Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
London and Cardiff are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LHR to CWL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LHR and CWL:
Dublin Airport
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George Best Belfast City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
At the moment, $265 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $520. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LHR to CWL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Consider staying in a hotel near CWL if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and find adventure across Cardiff and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cardiff Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good 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.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Cardiff. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff Airport for July if you want to visit Cardiff during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 22ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CWL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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 sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Cardiff, Birmingham is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.