Travelling from Dubai to Cardiff Airport (CWL): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to Cardiff Airport (CWL). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the two main airports in Dubai.
The timezone in Cardiff is UTC+0, which is four hours behind Dubai. Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Dubai to CWL. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Whether you'd like to visit a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Dubai to CWL.
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Dubai Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Cardiff Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
74.31% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Work a stopover into your journey at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Dubai to Cardiff Airport (CWL) leaving Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport.
DWC is about 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Dubai to CWL flight? Check in to a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
56.64% of all departures from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Cardiff Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CWL instead:
Explore without limits with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and find adventure across Cardiff and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Dubai to Cardiff Airport flight.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Central Cardiff is about 14 kilometres from Cardiff Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Currently, ج.م. 9,449 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Cardiff Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 22,881. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Dubai to CWL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Dubai to Cardiff Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Cardiff Airport (CWL), while June is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Cardiff based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Dubai to CWL flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cardiff to range from 11ºC to 22ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Cardiff Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Cardiff
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Cardiff Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cardiff:
Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National History Museum are a couple of major attractions to add to your Cardiff itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cardiff Bay.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Cardiff has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you should also see. About 225 kilometres east of Cardiff, a visit to London will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Cardiff, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
