Travelling from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Cardiff's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast.
Take your pick of 20 weekly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Aer Lingus is the earliest flight available. Aer Lingus operates the latest service of the day at 11:20.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHD to CWL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Aer Lingus has direct flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Cardiff — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Aer Lingus.
Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier that operates BHD to CWL flights, with 68.33% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to visit a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a sought-after stop between BHD and CWL.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Currently, R 1,124 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,187. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BHD to CWL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Of all flights departing from George Best Belfast City Airport, 68.3% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BHD:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Reserve a hotel close to CWL if you're catching a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Cardiff Airport rental car and discover Cardiff and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cardiff Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
From Cardiff Airport, Cardiff is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cardiff. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport for July if you want to visit Cardiff during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BHD to CWL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Cardiff, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Travel around 209 kilometres east to London to check off its top sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Cardiff. No trip is complete without experiencing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
