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Best Europe Flight Deals from Cardiff

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
London1 stop£118
Paris
Paris1 stop£127
Manchester
Manchester1 stop£113
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops£231
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stop£127
Málaga
Málagadirect£49
Alicante
Alicantedirect£63
Dublin
Dublindirect£32
Athens
Athens1 stop£251
Rome
Rome2 stops£163
Lisbon
Lisbon2 stops£185
Antalya
Antalya1 stop£302
Faro
Farodirect£127
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop£105
Milan
Milan2 stops£158
Madrid
Madrid1 stop£134
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop£121
London
London1 stop£118
Paris
Paris1 stop£127
Manchester
Manchester1 stop£113
Istanbul
Istanbul2 stops£231
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stop£127
Málaga
Málagadirect£49
Alicante
Alicantedirect£63
Dublin
Dublindirect£32
Athens
Athens1 stop£251
Rome
Rome2 stops£163
Lisbon
Lisbon2 stops£185
Antalya
Antalya1 stop£302
Faro
Farodirect£127
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop£105
Milan
Milan2 stops£158
Madrid
Madrid1 stop£134
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop£121

Cheap Flights from Cardiff to Europe

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cardiff to Europe that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cardiff to Europe

Tue, 12 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Ryanair Logo
16:20 - 17:20CWL-DUB
1h 00mdirect
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06:30 - 07:30DUB-CWL
1h 00mdirect
£32Ryanair
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Tue, 12 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
Ryanair Logo
16:20 - 17:20CWL-DUB
1h 00mdirect
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09:35 - 10:35DUB-CWL
1h 00mdirect
£32Ryanair
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Vueling Logo
15:00 - 18:40CWL-AGP
2h 40mdirect
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12:40 - 14:20AGP-CWL
2h 40mdirect
£49Vueling
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Sat, 2 Aug - Mon, 11 Aug
Vueling Logo
19:20 - 22:50CWL-ALC
2h 30mdirect
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09:20 - 10:55ALC-CWL
2h 35mdirect
£63Vueling
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Tue, 2 Sep - Fri, 5 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
12:00 - 13:25CWL-BHD
1h 25mdirect
Aer Lingus Logo
07:00 - 08:20BHD-CWL
1h 20mdirect
£91Aer Lingus
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Tue, 2 Sep - Fri, 5 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
12:00 - 13:25CWL-BHD
1h 25mdirect
Aer Lingus Logo
07:00 - 08:20BHD-CWL
1h 20mdirect
£100Aer Lingus
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Sat, 13 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
KLM Logo
17:35 - 19:55CWL-AMS
1h 20mdirect
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16:25 - 16:45AMS-CWL
1h 20mdirect
£149KLM
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Thu, 2 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
KLM Logo
17:15 - 19:35CWL-AMS
1h 20mdirect
KLM Logo
08:55 - 09:15AMS-CWL
1h 20mdirect
£151KLM
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Wed, 20 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
Air France Logo
17:15 - 21:50CWL-CDG
3h 35m1 stop
Air France Logo
07:35 - 16:45CDG-CWL
10h 10m2 stops
£312Air France
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Sat, 26 Jul - Wed, 30 Jul
Air France Logo
09:45 - 22:00CWL-HAM
11h 15m2 stops
Air France Logo
06:00 - 16:45HAM-CWL
11h 45m2 stops
£620Air France
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cardiff to Europe flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cardiff to Europe to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Cardiff to Europe flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Cardiff to Europe.

The cheapest ticket to Europe from Cardiff found in the last 72 hours was to Amsterdam, at £167 return. The most popular route is from Cardiff (CWL) to Amsterdam (AMS), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £167.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cardiff to Europe?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £296, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Europe?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cardiff to Europe, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cardiff to Europe is May, when tickets cost £123 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, when the average cost of return tickets is £574 and £423 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cardiff to Europe?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cardiff to Europe clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Cardiff to Europe, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Europe back to Cardiff, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cardiff to Europe

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight£18
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cardiff to Dublin

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Cardiff to Belfast?

    Ryanair offers direct flights from Cardiff to Belfast International Airport (BFS) while British Airways and Aer Lingus provide non-stop service to Belfast City Airport (BHD). Belfast City Airport lies 2 miles from the city centre, whereas Belfast International is located approx. 20 miles outside the downtown area, so consider this while making your onward travel plans after arriving in the city.

  • Can I get flights from Cardiff to Greece?

    For travellers looking to soak up some Mediterranean sunshine, there are a few airlines offering service to several destinations in Greece. KLM provides regular service to Athens and Thessaloniki while TUI offers seasonal service to many Greek islands, including Crete, Corfu and Zakynthos during the peak summer months from June-September.

  • What’s the best way to get to Cardiff Airport from the city centre?

