Which airports can I use when flying from London to Cardiff?

Flights from London to Cardiff may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Cardiff Wales (CWL).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to Cardiff?

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

Which airports do connecting flights from London to Cardiff pass through?

One-stop flights from London to Cardiff most commonly connect through: • Dublin (DUB) – 74% of one-stop connections • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) – 8% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Cardiff?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 87% on flights from London to Cardiff. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £88 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £636, a difference of £547. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from London to Cardiff?

There are currently no direct flights available from London to Cardiff. Flights with 1 stopover take between 5h and 8h 06m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from London to Cardiff?

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

Have flight prices from London to Cardiff changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £76 to £749. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from London to Cardiff looking right now?

One-way fares from London to Cardiff are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £65, which is 64% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London to Cardiff?

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h, compared to 5h 20m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 8h 06m via Dublin (DUB).

Which car hire options are available at Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a London to Cardiff flight?

Return flights from London to Cardiff range from £99 to £377, with an average of £249 over the past 12 months. Anything below £99 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from London to Cardiff?

Return flights from London to Cardiff typically range from £99 to £377. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £76 on Ryanair.

What is the cheapest London to Cardiff flight route?

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff (CWL) is the cheapest London to Cardiff route, averaging £74 return. Other London to Cardiff routes average £303, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Cardiff?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Cardiff. It's 65% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 155% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London to Cardiff?

Ryanair (£76) offered the cheapest return ticket from London to Cardiff in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London to Cardiff?

Dublin (DUB) is the most popular stopover for the London to Cardiff route. 74% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DUB.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London to Cardiff?

Flights via Dublin (DUB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £123. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London to Cardiff, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

London Heathrow (LHR) had the shortest average connection time for London to Cardiff stopovers at 2h 54m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

06:45 - 13:00STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

6h 15m1 stop Dublin

13:25 - 23:20CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

9h 55m1 stop Dublin

£76Ryanair

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

06:45 - 13:00STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

6h 15m1 stop Dublin

13:25 - 17:50CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

4h 25m1 stop Dublin

£80Ryanair

Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

22:25 - 07:50STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

9h 25m1 stop Dublin

08:35 - 13:40CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

5h 05m1 stop Dublin

£83Ryanair

Fri, 11 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

22:25 - 07:50STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

9h 25m1 stop Dublin

10:50 - 23:20CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

12h 30m1 stop Granadilla Tenerife-Sur

£84Ryanair

Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

21:35 - 07:50LGW London Gatwick-CWL Cardiff Wales

10h 15m1 stop Dublin

08:35 - 15:35CWL Cardiff Wales-LGW London Gatwick

7h 00m1 stop Dublin

£86Ryanair

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

08:50 - 13:00LGW London Gatwick-CWL Cardiff Wales

4h 10m1 stop Dublin

13:25 - 18:55CWL Cardiff Wales-LGW London Gatwick

5h 30m1 stop Dublin

£91Ryanair

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

06:45 - 13:00STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

6h 15m1 stop Dublin

08:35 - 19:10CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

10h 35m1 stop Dublin

£92Ryanair

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

06:45 - 13:00STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

6h 15m1 stop Dublin

13:25 - 20:50CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

7h 25m2 stops Dublin Glasgow Intl

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Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

06:45 - 13:00STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

6h 15m1 stop Dublin

13:25 - 20:50CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

7h 25m2 stops Dublin Glasgow Intl

£99Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

22:25 - 07:50STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

9h 25m1 stop Dublin

08:35 - 21:55CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

13h 20m2 stops Dublin Glasgow Intl

£99Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

18:40 - 23:25STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

4h 45m1 stop Dublin

23:50 - 09:40CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

9h 50m1 stop Dublin

£87Ryanair

Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

18:55 - 23:25LGW London Gatwick-CWL Cardiff Wales

4h 30m1 stop Dublin

23:50 - 09:15CWL Cardiff Wales-LGW London Gatwick

9h 25m1 stop Dublin

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Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

18:40 - 23:25STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

4h 45m1 stop Dublin

23:50 - 13:00CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

13h 10m2 stops Dublin Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

06:30 - 13:55STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

7h 25m1 stop Dublin

12:15 - 09:15CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

21h 00m1 stop Belfast City

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Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

18:55 - 23:25LGW London Gatwick-CWL Cardiff Wales

4h 30m1 stop Dublin

23:50 - 14:05CWL Cardiff Wales-LGW London Gatwick

14h 15m2 stops Dublin Glasgow Intl

£170Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

06:30 - 13:55STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

7h 25m1 stop Dublin

12:15 - 23:35CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

11h 20m2 stops Belfast City Glasgow Intl

£182Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

08:25 - 13:55LGW London Gatwick-CWL Cardiff Wales

5h 30m1 stop Dublin

12:15 - 22:20CWL Cardiff Wales-LGW London Gatwick

10h 05m1 stop Belfast City

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Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

22:25 - 13:55STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

15h 30m2 stops Edinburgh Turnhouse Dublin

23:50 - 13:00CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

13h 10m2 stops Dublin Edinburgh Turnhouse

£218Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

08:25 - 13:55LGW London Gatwick-CWL Cardiff Wales

5h 30m1 stop Dublin

12:15 - 21:25CWL Cardiff Wales-LGW London Gatwick

9h 10m2 stops Belfast City Edinburgh Turnhouse

£242Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

09:20 - 23:25STN London Stansted-CWL Cardiff Wales

14h 05m2 stops Edinburgh Turnhouse Dublin

12:15 - 23:35CWL Cardiff Wales-STN London Stansted

11h 20m2 stops Belfast City Glasgow Intl

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How much is a return flight from London to Cardiff? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Cardiff departing in November.
What is the cheapest London to Cardiff flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyses pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: London Luton Airport (LTN) to Cardiff (CWL) is the cheapest London to Cardiff route, averaging £74 return. Other London to Cardiff routes average £303, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Cardiff?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Cardiff. It's 65% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 155% higher.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to Cardiff?
Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Cardiff.
How long is a flight from London to Cardiff?
There are currently no direct flights available from London to Cardiff. Flights with 1 stopover take between 5h and 8h 06m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from London to Cardiff?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.
How much should I expect to pay for a London to Cardiff flight?
Return flights from London to Cardiff range from £99 to £377, with an average of £249 over the past 12 months. Anything below £99 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from London to Cardiff changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £76 to £749. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from London to Cardiff looking right now?
One-way fares from London to Cardiff are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £65, which is 64% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL)?
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
Which airports can I use when flying from London to Cardiff?
Flights from London to Cardiff may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Cardiff Wales (CWL).
Which airports do connecting flights from London to Cardiff pass through?
One-stop flights from London to Cardiff most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 8% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Cardiff?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 87% on flights from London to Cardiff. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £88 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £636, a difference of £547.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London to Cardiff?
Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h, compared to 5h 20m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 8h 06m via Dublin (DUB).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Friday flights average £88, about £547 less than Monday fares (86% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London to Cardiff trip for January. Fares historically average £88 return in that month – typically £547 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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