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Flights from Cardiff to Madrid
There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Madrid. The fastest way is one stop via London or Amsterdam, about 4h 12m door to door (38 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 12m
Cardiff to Madrid at a glance
Fastest journey4h 12mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Madrid
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 London (LHR) MAD
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Iberia
Fri17:00 CWL17:49 LHR1h 11m connection19:00 LHR22:12 MADBritish Airways + Iberia
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CWL Amsterdam (AMS) MAD
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express
Thu17:30 CWL19:36 AMS1h 09m connection20:45 AMS23:03 MADKLM
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CWL Malaga (AGP) MAD
Leg 1: TUI Airways, Vueling, Ryanair · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express
Fri15:45 CWL19:06 AGP2h 24m connection21:30 AGP22:24 MADRyanair + Air Europa
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CWL Alicante (ALC) MAD
Leg 1: TUI Airways, Vueling, Ryanair · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum
Tue06:15 CWL09:27 ALC3h 33m connection13:00 ALC13:48 MADTUI Airways + Air Europa
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CWL Faro (FAO) MAD
Leg 1: TUI Airways, Ryanair · Leg 2: Iberia, Ryanair, Air Nostrum
Thu07:15 CWL09:44 FAO3h 16m connection13:00 FAO14:58 MADTUI Airways + Ryanair
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CWL Dublin (DUB) MAD
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Iberia Express, Ryanair, Aer Lingus
Thu00:15 CWL01:02 DUB5h 28m connection06:30 DUB09:52 MADRyanair + Aer Lingus
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
- 1,231 km764 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 12mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hMadrid vs Cardiff
- Currency in Madrid
- EUR
- Airports
- CWL → MAD
Flights from Cardiff to Madrid: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Madrid?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Amsterdam and Malaga. 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 Madrid?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,231 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Madrid?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS), Malaga (AGP) and Alicante (ALC). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Madrid?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Madrid?
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.
