Flight Routes from Cardiff to London

Compare cheap outbound and return flights from Cardiff (CWL) to London (LON) and find the best offer from numerous airlines and travel agencies.

Trip type
Fastest flight
Flight distance
221 km
Time difference
none
Airports in London
  1. Heathrow
  2. Gatwick
  3. Stansted
  4. Luton
  5. City
  6. Southend

Flight schedule from Cardiff (CWL) to London (LON)

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  1. 28 Sept – 4 Oct 2026
  2. 5 – 11 October 2026
  3. 12 – 18 October 2026
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      1 stopover
      1. Ryanair

      Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Cardiff to London

      Favourite airline: KLM
      The favourite airline for flights from Cardiff to London is KLM.
      KLM
      39 %
      Aer Lingus
      33 %
      Loganair
      28 %
      Favourite connection: via Amsterdam
      Flights with a stopover in Amsterdam are the most popular connection for this route.
      Route
      bookings
      1 stopover Amsterdam Schiphol
      25h 10min, from 382 £
      47 %
      1 stopover Edinburgh
      05h 40min, from 286 £
      33 %
      1 stopover Belfast City Belfast International
      08h 10min, from 398 £
      20 %

      Useful information about the flight from Cardiff to London

      London - historic and vibrant

      London's lively, multicultural vibe entices visitors from around the world to explore and party.

      London is great all year round

      London is warmest in July and August, but in spring, parks (including of course Hyde Park with its famous Serpentine lake) are a riot of floral colour. In winter, bars and pubs are snug and welcoming. Plenty of holidays and festivals are celebrated in London all year round. Every August Bank Holiday, for example, Notting Hill Carnival comes to North West London. February sees wonderful Chinese New Year celebrations, and in April the London Marathon and the Oxford and Cambridge boat race on the Thames both take place.

       What to know before you travel

      London is a relatively safe city. However, watch out for pickpockets on busy trains. There is a 'congestion' charge (around £11) for motor vehicles in central London 7am-6pm from Monday to Friday. Visitors should be aware that London tends to be more expensive than other cities in the UK. 

      Local info: travel and connections 

      From Heathrow Airport take the Piccadilly tube line from terminals 1, 2 and 3 (the journey to central London takes about half an hour and costs around £6). Or, take the Heathrow Express from Terminal 1, 2 and 3 to Paddington station in 15 mins for around £26. A taxi to the centre is just over £30, with a journey time of around 40 mins. From Gatwick, take the Gatwick express from South Terminal to Victoria Station in around half an hour (cost: around £18). A taxi (from £20) takes about an hour. From Stansted, take the Stansted Express trains to Liverpool Street station in around 45 minutes (from £12). A taxi can cost approximately £100 and takes an hour. From Luton airport there is a shuttle to Luton Airport Parkway then the train to St. Pancras (around £15 in, 40 minutes). Cheap hostels start at around £20/night, hotels are upwards of £40/night. Single public transport tickets cost around £5.70. A day Travelcard works for all transport modes and costs £12-£15. Get an 'Oyster' card for a slight discount on the normal ticket price (refundable deposit of £5).

      Important flight information

      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

      How long is the flight from Cardiff to London?
      The route from Cardiff to London is served by connecting flights with one stop. These typically take around 7 hours, depending on the layover duration and the connection chosen. If travel time is important to you, pay particular attention to connections with a short stopover.
      Are there direct flights from Cardiff to London?
      No, there are currently no direct flights from Cardiff to London. However, you can reach London with a connecting flight via one stop. Allow extra travel time for the connection and pay particular attention to the length of the layover.
      Which airlines fly from Cardiff to London?
      Flights from Cardiff to London are available with one stop, operated by, among others, KLM (via Amsterdam) and Ryanair (via Dublin). When comparing options, look beyond the price and consider the total travel time and the length of the layover.

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      Departure airport Airport Cardiff (CWL)
      Arrival airport Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
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