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Flights from Leeds to Cardiff
There are no direct flights from Leeds to Cardiff. The fastest way is one stop via Dublin, about 4h 18m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 18m
Leeds to Cardiff at a glance
Fastest journey4h 18mVia Dublin, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dublin
Best ways to fly from Leeds 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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LBA Dublin (DUB) CWL
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
Wed19:30 LBA20:19 DUB2h 41m connection23:00 DUB23:48 CWLRyanair
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
- 280 km174 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 18mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneCardiff vs Leeds
- Currency in Cardiff
- GBP
- Airports
- LBA → CWL
Flights from Leeds to Cardiff: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Leeds to Cardiff?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Leeds to Cardiff?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 280 km.
Where do you change planes between Leeds and Cardiff?
The best connecting points are Dublin (DUB). Ryanair flies both legs via Dublin, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Leeds and Cardiff?
Leeds: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL).





