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Flights from Cardiff to Frankfurt

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Frankfurt. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or London, about 2h 55m door to door (21 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 2h 55m
CWLFRAAMS

Cardiff to Frankfurt at a glance

Fastest journey2h 55mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or London

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Frankfurt

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) FRA
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, KLM, Lufthansa
Mon09:45 CWL11:51 AMS0h 54m connection12:45 AMS13:40 FRAKLM
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 55m
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CWL London (LHR) FRA
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Fri17:00 CWL17:49 LHR2h 26m connection20:15 LHR22:40 FRABritish Airways
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 40m
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CWL Dublin (DUB) FRA
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Aer Lingus
Sat07:30 CWL08:17 DUB4h 28m connection12:45 DUB15:30 FRARyanair + Lufthansa
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 00m
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CWL Cork (ORK) FRA
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~5h 28m
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CWL Salzburg (SZG) FRA
Leg 1: TUI Airways · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~5h 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
841 km522 miles
Journey time
2h 55mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hFrankfurt vs Cardiff
Currency in Frankfurt
EUR
Airports
CWL → FRA, HHN

Flights from Cardiff to Frankfurt: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Frankfurt?
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 Frankfurt?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 841 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Frankfurt?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR), Dublin (DUB) and Cork (ORK). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Frankfurt?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.

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