    If you’re seeking public transport from downtown to Cardiff Airport (CWL) there’s rail service from Cardiff Central Station to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Railway Station about 2 miles from the airport complex. Dedicated Rail Linc shuttle buses provide transport from the station direct to the terminal building, so be sure to include some additional time in your travel plans in case of unexpected delays.

  • Is it better to fly to Edinburgh or Glasgow from Cardiff?

    There are only a handful of direct flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) and few, if any, available to Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Regarding one-stop flights, Ryanair has more frequent departures to Glasgow connecting at Belfast or Dublin with cheaper ticket prices when compared with similar service to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cardiff to Europe?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cardiff to Europe.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cardiff to Europe?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cardiff to Europe is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cardiff to Europe?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Cardiff to Europe with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cardiff to Europe?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Cardiff to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £948 on average. Morning departures are around 32% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,397.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cardiff to Europe

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cardiff to Europe? 25% of our users found tickets from Cardiff to Europe for the following prices or less: Málaga £28 one-way - £78 round-trip; Amsterdam £154 one-way - £244 round-trip; Dublin £38 one-way - £52 round-trip
  • Weekend breaks are great opportunities to get cheap tickets for short-haul flights from Cardiff to a continental destination. Ryanair has direct flights to Dublin and KLM offers non-stop departures to Amsterdam while British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Ryanair offer direct flights to Malaga for your consideration.
  • The Executive Lounge at Cardiff Airport is an ideal place to relax and enjoy meals or beverages while charging the mobile devices before departing on your flight to Europe. The lounge is located in the Departures Hall, with operating hours from 05:00-19:00 Sun-Fri and between 05:00-17:00 Saturdays.
  • Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport offers convenient accommodations for travellers who prefer to spend the night at an airport hotel and avoid the rush-hour commute on the date of travel. This accommodation is a short walk from the airport terminal and offers complimentary 24-hr transport if necessary.
  • One of the best ways to save money on airline fares is to consider flights from Cardiff with one or more connections to Europe, which can often be cheaper than flying direct. For instance, Vueling, Iberia and British Airways direct flights to Alicante are generally more expensive than TUI Airways departures making connections in Ibiza.
  • If you’re looking for cheap flights from Cardiff to Istanbul, it’s worth considering London as your departure point. Inexpensive train fares are available to the UK capital (average travel time: 2h 15min) where Anadolujet and Pegasus Airlines offer daily direct departures out of London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), which can save you both time and money in most instances.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Cardiff to Europe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cardiff to Europe? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1372 reviews
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

6.0 GoodKathleen P, Jun 2025EDI - AMS
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Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

My luggage got lost and until today there is no solution to the problem. It's still missing

I am writing to demand an immediate refund and compensation for the absolutely unacceptable experience I endured with VUELING this week. On Monday, my flight was canceled, and despite this, I have yet to receive any refund. I was then taken to a hotel in a terrible location, where no food or even water was provided. The next day, I was rebooked on another flight, for which I had to personally cover an additional €50 in transportation costs—only to have that flight canceled as well. After waiting 10 hours, only 10 of us were offered alternative accommodations, while the rest were left stranded. We were forced to remain in this situation until Thursday without a single explanation or proper assistance. During this entire ordeal, we were only provided with breakfast and dinner, while being charged extra for drinks. This level of treatment is completely unacceptable. I expect an immediate refund for the cancelled flights and full compensation for the inconvenience, additional expenses, and the significant distress caused.

Only food for sale. Did not even offer water. No entertainment

Checking was efficient and quick. Adequate luggage space. Food for purchase only at high prices

Nothing. There was no flight. They cancelled the flight with no replacement about 9 hours before takeoff.

The flight was canceled at the last minute. Alternative flight was booked after 6 hours wait in Malaga airport.

Boarding with some sense and communication. It was a total free-for-all everyone coming all at once, no organisation of row numbers or priority.

Horrible, flight cancelled and had to come back the next day

Terrible. For clarity - this was the Level flight to Boston. Not Vueling. Would urge customers to avoid this airline. Gate agent was singularly unhelpful. He was argumentative, rude and went out of his way to ensure that every penny was collected for the baggage (which we realized given how early we were for flight we could have saved hundreds of dollars if we checked in on app). No onboard entertainment or WiFi. Half of the front section was empty because the seats did not work! Plane was falling apart.

No complimentary snacks, but I think that’s a standard in the USA. There were loud drunk Germans sitting in front of us.

Dublin to Boston was decent. Food and entertainment was included and that was expected for the rate paid.

The food was mediocre, the coffee was terrible. The entertaining selection was plentiful. They lost my checked luggage which put a damper on my 10-day vacation.

Weeeeeeell, you folks know economy class on Airbuses well--you're packed in like sardines. We may actually spring for more expensive seats next time, with a little room to stretch out. NO room to stretch out in Airbus economy class! :-) Apart from this, the food was decent (considering that it's mass-produced, and has severe spatial restrictions of its own), the staff were friendly enough, and there was a wide selection of movies, etc. to watch. Overall, I'd tend to use the word "adequate" rather than "exceptional" for my experience. But really, how could it be otherwise?

