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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
LBACWLDUB

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
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 18m
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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
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).

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