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Cheapest return flight
£111
Typical prices: £106-£209
Ryanair
Tue 20/11Tue 27/11
EMA - CWL • 1 stop
Top stopover airports
Dublin (DUB)
Cheapest • Avg £106 (return)
Alicante (ALC)
Shortest trip • 7h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nottingham to Cardiff (EMA-CWL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Nottingham to Cardiff

Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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16:50 - 07:50EMA  Nottingham East Midlands-CWL Cardiff Wales
15h 00m1 stop Dublin
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16:05 - 08:25CWL  Cardiff Wales-EMA Nottingham East Midlands
16h 20m1 stop Dublin
£111Ryanair
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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07:30 - 10:20EMA  Nottingham East Midlands-CWL Cardiff Wales
26h 50m2 stops Knock Intl Granadilla Tenerife-Sur
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16:05 - 19:25CWL  Cardiff Wales-EMA Nottingham East Midlands
3h 20m1 stop Dublin
£141Ryanair
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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06:15 - 10:20EMA  Nottingham East Midlands-CWL Cardiff Wales
28h 05m3 stops Puerto del Rosario Fuerteventura Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Granadilla Tenerife-Sur
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16:05 - 19:25CWL  Cardiff Wales-EMA Nottingham East Midlands
3h 20m1 stop Dublin
£178Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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14:10 - 07:50EMA  Nottingham East Midlands-CWL Cardiff Wales
17h 40m2 stops Malaga Dublin
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16:05 - 12:50CWL  Cardiff Wales-EMA Nottingham East Midlands
20h 45m3 stops Dublin Kastrup Copenhagen Krakow J. Paul II Balice
£297Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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06:15 - 10:20EMA  Nottingham East Midlands-CWL Cardiff Wales
28h 05m3 stops Puerto del Rosario Fuerteventura Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Granadilla Tenerife-Sur
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16:05 - 12:50CWL  Cardiff Wales-EMA Nottingham East Midlands
20h 45m3 stops Dublin Kastrup Copenhagen Krakow J. Paul II Balice
£323Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Nottingham to Cardiff flights

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How much is a return flight from Nottingham to Cardiff?

Return flights from Nottingham to Cardiff typically range from £106 to £209. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £111 on Ryanair.

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When to book flights from Nottingham to Cardiff

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Your Nottingham to Cardiff flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Nottingham to Cardiff?

    There are currently no direct flights available from Nottingham to Cardiff. Flights with 1 stopover take between 7h 24m and 8h 39m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 £111 to £323. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 £12 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Nottingham to Cardiff?

    Flights from Nottingham to Cardiff usually depart from Nottingham East Midlands (EMA) and arrive at Cardiff Wales (CWL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Nottingham to Cardiff pass through?

    Connecting flights from Nottingham to Cardiff most commonly pass through:

    • Alicante (ALC) – 50% of one-stop connections
    • Dublin (DUB) – 50% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Nottingham to Cardiff. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £106 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £209, a difference of £103.

    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 Nottingham to Cardiff?

    Flying via Alicante (ALC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 24m, compared to 8h 39m via Dublin (DUB).

Your guide to booking Nottingham to Cardiff flights

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  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £106, about £103 less than Saturday fares (49% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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