Mallorca route will be increased from five flights per week, to six
Enfidha will see an additional weekly flight, taking it from two to three flights per week
And customers will be able to choose from an additional flight to Tenerife each week, with four weekly flights
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TUI UK&I commercial director Chris logan said: 'We're really excited to be expanding our routes and flying frequency from Cardiff Airport to give our customers even more choice and flexibility.
"With exclusive new routes and additional flights to some of the most popular holiday destinations, we're making it even easier for travellers to visit new places from their local airport.
"We've seen the demand for destinations such as Turkey, Tenerife and Mallorca grow year on year, so this increase in capacity allows customers to explore more options when booking their holiday.
Lee Smith, Head of Business Development at Cardiff Airport, added: 'This is fantastic news and a major investment in Cardiff Airport and Wales from TUI. The recent announcement of a second based aircraft this winter, followed by today's news of a fourth based aircraft in summer 2026, shows the confidence TUI has in the market.
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"TUI's latest expansion means there will be an additional 48,000 holidays available with TUI from Cardiff next summer, including new routes to Faro and Hurghada. We look forward to working with the TUI team to continue growing in Wales.'
