Connecting route · United Kingdom → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Cardiff to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Antalya, about 11h 40m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 37m

Cardiff to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey9h 37mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Antalya

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Dubai

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) DXB

Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: Emirates, KLM

Thu10:00 CWL12:06 AMS3h 24m connection15:30 AMS00:40 DXBKLM + Emirates

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 40m

CWL Antalya (AYT) DXB

Leg 1: TUI Airways · Leg 2: flydubai, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress

Fri06:15 CWL12:15 AYT4h 30m connection16:45 AYT21:23 DXBTUI Airways + flydubai

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 08m

CWL Dublin (DUB) DXB

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Emirates

Sat07:30 CWL08:17 DUB6h 13m connection14:30 DUB00:39 DXBRyanair + Emirates

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 09m

CWL London (LHR) DXB

Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates

One airline, one ticket ~9h 37m

CWL Rome (FCO) DXB

Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Emirates, ITA Airways

Self-transfer likely ~10h 56m

CWL Salzburg (SZG) DXB

Leg 1: TUI Airways · Leg 2: flydubai

Self-transfer likely ~10h 37m

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: 5,682 km3,529 miles
Journey time: 9h 37mon current schedules
Time difference: +4hDubai vs Cardiff
Currency in Dubai: AED
Airports: CWL → DXB, DWC

Flights from Cardiff to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Dubai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Antalya 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 Dubai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,682 km.

Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Dubai?

The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Antalya (AYT), Dublin (DUB) and London (LHR). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Cardiff and Dubai?

Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Dubai?

Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Cardiff.

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