The ease of boarding was good. I wish they had something to eat on the plane.

The check in process at CDG was absolutely unacceptable. We arrived to the airport 3 hours and 20 minutes before our departure time, waited in line for 1 hour and 30 minutes to check in (despite having checked in online and only needing to check a bag), then were forced to check all of our rolling luggage despite the fact that all were compliant with carry-on requirements. The staff at the desk were rude and there were only two desks open, while eight people were working. The check in desk wasn’t even opened on time (3 hours prior to departure) and there was no communication about when it would open or why there was a delay. We feared missing our flight because the departure board was not updated, so rushed to our gate to board once we were through security because it was 20 minutes prior to departure, only to wait another 30 minutes before boarding even started. Communication was lacking throughout the process. What a horrible end to our trip.

I like Aer Lingus so that is why I’m writing this critique so they can become better. The boarding gate was too small to board properly. Our seats were toward the back of the plane knowing we would be boarding after business class, we moved to that area after business class boarded. An Aer Lingus employee told us we couldn’t stand there. We explained we were the next group to board and wouldn’t even be able to hear when our boarding was called. She didn’t care and was not very professional. The cabin was freezing. I wouldn’t feed my dog the food. We were over an hour late coming into chicago because of weather which can’t be avoided. I asked the crew if they could make an annoucement for before whose final destination is chicago to wait and allow the people with connecting to deplane first. He said there are a lot of people with connecting flights. He said, it doesn’t matter. Well, yes it does. He could have been more considerate of his passengers.

Really helpful staff at the airport and the flight was comfortable with good entertainment options and food service

The flight was delayed by about an hour, but the staff and signs at the airport never actually said it was delayed. At the expected boarding time, we were told we would be boarding in about 10 minutes, then 20 minutes passed, and were told again that we would board in about 10 minutes. That happened multiple times, such that "10 minutes" turned into an hour.

The seat spacing was good. The food, not so good... typical airline food. 😕

It was fine. We were delayed leaving but a situation of too many planes, not the airlines fault.

It's not the staff's fault. The cabin crew do their best but the setup in Stansted Airport by Ryanair is poor. The herding of people like cattle is unacceptable before boarding and is something that's in every airport but only in Stansted have I seen the queueing of passengers outside the plane on the tarmac and the crew only turning up with maybe 5 minutes to depart. This is a resource issue . Yes prices are good but seemingly comes with a price of poor treatment of customers. I'll pay more next time

On time arrival but the aircraft had seen better days and needed a deep clean.

It was appalling, full of young people who were drunk and disobeying instructions to sit down. Crew did nothing to enforce. There was a Ryanair pilot sitting in the aisle opposite me who talked through out the safety briefing so loudly I couldn’t hear. Whole thing felt unsafe

Delayed for 2 hours lack of communication no refreshments as promised and the drinks on board were not as ordered and refused to refund

Straight forward checking as long as you have completed every single detail online, prior to checking day. Efficient boarding, seating is ok for a two hour flight. Fulfilledour travel requirements from Manchester to Marseille.

I couldn’t understand the aircraft tannoy announcements I was in seat 20C - nobody in our row could either. Speakers a bit too quiet plus messages read out too fast. Otherwise excellent flight. (Flight delayed by 50 mins)

I bought my flight, insurance etc early and paid over £200. But had i waited until closer the time the price was much cheaper, i appreciate that it could've been more expensive but it wasn't. A better discount for booking early would be better than your current one

ontime and super quick boarding and disembarking. I made it in 6 min from airplane through passport control to the train platformin Cologne. Amazingly quick airport.

They lost a bag and now our vacation is ruined

There plane had a technical pricken so we had to disembark, but the replacement aircraft was provided within one hour so there was not much delay.

The 737-8 is too small for the length of flight especially if there are any delays

The flight was delayed over 2 hours, we should off left the plane2 late passengers as it’s not fair on everyone who’s followed the rules.

Dreamliner. Yes great if maintained. I didn't see anyones screen work consistently during either of our flights. Worse was their ability to not only dump you out of premium but separate couples and seat someone's carer at the opposite end of the aircraft. This poor gentleman had no hand so his partner who assists him, being seated at the other end of the aircraft, well that really showed us all what Tui think :( It was fairly dire all in all, they advertise all the perks of the dreamliner only in reality you don't have the features and they change the windows and colours to suit their constant sales pitches. Ironically they were so low on stock for the return flight that all their sales pitches were a waste of time! Their contract only favours them and 'operational changes' well they cover every excuse and Tui use it. Surprisingly we haven't reinstalled the Tui app or booked with them since. It's a shame as I rated them highly during the pandemic.

One flight attendant not wearing a mask over nose, 50% of passengers not either, and no effort to correct. Boarding was very late with no information - lots of standing around waiting.

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