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Flights from Cardiff to Aberdeen

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Aberdeen. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dublin, about 5h 21m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 34m
CWLABZAMS

Cardiff to Aberdeen at a glance

Fastest journey3h 34mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dublin

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Aberdeen

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CWL Amsterdam (AMS) ABZ
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: KLM
Mon17:45 CWL19:51 AMS2h 54m connection22:45 AMS23:06 ABZKLM
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 21m
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CWL Dublin (DUB) ABZ
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Loganair
Fri22:45 CWL23:32 DUB10h 43m connection10:15 DUB11:32 ABZRyanair + Loganair
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 47m
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CWL London (LHR) ABZ
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~3h 34m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
634 km394 miles
Journey time
3h 34mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneAberdeen vs Cardiff
Currency in Aberdeen
GBP
Airports
CWL → ABZ

Flights from Cardiff to Aberdeen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Aberdeen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dublin and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Aberdeen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 634 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Aberdeen?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB) and London (LHR). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Aberdeen?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Aberdeen: Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ).

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