Flights to Swansea
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Swansea is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 48 km (30 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, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | 48 km (30 mi) | 7,723 ft | 220 ft |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,598 ft | 622 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 Swansea
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea to London | United Kingdom | 264 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Swansea to Berlin | Germany | 1,187 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Swansea to Madrid | Spain | 1,246 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Swansea to Paris | France | 543 km (337 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Swansea to Hamburg | Germany | 964 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Swansea to Vienna | Austria | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Swansea to Barcelona | Spain | 1,229 km (764 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Swansea to Munich | Germany | 1,175 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Swansea to Milan | Italy | 1,182 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Swansea to Prague | Czechia | 1,297 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Swansea to Birmingham | United Kingdom | 169 km (105 mi) | about 58 min |
| Swansea to Copenhagen | Denmark | 1,174 km (730 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Swansea to Oslo | Norway | 1,296 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Swansea to Köln | Germany | 761 km (473 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Swansea to Dublin | Ireland | 246 km (153 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Swansea to Brussels | Belgium | 583 km (362 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Swansea to Marseille | France | 1,159 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Swansea to Rotterdam | The Netherlands | 580 km (360 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Swansea to Turin | Italy | 1,124 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Swansea to Valencia | Spain | 1,378 km (857 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Swansea to Amsterdam | The Netherlands | 610 km (379 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Swansea to Zaragoza | Spain | 1,132 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Swansea to Beijing | China | 8,316 km (5,168 mi) | about 11 h 25 min |
| Swansea to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,757 km (1,713 mi) | about 4 h 17 min |
| Swansea to Tianjin | China | 8,424 km (5,235 mi) | about 11 h 33 min |
| Swansea to Moscow | Russia | 2,732 km (1,698 mi) | about 4 h 15 min |
| Swansea to Harbin | China | 8,202 km (5,096 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Swansea to Shenyang | China | 8,454 km (5,253 mi) | about 11 h 35 min |
| Swansea to New York City | United States | 5,314 km (3,302 mi) | about 7 h 34 min |
| Swansea to Dalian | China | 8,649 km (5,375 mi) | about 11 h 50 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 Swansea?
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is the closest large airport at 48 km (30 mi). The others, BRS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CWL from Swansea city centre?
48 km (30 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Swansea 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.