Belfast to Cardiff (BHD–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BA8978
BA British
AT7
6:45 AM
GMT
8:05 AM
GMT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI3620
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
6:45 AM
GMT
8:05 AM
GMT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI3621
EI Aer Lingus
AT7
8:35 AM
GMT
10:00 AM
GMT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Belfast to Cardiff
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 246 mi 1h 20m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

BHD–CWL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 246 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHD–CWL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 7 AT7 1h20 Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 7 AT7 1h20
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – BA, EI
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EI (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BHD to CWL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHD to CWL.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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.

Other ways to reach Cardiff from Belfast

Nearby airports with service to Cardiff International Airport.
Metric BHD→CWL DUB→CWL
Distance from BHD 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 14 10
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of BHD with service to Cardiff International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cardiff is 0 hours the same as Belfast.
BHD: GMT · CWL: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Belfast, it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff.
Distance & Flight Time
246 mi / 396 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.

BHD–CWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Belfast to Cardiff route.
Route details
Distance246 mi / 396 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: BHD
IATA / ICAOBHD / EGAC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: CWL
IATA / ICAOCWL / EGFF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation220 ft / 67 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHD to CWL flights.
Nonstop flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff International Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 246 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways and Aer Lingus.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from BHD to CWL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CWL to BHD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHD to CWL

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Aer Lingus. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BHD to CWL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHD to CWL ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 246 miles (396 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via AMS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB).