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

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 06:55
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 23:25.

The flight takes about 1h 00m.

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

A direct flight from Dublin to Cardiff takes 1h 00m, 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 Dublin to Cardiff range from €42 to €82, with an average of €56 over the past 12 months. Anything below €42 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average €56 return, compared with €298 via a stopover through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €25–€79 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-way fares from Dublin to Cardiff are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €31, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• National

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

Most connecting flights from Dublin to Cardiff pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

On the Dublin to Cardiff route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 60%. Saturday is the cheapest day at €37 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at €91 – a €54 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Dublin and Cardiff.

Among airlines operating Dublin to Cardiff 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.

There aren’t any hotels or guestrooms in the airport itself, but the Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport is only about 500m away. Unfortunately, the hotel does not offer a shuttle service to the airport, so you’ll need to book a taxi. The next closest hotel after that is the Celtic International Hotel, which is 1.4 km away. The hotel can arrange a taxi shuttle for around €6 to and from the airport. The next closest hotels are the Three Horseshoes Country Inn, The Anchorage and The Tackleshed, and The Mount Rooms. All are within 4 km of the airport.

You have three options: Bus, train, or taxi. You can catch the T9 bus outside the airport. It will get you to the city centre in approximately 30min and costs around £5 (€6). Buses run every hour except on Sundays when they run every 2h. You can also catch a train from Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station. Catch the shuttle bus, which costs around £1 (€1.20), to the airport halt from the front of the airport. The shuttle also runs every hour except on Sundays when it leaves every 2h. The actual train journey lasts approximately 45min and tickets cost about £4.50 (€5.20). You can expect to pay between £30-46 (€35-53) for a 30min taxi ride.