Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know
Adelaide's timezone is UTC+10:30, making Adelaide ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Cardiff.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CWL to ADL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
£1,114 is the lowest price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Return flights start from £1,442. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from CWL to ADL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to Cardiff Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.16% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is approximately 17 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Adelaide Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CWL:
Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Consider booking a hotel near ADL if you're taking a late Cardiff Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with an Adelaide Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car hire or East Coast and discover more of Adelaide and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Adelaide Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide
Adelaide Airport is roughly 5 miles from central Adelaide. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Adelaide Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Adelaide in April.
Before locking in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Adelaide Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Adelaide, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CWL to ADL in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Mildura is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Adelaide. Around 210 miles away to the east, check out popular attractions including Mildura Riverfront, Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World.
Mount Gambier is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 230 miles south-east of Adelaide. No trip is complete without dropping by The Blue Lake, Engelbrecht Cave and The Valley Lake.