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Flights from Madrid to Cardiff
There are no direct flights from Madrid to Cardiff. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dublin, about 4h 08m door to door (113 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 08m
Madrid to Cardiff at a glance
Fastest journey4h 08mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dublin
Best ways to fly from Madrid 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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MAD Amsterdam (AMS) CWL
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express · Leg 2: KLM, KLM Cityhopper
Wed06:15 MAD08:27 AMS0h 48m connection09:15 AMS09:23 CWLKLM
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MAD Dublin (DUB) CWL
Leg 1: Iberia Express, Ryanair, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Ryanair
Thu19:00 MAD20:23 DUB1h 07m connection21:30 DUB22:18 CWLRyanair
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MAD Alicante (ALC) CWL
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum · Leg 2: TUI Airways, Vueling, Ryanair
Tue08:30 MAD09:21 ALC1h 24m connection10:45 ALC11:57 CWLAir Nostrum + Vueling
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MAD Malaga (AGP) CWL
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express · Leg 2: TUI Airways, Vueling, Ryanair
Thu11:45 MAD12:43 AGP1h 32m connection14:15 AGP15:33 CWLAir Nostrum + Vueling
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MAD Faro (FAO) CWL
Leg 1: Iberia, Ryanair, Air Nostrum · Leg 2: TUI Airways, Ryanair
Thu07:45 MAD07:47 FAO2h 28m connection10:15 FAO12:30 CWLAir Nostrum + TUI 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
- 1,231 km764 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 08mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hCardiff vs Madrid
- Currency in Cardiff
- GBP
- Airports
- MAD → CWL
Flights from Madrid to Cardiff: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Cardiff?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dublin and Alicante. 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 Madrid to Cardiff?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,231 km.
Where do you change planes between Madrid and Cardiff?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB), Alicante (ALC) and Malaga (AGP). Air Europa flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madrid and Cardiff?
Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL).
What is the time difference between Madrid and Cardiff?
Cardiff is 1 hour behind Madrid.
