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Flights from Cardiff to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or London, about 3h 42m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 42m
CWLZRHAMS

Cardiff to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey3h 42mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or London

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Zurich

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) ZRH
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: KLM, SWISS, Kuwait Airways
Sat17:45 CWL19:51 AMS1h 24m connection21:15 AMS22:27 ZRHKLM
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 42m
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2
CWL London (LHR) ZRH
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, SWISS
Fri17:00 CWL17:49 LHR2h 26m connection20:15 LHR22:48 ZRHBritish Airways
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 48m
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CWL Dublin (DUB) ZRH
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: SWISS, Aer Lingus
Sat07:30 CWL08:17 DUB5h 13m connection13:30 DUB16:29 ZRHRyanair + SWISS
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 59m
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CWL Cork (ORK) ZRH
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 36m
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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
962 km597 miles
Journey time
3h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hZurich vs Cardiff
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
CWL → ZRH

Flights from Cardiff to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Zurich?
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 Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 962 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Zurich?
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 Zurich?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Zurich?
Zurich is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.

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