Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Cardiff (CDG–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Cardiff
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
308 mi -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CDG and CWL, connecting options are available through 8 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CDG to CWL.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
ACE ~9h 26m FUE ~10h 45m DUB ~13h 50m MIA ~18h 28m AMS ~18h 35m
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Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cardiff is 1 hour behind Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
CDG: CET · CWL: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 5:00 PM in Cardiff.
Distance & Flight Time
308 mi / 496 km
Visa & Entry

French passport holders visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism or business. Since April 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and is linked to your passport number. Carriers check ETA status before boarding. You cannot work on a visitor entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CDG

RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.

Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).

Facts

CDG–CWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Cardiff route.
Route details
Distance308 mi / 496 km
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: CDG
Full nameCharles de Gaulle International Airport
IATA / ICAOCDG / LFPG
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr70.3M
Elevation392 ft / 119 m
Destination: CWL
Full nameCardiff International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWL / EGFF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation220 ft / 67 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CDG to CWL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACE, FUE, DUB, MIA, AMS, LPA, AGP and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cardiff is 1 hour behind Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Yes, return flights from CWL to CDG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes on the 600 km route. The flight crosses the English Channel and enters Welsh airspace from the southeast. Both directions have similar flight times.
Flybe operated this route historically before ceasing operations. Current direct service depends on seasonal and carrier availability. KLM connects via Amsterdam, and other options route through Dublin or Edinburgh. Check current schedules as direct CDG-CWL service has been intermittent in recent years.
The Eurostar from Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras takes 2 hours 15 minutes. From London Paddington, the GWR train to Cardiff Central takes about 2 hours. Total rail journey is 5 to 6 hours including the transfer across London. Flying via Amsterdam on KLM is another option, taking 4 to 5 hours with the connection.
Cardiff Airport is 19 km southwest of the city centre in Rhoose. The T9 express bus runs to Cardiff Central station in about 35 minutes. Taxis take 25 to 30 minutes and cost about 30 to 40 GBP. There is a rail station at Rhoose Cardiff International Airport on the Vale of Glamorgan line, about a 10 minute walk from the terminal, with trains to Cardiff Central in 30 minutes.
The RER B train runs from CDG terminals to central Paris stations including Gare du Nord, Chatelet-Les Halles, and Saint-Michel in 30 to 40 minutes. The Roissybus runs to Opera in about 60 minutes. Taxis to central Paris cost a flat 56 euros to the Right Bank or 65 euros to the Left Bank. CDG is 25 km northeast of central Paris.

Paris to Cardiff: France to Wales

CDG-CWL is a 600 km route with a flight time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when direct service is operating. Direct nonstop availability has been intermittent, with carriers launching and suspending the route at different times. When a direct flight is available, it is the fastest way between the two cities. Otherwise, connecting through Amsterdam on KLM or through London Heathrow on BA and partner carriers are the standard air alternatives.

The rail option combines Eurostar from Paris to London (2 hours 15 minutes) with GWR from Paddington to Cardiff Central (2 hours), totalling 5 to 6 hours including the London transfer. Cardiff Airport is 19 km from the city centre with bus and rail connections. CDG connects to central Paris via the RER B in 35 minutes. The route serves Welsh-French business links, rugby supporters during the Six Nations, and tourists moving between Paris and south Wales.