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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to Cardiff Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $180. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cardiff.$180 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.
Cardiff.$207 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Iberia and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $207, select.
Cardiff.$222 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $222, select.
Cardiff.$250 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $250, select.
Cardiff.$257 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Madrid on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.
Cardiff.$265 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Iberia and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.
Cardiff.$298 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Air Europa and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Madrid on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Cardiff.$337 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Madrid on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.
Cardiff.$358 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Madrid on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Cardiff.$358 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Madrid on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Cardiff.$381 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Sun, 27 Dec.Return flight with Iberia and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.
Cardiff.$397 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Air Europa and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Madrid on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $397, select.
Cardiff.$401 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Iberia and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $401, select.
Cardiff.$412 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $412, select.
Cardiff.$521 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Madrid on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Cardiff

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Cardiff flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from $401
Jul
from $180
Aug
from $222
Sep
from $250
Oct
from $257
Nov
from $337
Dec
from $381
Jan
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Feb
from $521
Mar
from $358
Apr
from $412
May
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Madrid to Cardiff: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to Cardiff below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cardiff.

Cardiff

15km from central Cardiff
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Bristol

34km from central Cardiff
Cheapest
from $76
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Swansea

56km from central Cardiff
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Exeter

85km from central Cardiff
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Madrid to Cardiff: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$180
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Cardiff: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Cardiff is $180. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Madrid to Cardiff. But we found flights with one or more stops from $180.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Madrid to Cardiff.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Cardiff is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Cardiff Airport on Monday, 20 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Madrid Airport and Cardiff Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cardiff but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cardiff is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cardiff.

Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know

  • Cardiff is one hour behind Madrid and is in the UTC+0 timezone.

  • Your MAD to CWL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Cardiff Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and CWL:

    • Dublin Airport

    • Malaga Airport

    • Alicante Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • $77 is the lowest price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Return flights start from $180. These fares can change based on demand.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to CWL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.

  • Getting cheap flights from Madrid Airport to Cardiff Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAD to CWL.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Cardiff Airport.

Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)

  • When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you have an early flight from Madrid Airport to Cardiff Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • If you have a late Madrid Airport to Cardiff Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near CWL:

  • Grab a Cardiff Airport rental car and explore Cardiff and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Cardiff Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff

  • From Cardiff Airport, Cardiff is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Cardiff Airport is November, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Cardiff based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Cardiff Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cardiff during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from MAD to CWL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • You've done Cardiff, now it's time to explore more of the United Kingdom. Journey around 209 kilometres east to London to check off its must-visit sights. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United Kingdom, consider Manchester, roughly 225 kilometres north of Cardiff. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry are key highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Madrid to Cardiff

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