Amsterdam to Cardiff (AMS–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KL1087
KL KLM
E7W
9:30 AM
CET T2
9:50 AM
GMT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E3227
6E IndiGo
E90
9:30 AM
CET T2
9:50 AM
GMT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G35527
G3 GOL
E90
4:40 PM
CET T2
4:55 PM
GMT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G35551
G3 GOL
E75
9:45 AM
GMT
12:00 PM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G35531
G3 GOL
E90
9:50 AM
GMT
12:05 PM
CET
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E3314
6E IndiGo
E90
10:20 AM
GMT
12:40 PM
CET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G35585
G3 GOL
E90
5:25 PM
GMT
7:45 PM
CET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL1094
KL KLM
E7W
5:25 PM
GMT
7:45 PM
CET
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Amsterdam to Cardiff
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 352 mi 1h 15m nonstop -1h behind 10 1-stop hubs

AMS–CWL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, GOL and KLM lead the route. The flight covers 352 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AMS–CWL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 7 E90 1h20
G3 GOL 7 E90 1h15
KL KLM 7 E7W 1h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – KL
E90 Embraer 190 – 6E, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + G3 (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: KL (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AMS to CWL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AMS to CWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
330
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cardiff is 1 hour behind Amsterdam.
AMS: CET · CWL: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 5:00 PM in Cardiff.
Distance & Flight Time
352 mi / 566 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to AMS

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

Key statistics for the Amsterdam to Cardiff route.
Route details
Distance352 mi / 566 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: AMS
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m
Destination: CWL
IATA / ICAOCWL / EGFF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation220 ft / 67 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMS to CWL flights.
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 352 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, GOL and KLM.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from AMS to CWL. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FUE, BHD, ACE, DUB, BGI, MIA, AGP, ALC, TFS and LPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cardiff is 1 hour behind Amsterdam.
Yes, return flights from CWL to AMS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AMS to CWL

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, GOL and KLM. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AMS to CWL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMS to CWL ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 352 miles (566 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via FUE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.