Cardiff to Manchester, Greater Manchester (CWL–MAN) — 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.
While no nonstop service exists between CWL and MAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Cardiff
| Metric | CWL→MAN | EXT→MAN | SOU→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CWL | – | 46 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 7 | 23 |
Travel Essentials
CWL: BST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff, it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
CWL–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, George Best Belfast City and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Exeter, Devon (EXT), Southampton (SOU) and Newquay (NQY).