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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cardiff to Amsterdam:

• Earliest: departs at 09:45 and lands at 11:05
• Latest: departs at 17:35 and lands at 18:55.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam.

A direct flight from Cardiff to Amsterdam takes 1h 20m, covering 351 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam range from £170 to £257, with an average of £206 over the past 12 months. Anything below £170 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 89% above the £206 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £141 return via Dublin (DUB), compared with £207 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £31–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cardiff to Amsterdam flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon 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 £119 to £806. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cardiff to Amsterdam are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £64, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam usually depart from Cardiff Wales (CWL) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Most connecting flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam pass through Dublin (DUB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £180 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £236, a difference of £57.

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 KLM operates flights between Cardiff and Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Amsterdam RAI, Amsterdam Arena, and Vondel Park. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cardiff to Amsterdam flights:

• KLM: 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:

• KLM: 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.

Yes, you are able to fly directly between Cardiff Airport in Wales and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in Holland. With KLM operating this route throughout the week, there is likely to be a suitable flight in which you can take. You will also enjoy the service onboard KLM flights, as it is a very highly regarded airline.

Yes, you can park at Cardiff Airport in either the short stay or long stay car parks. The short-stay car park is ideal for short holidays or if you’re dropping someone off at the airport. It’s around £6 for the first hour with one day being about £38 and one week costing about £140. A more cost-effective car park to stay at is the Long-Stay Car Park, which is about £35 for one day and about £95 for one week. Both car parks offer CCTV facilities too, so you can rest assured your car is being monitored.

Yes, there are hotels that you can stay at in Cardiff Airport, which is great for those that have an early morning flight the next day or who just want to be able to relax before their flight. You could, for example, choose the Celtic International Hotel, which is a good option as it’s only a short journey to the airport terminal.

Once you’ve landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol you can get to the city centre pretty quickly. The train service that runs from the airport costs around €10.80 (£9.30) and will get you to the centre of the city in about 20min. Whereas a bus (Service 397) costs about the same but takes a bit longer at around 35min.

Ryanair operates some of the cheapest flights between these cities. All of which are stopover flights. All Ryanair flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam have a lengthy stopover at Dublin Airport (DUB) en route, some of which are as long as 15 hours. These are all self-transfer flights, so you'll have to collect your luggage and check in again at the stop.

When choosing your ticket for a KLM flight, make sure you choose the Standard ticket if you have check-in luggage. The Light ticket only allows for one piece of carry-on luggage and doesn't offer seat selection when booking. The Standard is slightly more costly, but you can have a carry-on bag and a checked-in bag of up to 23 kg.

Dublin Airport offers unique experiences during a long stopover. Explore the Aviation Gallery, showcasing Ireland's aviation history, or immerse yourself in Irish culture at the Irish Whiskey Museum. Visit The Loop shopping area for tax-free shopping or indulge in a traditional Irish meal at one of the airport's authentic pubs.

Several airlines offer reduced Co2 flights between these cities. One of the top choices is a joint venture between Aer Lingus and British Airways that has stops in Belfast and London and has 33% reduced Co2 emissions. KLM's direct flights offer a 27% reduction in Co2 emissions.