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 12 airports around the world that have direct flights to Cardiff, spread around 12 cities in 6 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 1 flights arriving at Cardiff Airport, which are 0 flights per week or 0 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Cardiff are routes from Alicante (ALC) in Spain and Amsterdam (AMS) in Netherlands. These two routes together are operated 1 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Cardiff International Airport.
The longest flight to Cardiff CWL is departing from Doha (DOH). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 50 minutes and covers a distance of 3,376 miles (5,433 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 7 airports to CWL. That’s around 2 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 are 2 airports that have flights to Cardiff in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to CWL are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Cardiff
The only intercontinental flights to Cardiff International Airport (CWL) are from the Middle-East, as of January 2021.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Cardiff
Qatar Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the Middle-East to Cardiff. They fly year-round from Doha (DOH).
International flights to Cardiff
Flights from Cyprus to Cardiff

Larnaca is the only city in Cyprus with direct flights to Cardiff. From Larnaca, direct flights are offered by Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in June.
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

There is 1 airport in Portugal that has a direct connection to Cardiff, which is Faro. From Faro, you can fly non-stop with Ryanair or Wizz Air.
Flights from Qatar to Cardiff

In Qatar, the only airport that has a direct connection to Cardiff is Doha. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Spain to Cardiff

If you are looking for a direct flight from Spain to Cardiff, there are 4 airports to choose from.
From Alicante, you can fly non-stop with Vueling or Wizz Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in January 2021.
From Málaga, you can fly non-stop with Ryanair or Vueling.
From Palma de Mallorca, you can fly non-stop with Vueling or Wizz Air.
From Tenerife (Reine Sofia), the only airline with direct flights is Wizz Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends 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 12 airports around the world, as of January 2021.
Which airlines fly to Cardiff?
Wizz Air, Vueling and Eastern Airways 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 and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Cardiff.
How many nonstop flights are there to Cardiff?
There are roughly 1 flights arriving at Cardiff every month (or 0 flights each week), from a total of 12 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?
Alicante, Amsterdam and Anglesey 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?
Alicante to Cardiff | 2h 20m |
Amsterdam to Cardiff | 1h 25m |
Anglesey to Cardiff | 50m |
Belfast City to Cardiff | 1h 15m |
Corfu (Kerkyra) to Cardiff | 3h 25m |