TUI is launching two model new direct routes – one to Faro in Portugal and one other to Hurghada in Egypt.
This comes because the journey big revealed plans to station a fourth plane at Cardiff Airport for summer time 2026.
That brings the whole to over 250,000 seats throughout the season. TUI will function 56 flights every week, serving 25 completely different locations – giving Welsh travellers loads of sunshine choices proper on their doorstep.
The Hurghada route kicks off on Could 2, with flights operating twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

TUI is launching two model new direct routes
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Sitting on Egypt’s Pink Coastline, Hurghada boasts year-round sunshine, gorgeous coral reefs and world-class snorkelling and diving spots.
The worth is tough to beat too – you possibly can seize a pint for round £1.50 in native bars, and consuming out prices roughly 70 per cent lower than again dwelling.
Discount hunters will discover nice offers on leather-based items, jewelry and spices on the native markets. The Faro service will get underway on Could 21, working twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. It’s the excellent gateway to the Algarve, simply two and a half hours from Cardiff.
Solar-seekers can sit up for attractive golden seashores, dramatic coastal surroundings and a few really excellent golf programs. The charming outdated cities are value exploring, too.
It’s also reasonably priced, as Britons can decide up a bottle of wonderful native wine for as little as £3. The Algarve has lengthy been a favorite for Britons wanting a relaxed seashore vacation with a mixture of actions, all inside simple attain.
Industrial director at TUI UK, Chris Logan, stated: “We’re stepping up our Cardiff programme with a further plane and two standout new locations for Summer season 2026. Including Faro and Hurghada expands an already spectacular lineup of sunshine getaways for Welsh holidaymakers.

The flights run from summer time 2026
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“From the Algarve’s seashores and world-class golf to Egypt’s unimaginable snorkelling and unbeatable worth, these routes strengthen a various community of holidays all accessible direct from Cardiff. We’re centered on giving prospects in Wales extra alternative, extra flexibility, and the benefit of flying from their native airport.”
CEO of Cardiff Airport, Jon Bridge, added: “That is actually nice information for our prospects and for everybody who loves beginning their vacation near dwelling. TUI’s choice so as to add two new summer time routes and base a fourth plane at Cardiff is a incredible dedication to our airport and to Wales.
“It means much more alternative, nice worth and comfort for Welsh holidaymakers. With the extra fourth-based plane, there are over 250,000 seats on sale for the summer time 2026 season, which is over 45,000 extra seats than summer time 2025.
“We’re delighted to proceed working carefully with TUI and sit up for serving to much more prospects take pleasure in a easy, stress-free begin to their vacation and uncover new locations from Cardiff.”

