London to Cardiff (LGW–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LGW and CWL. Nearest airports to LGW with scheduled service: London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 25 mi) · London City Airport (LCY, 27 mi) · London Southend Airport (SEN, 48 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DUB Dublin 4h 10m FR → FR Dublin (DUB) to Cardiff flights
BHD Belfast 4h 45m U2 → EI Belfast (BHD) to Cardiff flights
AMS Amsterdam 4h 45m U2 → 6EG3KL Amsterdam (AMS) to Cardiff flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 5h 29m BABYIB → BY Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Cardiff flights
MAH Mahón (Maó) 5h 45m BABYIB → BY Mahón (Maó) (MAH) to Cardiff flights
ALC Alicante 5h 53m BABYFR → BYFRVY Alicante (ALC) to Cardiff flights
FAO Faro 6h 10m BALSU2 → BYFR Faro (FAO) to Cardiff flights
IBZ Ibiza (Eivissa) 6h 25m BABYIB → BY Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) to Cardiff flights
AGP Málaga 6h 25m BABYIB → BABYFR Málaga (AGP) to Cardiff flights
NBE Enfidha 7h 25m BYU2 → BY Enfidha (NBE) to Cardiff flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
London to Cardiff
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between LGW and CWL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGW to CWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DUB ~4h 10m BHD ~4h 45m AMS ~4h 45m PMI ~5h 29m MAH ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,145
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cardiff is 0 hours the same as London.
LGW: BST · CWL: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff.
Getting to LGW

The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.

Facts

LGW–CWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Cardiff route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGW
Full nameLondon Gatwick Airport
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 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 LGW to CWL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, George Best Belfast City and Amsterdam.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, George Best Belfast City and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.