Manchester, Greater Manchester to Cardiff (MAN–CWL) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 4h 30m 6EAMBT → 6EG3KL Amsterdam (AMS) to Cardiff flights
IBZ Ibiza (Eivissa) 5h 54m BYFRLS → BY Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) to Cardiff flights
ALC Alicante 6h 8m BYFRLS → BYFRVY Alicante (ALC) to Cardiff flights
PMI Palma de Mallorca 6h 10m BYFRLS → BY Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Cardiff flights
MAH Mahón (Maó) 6h 20m BYFRLS → BY Mahón (Maó) (MAH) to Cardiff flights
AGP Málaga 6h 35m BYFRLS → BABYFR Málaga (AGP) to Cardiff flights
NBE Enfidha 8h BYU2 → BY Enfidha (NBE) to Cardiff flights
BOJ Burgas 8h 21m BYLSU2 → BY Burgas (BOJ) to Cardiff flights
CFU Kerkyra (Corfu) 8h 35m BYFRLS → BY Kerkyra (Corfu) (CFU) to Cardiff flights
ACE San Bartolomé 8h 38m BYFRLS → BY San Bartolomé (ACE) to Cardiff flights
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Manchester, Greater Manchester to Cardiff
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAN to CWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
AMS ~4h 30m CMF ~5h 35m MPL ~5h 40m IBZ ~5h 54m ALC ~6h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,083
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 Manchester, Greater Manchester.
MAN: BST · CWL: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff.
Getting to MAN

The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).

Facts

MAN–CWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manchester, Greater Manchester to Cardiff route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAN
Full nameManchester Airport
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 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 MAN to CWL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Ibiza and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández.
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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 Amsterdam, Ibiza and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.