Cheap flights from Cardiff (CWL)

Wales's national airport on the Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff Airport lies near Rhoose, about 19 km southwest of Cardiff city centre, and is Wales's only commercial airport. KLM and TUI operate the largest scheduled programmes, with Ryanair and Vueling adding seasonal European leisure routes. The network leans heavily on summer Mediterranean flying plus year-round Amsterdam connections for long-haul.

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Airlines flying from Cardiff (CWL)

Major carriers: KLM, TUI Airways, Ryanair, Vueling. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair, Vueling.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Cardiff Airport?
KLM operates daily Amsterdam services, opening up onward long-haul connections. TUI Airways flies to Mediterranean and Canary Islands resorts year round. Ryanair adds Dublin and seasonal European routes, with Vueling and other carriers filling specific summer demand. Flightmussy compares them all in one free search with no signup wall.
How far is Cardiff Airport from the city centre?
CWL is about 19 km southwest of central Cardiff, near Rhoose. The T9 Cardiff Airport Express bus runs to Cardiff Central station in around 35-45 minutes. Rhoose Cardiff International Airport rail station is roughly 2 km from the terminal with a shuttle bus connection. Taxis take 25-35 minutes.
Are there direct long-haul flights from Cardiff?
Cardiff is currently a short-haul airport. For long-haul, the practical route is the daily KLM Amsterdam service connecting onto Schiphol's global network, or the Heathrow rail-air option via Bristol Parkway and London. Flightmussy includes both options in one fare comparison so you can weigh time against price.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff?
January, February and November are usually the cheapest months out of CWL once school holidays end. Mediterranean leisure fares spike during Welsh half-term and through July and August. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap reveals the cheapest week per route, free and without an account.

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