Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Cardiff is one hour behind Amsterdam and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from AMS to CWL start from 08:55 — the first with KLM. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with KLM. In total, you can choose from 20 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your AMS to CWL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Cardiff (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with KLM. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is KLM.
With 66.94% of its services arriving as scheduled, KLM is the most punctual carrier offering AMS to CWL flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and CWL:
Dublin Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Dubrovnik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
59 € is currently the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport flight. Return flights start at 122 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AMS to CWL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
When it comes to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's on-time performance, 67.93% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near AMS:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CWL if you're on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and discover more of Cardiff and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cardiff Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Cardiff based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff Airport for July if you'd like to go to Cardiff during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to CWL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Cardiff, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Travel around 209 kilometres east to London to tick off its top attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
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.
