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Connecting route · United Kingdom → Switzerland

Flights from Cardiff to Basel

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Basel. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or London, about 3h 07m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 07m
CWLBSLAMS

Cardiff to Basel at a glance

Fastest journey3h 07mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or London

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Basel

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

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CWL Amsterdam (AMS) EAP
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland, KLM
Wed10:00 CWL12:06 AMS0h 54m connection13:00 AMS14:07 EAPKLM
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 07m
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CWL London (LHR) EAP
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways
Fri17:00 CWL17:49 LHR2h 41m connection20:30 LHR22:57 EAPBritish Airways
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 57m
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CWL Dublin (DUB) EAP
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
Thu00:15 CWL01:02 DUB10h 58m connection12:00 DUB14:49 EAPRyanair
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 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
890 km553 miles
Journey time
3h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hBasel vs Cardiff
Currency in Basel
CHF
Airports
CWL → BSL

Flights from Cardiff to Basel: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Basel?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, London 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 Basel?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 890 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Basel?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR) and Dublin (DUB). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Basel?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Basel?
Basel is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.

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