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 13 airports around the world that have direct flights to Cardiff, spread around 13 cities in 9 countries. Currently, there is one domestic flight to Cardiff.
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All direct flights to Cardiff Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Cardiff Best time to visit Cardiff Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 90 flights arriving at Cardiff Airport, which are 21 flights per week or 3 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 49 times this month, and make up for 54% of all monthly arrivals at Cardiff International Airport.
The longest flight to Cardiff CWL is departing from Cancún (CUN). This non-stop flight takes around 10 hours and 25 minutes and covers a distance of 4,816 miles (7,751 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.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Cardiff.
Airlines flying to Cardiff
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Cardiff. Most flights to Cardiff are operated by TUI Airways, as they connect 5 airports to CWL. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all CWL flights:
What is the best time to visit Cardiff?
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime
Cardiff is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Cardiff is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.

Long-Haul Flights to Cardiff
Explore all long-haul flights to Cardiff with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.


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
There are intercontinental flights to Cardiff International Airport (CWL) from Canada, Central America, Africa and the Middle-East, as of March 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Southern America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Canada to Cardiff
WestJet is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Canada to Cardiff. They fly seasonal from Toronto (YYZ).
Non-stop flights from Central America to Cardiff
TUI Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Central America to Cardiff. They fly seasonal from Cancún (CUN).
Non-stop flights from Africa to Cardiff
TUI Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Africa to Cardiff. They fly seasonal from Hurghada (HRG).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Cardiff
TUI Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the Middle-East to Cardiff. They fly seasonal from Antalya (AYT) and Dalaman (DLM).
International flights to Cardiff
Flights from Canada to Cardiff
Toronto is the only city in Canada with direct flights to Cardiff. From Toronto, direct flights are offered by WestJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
All flights from Canada
Flights from Croatia to Cardiff
In Croatia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Cardiff is Dubrovnik. From Dubrovnik, direct flights are offered by TUI Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from Croatia
Flights from Egypt to Cardiff
There is 1 airport in Egypt that has a direct connection to Cardiff, which is Hurghada. From Hurghada, direct flights are offered by TUI Airways. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
All flights from Egypt
Flights from Ireland to Cardiff
In Ireland, the only airport that has a direct connection to Cardiff is Dublin. From Dublin, direct flights are offered by Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights from Ireland
Flights from Mexico to Cardiff
Cancún is the only city in Mexico with direct flights to Cardiff. From Cancún, direct flights are offered by TUI Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in April.
All flights from Mexico
Flights from Netherlands to Cardiff
There is 1 airport in Netherlands that has a direct connection to Cardiff, which is Amsterdam. From Amsterdam, direct flights are offered by KLM (SkyTeam).
All flights from Netherlands
Flights from Portugal to Cardiff
Faro is the only city in Portugal with direct flights to Cardiff. From Faro, direct flights are offered by Ryanair. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights from Portugal
Flights from Spain to Cardiff
There are 3 airports in Spain that have non-stop flights to Cardiff.
From Alicante and Málaga, you can fly with Ryanair and Vueling.
From Tenerife (Reina Sofía), you can fly non-stop to Cardiff with Ryanair.
All flights from Spain
Flights from Turkey to Cardiff
If you are looking for a direct flight from Turkey to Cardiff, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Antalya and Dalaman, you can fly with TUI Airways.
All flights from Turkey
Domestic flights to Cardiff
Flights from United Kingdom to Cardiff
There is just one domestic flight to Cardiff, which is between Cardiff and Belfast City. From Belfast City, direct flights are offered by Aer Lingus.
All flights from United Kingdom
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 13 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Cardiff?
TUI Airways, Ryanair and Vueling 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 90 flights arriving at Cardiff every month (or 21 flights each week), from a total of 13 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 Dublin 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 20m |
| Alicante to Cardiff | 2h 25m |
| Dublin to Cardiff | 1h 5m |
| Belfast City to Cardiff | 1h 25m |
| Málaga to Cardiff | 2h 40m |