Flights to Cardiff
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Cardiff is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,723 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bristol Airport (BRS, 34 km), Exeter International Airport (EXT, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | 15 km (9 mi) | 7,723 ft | 220 ft |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 34 km (21 mi) | 6,598 ft | 622 ft |
| Exeter International Airport (regional) | EXT | 85 km (53 mi) | 6,811 ft | 102 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,723 ft, CWL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 220 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Cardiff
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff to London | United Kingdom | 211 km (131 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Cardiff to Berlin | Germany | 1,139 km (708 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Cardiff to Madrid | Spain | 1,231 km (765 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Cardiff to Paris | France | 490 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Cardiff to Hamburg | Germany | 919 km (571 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Cardiff to Vienna | Austria | 1,444 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Cardiff to Barcelona | Spain | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Cardiff to Munich | Germany | 1,120 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Cardiff to Milan | Italy | 1,128 km (701 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Cardiff to Prague | Czechia | 1,244 km (773 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Cardiff to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,136 km (706 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Cardiff to Oslo | Norway | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Cardiff to Köln | Germany | 708 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Cardiff to Dublin | Ireland | 293 km (182 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Cardiff to Brussels | Belgium | 529 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Cardiff to Marseille | France | 1,113 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Cardiff to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 530 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Cardiff to Turin | Italy | 1,073 km (666 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Cardiff to Valencia | Spain | 1,352 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Cardiff to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 562 km (349 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Cardiff to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,106 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Cardiff to Wrocław | Poland | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Cardiff to Beijing | China | 8,291 km (5,152 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Cardiff to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,702 km (1,679 mi) | about 4 h 13 min |
| Cardiff to Tianjin | China | 8,399 km (5,219 mi) | about 11 h 31 min |
| Cardiff to Moscow | Russia | 2,692 km (1,673 mi) | about 4 h 12 min |
| Cardiff to Seoul | South Korea | 8,993 km (5,588 mi) | about 12 h 17 min |
| Cardiff to Harbin | China | 8,186 km (5,086 mi) | about 11 h 15 min |
| Cardiff to Shenyang | China | 8,434 km (5,241 mi) | about 11 h 34 min |
| Cardiff to New York City | United States | 5,369 km (3,336 mi) | about 7 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Cardiff?
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, BRS, EXT, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CWL from Cardiff city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Cardiff on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.