Flights to Cardiff (CWL) Airport

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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 £67. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Direct flights to Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Aer Lingus and British Airways both fly direct to Cardiff.
The cheapest month to fly to Cardiff is usually April.
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.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Cardiff is £67. 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.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Cardiff Airport is Friday, 10 April 2026.
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.
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£67
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 19 mins
Most popular airlineAer Lingus
Average flights per week15

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How to find cheap flights to Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • £67 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.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to CWL changes.

  • It's generally recommended to book around one month ahead of your travel date. This is when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Cardiff, where Cardiff Airport is located.

  • Expand your search for cheap flights to Cardiff by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' box. This lets you compare prices for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.

  • Search for plane tickets to Cardiff Airport that come with a stop or two. Taking an indirect route can help you save. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Cardiff

  • June is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Cardiff.

  • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to CWL that fits your plans and budget.

  • June is the most popular month for flights to CWL. It's the perfect time to experience Cardiff at its liveliest.

  • April is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Cardiff then.

  • With averages of between 11ºC and 22ºC, July is when Cardiff is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.

  • Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC to 9ºC.

  • September is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Cardiff.

  • The wettest time of year is November. Travel then and you can expect to get around ten days of rainfall.

Travelling 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:

  • Ryanair is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 81% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule, making it a wise choice when reserving your CWL plane ticket.

  • The local timezone at CWL is UTC+0.

  • Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Cardiff Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to CWL:

  • Start your Cardiff adventure sooner by picking up a car hire in CWL. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Enterprise are leading suppliers to take your pick of here.

  • Flights taking off from Cardiff Airport reach their destination as scheduled 66% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.

  • Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff, Wales, the United Kingdom.

Getting to central Cardiff from Cardiff Airport (CWL)

Cardiff highlights

  • Put these popular sights at the top of your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Cardiff:

    • Cardiff Castle: Located around 0.16 kms (0.10 miles) north-west of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.

    • Dyffryn Gardens: Here's where you can slow the tempo down a little when exploring Cardiff. This park is roughly 10 kms (6 miles) south-west of the centre.

    • Cardiff Bay: Need another good reason to visit Cardiff? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 3 kms (2 miles) south of the city centre.

How to get to Bristol from Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • Heading for the nearby city of Bristol? It's about 88 kms (55 miles) from CWL. Give yourself around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Plan for a journey time of 3 hours or so when making your way to Bristol on public transport.

Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newport

  • Newport is located around 32 kms (20 miles) from Cardiff Airport. If that's your destination, the ride by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • The drive time to Newport is roughly 45 minutes.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • There's a whole lot more to experience in the United Kingdom, starting with London. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-sees in this city, which is around 225 kms (140 miles) east of Cardiff. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the major airport in London.

  • Birmingham is another standout destination in the United Kingdom and is roughly 153 kms (95 miles) north-east of Cardiff. Get right to the good parts at attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre. Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the main gateway to this city.

  • Say yes to more adventures in Bristol, which is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) east of Cardiff. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge all make a strong case for visiting. You can get here by flying to Bristol Airport (BRS).

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