Travelling from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport (CWL): What you need to know
The timezone in Cardiff is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to CWL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You can reach IAD from central Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Washington DC to CWL flight? Relax in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
When booking your plane ticket from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport (CWL) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you have stopover options to choose from. Make a detour to Keflavik Airport (KEF), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Washington DC to Cardiff Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that take off from BWI arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 77% of the time.
About Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CWL instead:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Cardiff Airport flight.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
From Cardiff Airport, central Cardiff is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport is $594. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,372. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to CWL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport (CWL). June is the busiest month to travel to Cardiff. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Cardiff is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your Washington DC to CWL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Cardiff
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cardiff:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Cardiff Castle, St. Fagans National Museum of History and St. David's Cathedral are leading attractions which should be on every Cardiff itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cardiff. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Manchester is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres north of Cardiff. No trip is complete without a visit to Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
