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Flights from Frankfurt to Cardiff
There are no direct flights from Frankfurt to Cardiff. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dublin, about 2h 53m door to door (67 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 2h 53m
Frankfurt to Cardiff at a glance
Fastest journey2h 53mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dublin
Best ways to fly from Frankfurt to Cardiff
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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FRA Amsterdam (AMS) CWL
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, KLM, Lufthansa · Leg 2: KLM, KLM Cityhopper
Tue07:15 FRA08:15 AMS0h 45m connection09:00 AMS09:08 CWLKLM
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FRA Dublin (DUB) CWL
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Ryanair
Fri16:45 FRA17:36 DUB3h 39m connection21:15 DUB22:03 CWLLufthansa + Ryanair
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FRA London (LHR) CWL
Leg 1: British Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
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 53mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hCardiff vs Frankfurt
- Currency in Cardiff
- GBP
- Airports
- FRA, HHN → CWL
Flights from Frankfurt to Cardiff: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Cardiff?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dublin and London. 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 Frankfurt to Cardiff?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 841 km.
Where do you change planes between Frankfurt and Cardiff?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB), London (LHR) and Cork (ORK). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Frankfurt and Cardiff?
Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN). Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL).
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Cardiff?
Cardiff is 1 hour behind Frankfurt.





