Most of Cardiff's international students arrive at one of London's major international airports, usually Heathrow, but if travelling from Europe, you may arrive at Gatwick. You can also arrive at Cardiff International Airport if you change at Amsterdam's Schipol Airport. If you have a choice of your arrival airport in the UK then you will find it easier to arrive at Heathrow or Cardiff. Heathrow is 18 miles south-west of London, and the Cardiff International Airport is 12 miles west of Cardiff City.
Many airlines produce cheaper flights for students if they can produce the necessary documentation.
The Academic Registry will countersign airlines' application forms when requested. If you are arriving by sea, there are good coach and rail connections to Cardiff. In most cases, you will need to travel into London to connect with coach or rail services to Cardiff. Tel 0990 808080. The main line rail station serving South Wales and Cardiff is London Paddington.