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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cardiff to Dublin:

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 08:31
• Latest: departs at 23:50 and lands at 00:51.

The flight takes about 1h 01m.

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

A direct flight from Cardiff to Dublin takes 1h 01m, covering 482 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Cardiff to Dublin range from €43 to €111, with an average of €67 over the past 12 months. Anything below €43 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 39% above the route average of €67. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €65 return, compared with €264 via a stopover through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €21–€88 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair and Jet2. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

One-way fares from Cardiff to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €22, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Thrifty

Flights from Cardiff to Dublin usually depart from Cardiff Wales (CWL) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

One-stop flights from Cardiff to Dublin most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 86% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) – 5% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Cardiff to Dublin route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €50 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €78, a difference of €27. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Cardiff and Dublin.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 03m, compared to 6h 24m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 6h 25m via Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, and St. Stephen's Green. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cardiff to Dublin flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

At Cardiff Airport, many business-friendly facilities help you stay productive while waiting for your flight. These include free wifi throughout the terminal, battery charging stations and postal services. If you wish, you may book a meeting room for either a full or half-day. There are two meeting rooms available, which may be used as boardrooms or theatres. Another option is the 51° Executive Lounge, which requires booking.

There are many ways to access the airport from the city centre, including travel by car, rail or bus. The airport is around 13 miles from the city, on the M4 exit junction 33. The M4 can be accessed from the A4232, A4050 and A4226. Trains depart hourly from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport railway station every day except Sunday, when they leave roughly every 2 hours. A shuttle bus connects the railway to the airport, and the 905 Airport to Rhoose Station Shuttle Bus connects to the Rhoose train station. The other bus service is the 304 Cardiff-Barry-Cardiff Airport-Llantwit Major, departing from the city centre.

You may access the city centre by bus via one of many bus routes; the Dublin Express is generally the quickest. There's either the 782 Dublin Airport to Custom Quay via Heuston Station or 784 From Dublin Airport to Charlottes Way. The Dublin Express operates from Terminal 1 Zone 1 or Terminal 2 Zone 21. Another option is the Aircoach line 700, which departs from Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Terminal 2 Zone 20 and travels to the Dublin city centre. To reach other parts of Dublin, you may take the Dublin Bus from Dublin Airport Bus Park Zone 15, on lines 16 and 41.

Dublin Airport provides passengers with many accessibility amenities. Help Points are located throughout the airport, adapted car park spaces, adapted toilets, induction loops, an assistance dog relief room, changing rooms and privacy rooms. You should contact your airline and the airport ahead of time if you require assistance at Dublin Airport. For those with hidden disabilities, Dublin Airport may provide you with a lanyard or wristband that can be shown to any airport staff member for extra assistance.