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Flights from Zurich to Cardiff

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Cardiff. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dublin, about 3h 23m door to door (63 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 23m
ZRHCWLAMS

Zurich to Cardiff at a glance

Fastest journey3h 23mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dublin

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Cardiff

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ZRH Amsterdam (AMS) CWL
Leg 1: KLM, SWISS · Leg 2: KLM, KLM Cityhopper
Thu14:30 ZRH15:55 AMS0h 50m connection16:45 AMS16:53 CWLKLM
43 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 23m
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2
ZRH Dublin (DUB) CWL
Leg 1: SWISS, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Ryanair
Sun16:45 ZRH17:58 DUB2h 47m connection20:45 DUB21:33 CWLSWISS + Ryanair
20 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 48m
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3
ZRH London (LHR) CWL
Leg 1: British Airways, SWISS · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~3h 44m
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4
ZRH Cork (ORK) CWL
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Ryanair
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 23mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hCardiff vs Zurich
Currency in Cardiff
GBP
Airports
ZRH → CWL

Flights from Zurich to Cardiff: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich 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 Zurich to Cardiff?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 962 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Cardiff?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB), London (LHR) and Cork (ORK). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Cardiff?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Cardiff?
Cardiff is 1 hour behind Zurich.

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