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Flights from Cardiff to Bucharest
There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Bucharest. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Kerkyra, about 4h 43m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 43m
Cardiff to Bucharest at a glance
Fastest journey4h 43mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Kerkyra
Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Bucharest
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) BUH
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: KLM, TAROM
Tue17:30 CWL19:36 AMS1h 09m connection20:45 AMS00:13 BUHKLM + TAROM
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CWL Kerkyra (CFU) BUH
Leg 1: TUI Airways · Leg 2: Wizz Air, Ryanair
Fri13:15 CWL18:21 CFU2h 09m connection20:30 CFU21:37 BUHTUI Airways + Ryanair
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CWL Dublin (DUB) BUH
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Dan Air, HiSky, Ryanair
Mon22:00 CWL22:47 DUB6h 58m connection05:45 DUB11:01 BUHRyanair
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
- 2,298 km1,427 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 43mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hBucharest vs Cardiff
- Currency in Bucharest
- RON
- Airports
- CWL → OTP, BBU
Flights from Cardiff to Bucharest: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Bucharest?
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 Bucharest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,298 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Bucharest?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Kerkyra (CFU), Dublin (DUB) and London (STN). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Bucharest?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bucharest?
Bucharest is 2 hours ahead of Cardiff.





