Which airport should I fly into for Rhondda?

For long-haul and international flights, Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is the main gateway near Rhondda. The closest airport, MOD St. Athan (DGX), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Rhondda?

The nearest is about 17 mi (28 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Rhondda?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Rhondda

The closest airports to Rhondda, UK: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Rhondda, UK is MOD St. Athan (DGX), about 17 mi (28 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
DGX	MOD St. AthanSt. Athan, United Kingdom	17 mi / 28 km	34 min	Regional
CWL	Cardiff International AirportCardiff, United Kingdom	19 mi / 30 km	36 min	International
SWS	Swansea AirportSwansea, United Kingdom	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
BRS	Bristol International AirportBristol, United Kingdom	37 mi / 59 km	1 hr 6 min	International
FZO	Bristol Filton AirportBristol, United Kingdom	38 mi / 61 km	1 hr 8 min	Regional
GLO	Gloucestershire AirportStaverton, United Kingdom	57 mi / 92 km	1 hr 43 min	Regional
GBA	Kemble AirportKemble, United Kingdom	60 mi / 96 km	1 hr 47 min	Regional
EXT	Exeter International AirportExeter, United Kingdom	64 mi / 103 km	1 hr 55 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, MOD St. Athan (DGX) is the most convenient at about 17 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Cardiff International Airport (CWL) (19 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Rhondda. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with DGX.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near DGX saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Other cities these airports serve

Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Rhondda is MOD St. Athan (DGX), about 17 mi (28 km) away — roughly 34 min by road.