Cardiff to San Bartolomé (CWL–ACE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CWL–ACE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Britannia Airways Ltd. leads the route. The flight covers 1,639 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY Britannia Airways Ltd. | 1 | 7S8 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Bartolomé from Cardiff
| Metric | CWL→ACE | BRS→ACE | BOH→ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CWL | – | 27 mi | 78 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 15 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 55m | 3h 50m |
Travel Essentials
CWL: GMT · ACE: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff, it's 6:00 PM in San Bartolomé.
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CWL–ACE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CWL to ACE
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd.. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CWL to ACE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CWL to ACE ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,639 miles (2,638 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FUE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bristol (BRS), Bournemouth (BOH) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).