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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Belfast City Airport to Cardiff:

• Earliest: departs at 07:05 and lands at 08:31
• Latest: departs at 17:10 and lands at 18:36.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Belfast City Airport to Cardiff.

A direct flight from Belfast City Airport to Cardiff takes 1h 26m, covering 246 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Belfast City Airport to Cardiff range from £111 to £154, with an average of £128 over the past 12 months. Anything below £111 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £127 return, compared with £240 via a stopover through London Heathrow (LHR).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £23–£67 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Belfast City Airport to Cardiff flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £98 to £939. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Belfast City Airport to Cardiff are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £103, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National

Flights from Belfast City Airport to Cardiff usually depart from Belfast City (BHD) and arrive at Cardiff Wales (CWL).

Most connecting flights from Belfast City Airport to Cardiff pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Belfast City Airport to Cardiff. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £118 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £149, a difference of £31.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Aer Lingus operates flights between Belfast City Airport and Cardiff.

Among airlines operating Belfast City Airport to Cardiff flights:

• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Belfast City Airport is very close to the city centre with plenty of public transport options available. The airport runs the Airport Express 300 bus which takes passengers from the Europa Bus Station in the city centre to the main terminal. Tickets can be purchased from the driver. You can also take the train from either Belfast Central Station or Great Victoria Street Station and get off at Sydenham Station. You will then have a short, roughly 10min walk, to the airport. The Airporter bus service is also available for passengers travelling from Derry/Londonderry. It departs from outside Foyle Shopping Centre.

You should book any assistance through your airline at least 48h in advance, and on the day of your departure, make sure to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your departure time. If you drive or are dropped off at the airport, there are designated parking bays for Blue Badge holders in the Short Stay Car Park. These are extra wide bays that are close to assistance phones so you can inform the Special Assistance team of your arrival if you need help getting from the car park to the airport.

The Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Train Station has trains departing every hours Monday through Saturday and once every two hours on Sundays. It takes around 40min to reach the city centre at Cardiff Central Station. The station is a short distance from the airport itself and there is a shuttle bus to take you from the airport to the station, which takes roughly 10min. You can also take the Number 304 bus which departs from the airport and arrives close to Cardiff Central Station in around 1h 20min.

Cardiff Airport (CWL) is well equipped with communication facilities for arriving passengers. If you don't have access to a mobile phone, there are public phone boxes in the Arrivals Terminal. The airport provides free WiFi throughout the airport for two hours and there is a post box just outside the main terminal. You can buy stamps from the WH Smith shop in the check-in hall. There are toilets, including baby changing facilities in the Arrivals hall.