Amsterdam to Cardiff (AMS–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AMS–CWL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KLM leads the route. The flight covers 352 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: 6E, G3, KQ, VS | 14 | E90 | 1h15-1h20 | – | SkyTeam | 6E, G3, KQ, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · CWL: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 5:00 PM in Cardiff.
Dutch passport holders enter the UK without a visa for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows multiple visits. Apply online or through the UK ETA app. Processing is usually within minutes.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–CWL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to CWL
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) are connected by nonstop service from KLM. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to CWL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to CWL is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 352 miles (566 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Best Belfast City, Dublin and Palma de Mallorca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.