Connecting route · United Kingdom → Greece

Flights from Cardiff to Athens

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Athens. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Kerkyra, about 4h 56m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 56m

Cardiff to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey4h 56mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Kerkyra

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Athens

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

CWL Amsterdam (AMS) ATH

Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, KLM, Sky Express (Greece)

Mon09:45 CWL11:51 AMS0h 54m connection12:45 AMS16:41 ATHKLM

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 56m

CWL Kerkyra (CFU) ATH

Leg 1: TUI Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece), Ryanair

Mon15:00 CWL20:06 CFU2h 24m connection22:30 CFU23:34 ATHTUI Airways + Sky Express (Greece)

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 34m

CWL Dublin (DUB) ATH

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Ryanair

Thu00:15 CWL01:02 DUB4h 58m connection06:00 DUB11:50 ATHRyanair + Aer Lingus

6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 35m

CWL Rome (FCO) ATH

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, Sky Express (Greece)

One airline, one ticket ~5h 51m

CWL London (STN) ATH

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Jet2, Ryanair

One airline, one ticket ~5h 50m

CWL Dubrovnik (DBV) ATH

Leg 1: TUI Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Volotea

Self-transfer likely ~6h 46m

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: 2,578 km1,601 miles
Journey time: 4h 56mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hAthens vs Cardiff
Currency in Athens: EUR
Airports: CWL → ATH

Flights from Cardiff to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Athens?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Kerkyra and Dublin. 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 Athens?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,578 km.

Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Athens?

The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Kerkyra (CFU), Dublin (DUB) and Rome (FCO). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Cardiff and Athens?

Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Athens?

Athens is 2 hours ahead of Cardiff.

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