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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Cardiff Airport? If you want to travel to Cardiff Airport next month, return fares start from £66. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cardiff.£66 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.

Cardiff.£67 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Leeds Bradford on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Leeds Bradford.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.

Cardiff.£67 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Leeds Bradford on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Leeds Bradford.Price includes taxes and charges.From £67, select.

Cardiff.£70 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Leeds Bradford on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Leeds Bradford.Price includes taxes and charges.From £70, select.

Cardiff.£72 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £72, select.

Cardiff.£74 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £74, select.

Cardiff.£76 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £76, select.

Cardiff.£82 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £82, select.

Cardiff.£86 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £86, select.

Cardiff.£92 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Glasgow Intl.Price includes taxes and charges.From £92, select.

Cardiff.£96 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £96, select.

Cardiff.£100 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Cardiff on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Belfast City.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.

Cardiff.£101 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Cardiff on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Belfast City.Price includes taxes and charges.From £101, select.

Cardiff.£101 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Cardiff on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Belfast City.Price includes taxes and charges.From £101, select.

Cardiff.£102 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Cardiff on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Belfast City.Price includes taxes and charges.From £102, select.

Cardiff.£102 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Belfast City on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound direct flight with Aer Lingus departs from Cardiff on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Belfast City.Price includes taxes and charges.From £102, select.

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Airports near Cardiff

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Direct flights to Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Cardiff?

Aer Lingus and British Airways both fly direct to Cardiff.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cardiff?

The cheapest month to fly to Cardiff is usually June.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cardiff?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cardiff but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Cardiff Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

How much are return flights to Cardiff?

The best price we found for a return flight to Cardiff is £66. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Cardiff Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Cardiff Airport is Thursday, 18 June 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Cardiff?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cardiff is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Cardiff with?

Currently, Ryanair and Aer Lingus offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cardiff.

Flying to Cardiff

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£66
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 18 mins
Most popular airline	Aer Lingus
Average flights per week	15

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How to find cheap flights to Cardiff Airport (CWL)

£66 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Cardiff Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to CWL, the lowest fare is £33.
Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to CWL. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending updates when fares drop.
It's generally recommended to book about one month before takeoff. This is when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Cardiff, where Cardiff Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of finding cheap flights to Cardiff. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different prices.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Cardiff Airport.

Best time to go to Cardiff

The cheapest month to board a flight to Cardiff is usually June.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to CWL that suits your schedule and budget.
If you want to experience Cardiff at its liveliest, lock in your flights to CWL for June. Being on holiday during peak seasons usually means more to see and do than at other times.
Travel in December if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Cardiff are often less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. July brings the warmest days in Cardiff, with averages of between 11ºC and 22ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC to 9ºC.
Hoping for clearer skies? March is the driest month in Cardiff, averaging seven days of rain.
November has the wettest weather. You can expect around ten days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.

Flying to Cardiff Airport (CWL): What you need to know

Offering direct flights to Cardiff Airport, these major airlines make getting to Cardiff nice and easy:
If you want to fly with the most punctual carrier, book your CWL plane ticket with Ryanair. Up to 81% of its flights to this airport touch down on schedule.
When you arrive at CWL, you'll be in the UTC+0 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to CWL? These hotels near Cardiff Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Cardiff Airport delivers consistent on-time performance, with up to 81% of outbound flights completing their journey on schedule. That's good news whether you're heading home or catching a connection.
Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff, Wales, the United Kingdom.

Getting to central Cardiff from Cardiff Airport (CWL)

The distance from CWL to central Cardiff is about 19 kms (12 miles).
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to CWL, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
You can expect the ride to take about 40 minutes on public transport.
Cardiff has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:

Cardiff highlights

These leading sights should be high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Cardiff:
- Cardiff Castle: The perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) west of the city centre.
- St Fagans Castle Gardens: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment when exploring Cardiff. This park is roughly 6 kms (4 miles) west of the centre.
- St. David's Cathedral: Take on this landmark next. Around 0.48 kms (0.30 miles) southwest of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Cardiff experience.

How to get to Bristol from Cardiff Airport (CWL)

Off to the nearby city of Bristol? It's about 88 kms (55 miles) from CWL. Allow around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will bring you to Bristol in roughly 3 hours.

Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newport

About 32 kms (20 miles) away, Newport is another city that's not far from Cardiff Airport. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to make the journey on public transport from CWL.
Making the trip by car will take you roughly 45 minutes.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

There's loads more to see and do in the United Kingdom, starting with London. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-do's in this city, which is about 225 kms (140 miles) east of Cardiff. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the main airport of London.
Manchester makes a great addition to your trip to the United Kingdom. You'll find it around 241 kms (150 miles) north of Cardiff. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry rank among the top sights. You can get here through Manchester Airport (MAN).
Roughly 153 kms (95 miles) northeast of Cardiff, Birmingham is worth a detour. Top reasons to go include Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience. Flying into Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the easiest way to arrive here.