Holidaymakers hit as Vueling axes Spain flights from Cardiff Airport

Holidaymakers hit as Vueling axes Spain flights from Cardiff Airport Flights from Cardiff Airport to popular Spanish holiday destinations Alicante and Malaga will cease during the 2026 winter season, Vueling Airlines has announced A major airline has axed all of its flights between Cardiff Airport and popular holiday destinations in Spain. Vueling announced it's decision to stop flying from the Welsh airport this winter season after taking into account "the connectivity needs of each route". It comes after the low-cost Spanish airline increased the number of flights heading to Spain from Cardiff last summer. Flights from Cardiff Airport to both Alicante and Malaga will now cease from October. Vueling says it is too early to confirm plans for summer 2027. It had originally planned to run a three flights a week service to Alicante alongside flights to Malaga over the Christmas and New Year period. A spokesperson for Vueling said: "At Vueling, we are constantly analysing our network and flight schedule to offer our passengers the best connectivity options and adapt our offer to the connectivity needs of each route. "In this regard, our route between Alicante and Cardiff will not operate during the 2026 winter season. In any case, we continuously evaluate any opportunities that may arise in the future." Cardiff Airport said it was disappointed with the decision to withdraw from Wales' only international airport after almost 13 years, reports Wales Online. Alicante remains a popular destination from Cardiff, with TUI and Ryanair both continuing to offer direct flights there this winter, the airport said. Passengers who have already booked with Vueling have been advised to contact the airline directly. A spokesperson for Cardiff Airport said: "We are disappointed that Vueling has taken the decision to withdraw its Cardiff to Alicante service for the winter season. "Alicante remains a popular destination from Cardiff, with TUI and Ryanair continuing to offer direct flights this winter. "We remain focused on working with our airline partners to grow our route network and give customers across Wales greater choice from Cardiff. "We would encourage any customers affected by Vueling's decision to contact the airline directly regarding their booking and to explore the alternative travel options available from Cardiff."