Flying from Hamburg to Cardiff Airport (CWL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Hamburg. Explore your options departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when organising your flight from Hamburg to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Cardiff is one hour behind Hamburg. Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Hamburg to CWL. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Hamburg to CWL leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Hamburg Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Cardiff Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Hamburg Airport's on-time performance, 75.01% of flights complete their journey on time.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Hamburg to LBC in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Hamburg to CWL flight? Unwind in a hotel near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Have a late flight from Hamburg to Cardiff Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CWL and hit the lights earlier:
Go where the road takes you with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and find adventure across Cardiff and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Hamburg to Cardiff Airport flight.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Cardiff. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Cardiff Airport is $110. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $392. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Hamburg to CWL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Hamburg to Cardiff Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is when most people book flights from Hamburg to Cardiff Airport (CWL). Plan your visit to Cardiff in April for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Hamburg to CWL flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cardiff to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Cardiff Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cardiff
After booking your flight from Hamburg to Cardiff Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cardiff:
Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National History Museum are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Cardiff to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Cardiff Bay.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Cardiff. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Cardiff. No journey is complete without seeing The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.