How to find cheap flights to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way flight to Cardiff Airport is $910. A round-trip plane ticket to CWL is currently $1,800.
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It's typically recommended to book about seven months before you plan to depart. That's when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Cardiff, where Cardiff Airport is located.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Cardiff. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Cardiff Airport.
Best time to go to Cardiff
The cheapest month to board a flight to Cardiff is usually June.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CWL.
Head to Cardiff in June if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CWL, but also when fares can be more expensive.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Cardiff are typically cheaper.
With averages of between 11ºC and 22ºC, July is when Cardiff is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC to 9ºC.
Travelling to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Fly to Cardiff in one go. These are some of the airlines that offer direct flights to Cardiff Airport:
Want to catch up on sleep or quickly freshen up after your flight to CWL? These hotels close to Cardiff Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Getting to central Cardiff from Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The distance from CWL to central Cardiff is about 27 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 30 minutes if you're ride-sharing or driving your own car hire after your flight to CWL.
Expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
If you'd like to stay close to the action in Cardiff, unpack your bags at one of these comfortable options:
Cardiff highlights
Cardiff Castle
Put this toward the top of your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Cardiff Airport. You'll find it around 0.97 kilometres west of the city centre.
Bute Park
Another major sight, this attraction is roughly 2 kilometres west of central Cardiff.
Cardiff Bay
Add this to your sightseeing lineup next. Cardiff Bay is around 3 kilometres south of the centre and is one more essential Cardiff experience.
Complete your trip with a Cardiff car hire
Don't forget to browse our car rentals in Cardiff once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Cardiff Airport. All the best offers are in one place, making it a breeze to compare prices and drive off in your dream ride.