Non-stop flights to Cardiff (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport is a medium sized airport in United Kingdom. It is an international airport. In total there are 15 airports around the world that have direct flights to Cardiff, spread around 15 cities in 7 countries. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Cardiff.
Cardiff is mainly known for sightseeing & culture and its nature.
Most tourists that come to Cardiff visit one of the following sights:
- Roman Baths, Bath
- St Fagans: National History Museum
- Avebury
- St. David's Cathedral, Cardiff
- Stonehenge
- Brecon Beacons
- Tintern Abbey, United Kingdom
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All direct flights to Cardiff Airlines flying to Cardiff Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 39 flights arriving at Cardiff Airport, which are 7 flights per week or 1 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Cardiff are routes from Amsterdam (AMS) in Netherlands and Alicante (ALC) in Spain. These two routes together are operated 19 times this month, and make up for 49% of all monthly arrivals at Cardiff International Airport.
The longest flight to Cardiff CWL is departing from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 25 minutes and covers a distance of 2,531 miles (4,074 km).
List of all direct flights to Cardiff
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Cardiff, ordered by popularity.
Airlines flying to Cardiff
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Cardiff. Most flights to Cardiff are operated by Wizz Air, as they connect 9 airports to CWL. That’s around 3 times as much as Vueling, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Cardiff. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all CWL flights:
Business class flights to Cardiff
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to Cardiff, which is Amsterdam (AMS).
Intercontinental flights to Cardiff
The only intercontinental flights to Cardiff International Airport (CWL) are from Africa, as of May 2021.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Africa to Cardiff
Wizz Air is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Africa to Cardiff. They fly seasonal from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH).
International flights to Cardiff
Flights from Croatia to Cardiff
Dubrovnik is the only city in Croatia with direct flights to Cardiff. From Dubrovnik, direct flights are offered by TUI Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Cyprus to Cardiff
In Cyprus, the only airport that has a direct connection to Cardiff is Larnaca. From Larnaca, direct flights are offered by Wizz Air. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
Flights from Egypt to Cardiff
There is 1 airport in Egypt that has a direct connection to Cardiff, which is Sharm el-Sheikh. From Sharm el-Sheikh, direct flights are offered by Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in March.
Flights from Greece to Cardiff
There are 2 airports in Greece that have non-stop flights to Cardiff.
From Corfu (Kerkyra) and Heraklion (Crete), you can fly with Wizz Air.
Flights from Netherlands to Cardiff
In Netherlands, the only airport that has a direct connection to Cardiff is Amsterdam. From Amsterdam, direct flights are offered by KLM (SkyTeam).
Flights from Portugal to Cardiff
Faro is the only city in Portugal with direct flights to Cardiff. From Faro, you can fly non-stop with Ryanair or Wizz Air. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
Flights from Spain to Cardiff
In Spain there are several airports with flights to Cardiff (6 in total).
From Alicante, you can fly non-stop with Vueling or Wizz Air.
From Barcelona, the only airline with direct flights is Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Lanzarote (Arrecife), you can fly non-stop to Cardiff with Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Málaga, you can fly non-stop with Ryanair or Vueling. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Palma de Mallorca, you can fly non-stop with Vueling or Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Tenerife (Reine Sofia), you can fly non-stop to Cardiff with Wizz Air. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
Domestic flights to Cardiff
Flights from United Kingdom to Cardiff
There are 2 airports in United Kingdom that have non-stop domestic flights to Cardiff.
From Anglesey and Belfast City, you can fly with Eastern Airways.
Alternative airports near Cardiff
Flying to an alternative airport near Cardiff could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Cardiff (CWL) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Bristol (BRS) and Exeter (EXT).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Cardiff?
There are 3 airports in Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL), Bristol Airport (BRS) and Exeter International Airport (EXT).
What is the best airport to fly into Cardiff?
You have multiple options when flying into Cardiff. Although Cardiff (CWL) is a convenient airport to reach the city, the biggest airport near to Cardiff is Bristol (BRS), Bristol Airport, which offers you additional options.
How many airlines fly to Cardiff?
There are 6 airlines flying to Cardiff from 15 airports around the world, as of May 2021.
Which airlines fly to Cardiff?
Wizz Air, Vueling and Ryanair operate most flights to Cardiff. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Cardiff?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying to Cardiff.
How many nonstop flights are there to Cardiff?
There are roughly 39 flights arriving at Cardiff every month (or 7 flights each week), from a total of 15 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Cardiff Airport?
The official name of Cardiff Airport is Cardiff International Airport.
What is the airport code of Cardiff Airport?
The airport code of Cardiff Airport is CWL.
What are the most popular flights to Cardiff?
Amsterdam, Alicante and Belfast City are the 3 most popular routes to Cardiff. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Cardiff, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Cardiff?
| Amsterdam to Cardiff | 1h 25m |
| Alicante to Cardiff | 2h 25m |
| Belfast City to Cardiff | 1h 15m |
| Málaga to Cardiff | 2h 35m |
| Palma de Mallorca to Cardiff | 2h 20m |
