What percentage of Cardiff to Amsterdam flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 14.3% of flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam have been direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that a significant majority of routes involve at least one stop, making direct flights less common for this particular journey.

What's the flight time from Cardiff to Amsterdam?

The typical direct flight from Cardiff to Amsterdam has a median duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 566 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 13 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How often do cheap flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers looking for good value on this route will typically find opportunities appearing regularly. The consistent availability of deals makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious planning.

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Cardiff to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

For those looking for cheap flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam, the data indicates that August, October, and January are typically the most affordable months to fly, with median fares around $152 for each. These months offer the best opportunities to find lower prices compared to other times of the year.

Right now, fares for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam typically range from $290–$704, with a median price of $477. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that price alerts could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, with only 14.3% of recent fares being direct flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam. For the majority of connecting itineraries, travelers can expect to make two or more stopovers.

A typical journey from Cardiff to Amsterdam, including connections, takes approximately 16h 0m. However, if you find a direct flight, the non-stop travel time is considerably shorter at 1h 20m.

The distance between Cardiff and Amsterdam is 566 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, especially if you secure a direct itinerary.

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Regular price: £169 - £284

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam is 169 GBP to 284 GBP. The current lowest deal is 90 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 14.

now £90

Low £169

High £284

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam

The cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam is February, with a median price of $243. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $704. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from £243

January

Most Expensive

Flights from £704

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£257

£108

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£272

£110

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£234

£114

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£238

£117

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£328

£203

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£325

£191

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

1 night

Sep 22 - Sep 23

£279 → £121

57%

2 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 7

£235 → £90

61%

1 night

Oct 6 - Oct 7

£233 → £91

61%

1 night

Oct 5 - Oct 6

£234 → £92

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Cardiff - Amsterdam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cardiff to Amsterdam are below the typical level at $90.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August, October, or January for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are August, October, and January, with a median price of $152.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 20m

Direct flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam typically take 1 hour and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 14.3% of recent flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is an airline offering direct flights on the Cardiff to Amsterdam route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£80

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~£160

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague is the closest alternative to Amsterdam, offering fast security and check-in processes.

📍 ~55 km from Amsterdam (reachable by rail and road)

💸 Flights from ~£206

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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$821

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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$836

$688

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Dec 25

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $263. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees prices at $306, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $332. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 28-59 days in advance average $548, and those booked 60+ days out average $555.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Cardiff to Amsterdam is considered to be $290 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $477. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $704 or less. By comparing your flight options to these benchmarks, you can better assess if you're getting a favorable price.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam are August, October, and January, all with a median price of $152. While August also appears as the most expensive month, this indicates significant price fluctuations within that period. The annual median price for this route is $477, suggesting that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Cardiff to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Regular price: £169 - £284

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam is 169 GBP to 284 GBP. The current lowest deal is 90 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 14.

now £90

Low £169

High £284

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam

February

Cheapest

Flights from £243

January

Most Expensive

Flights from £704

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£257

£108

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£272

£110

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£234

£114

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£238

£117

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£328

£203

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Amsterdam

Cardiff (CWL) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ryanair

£325

£191

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

1 night

Sep 22 - Sep 23

£279 → £121

57%

2 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 7

£235 → £90

61%

1 night

Oct 6 - Oct 7

£233 → £91

61%

1 night

Oct 5 - Oct 6

£234 → £92

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Cardiff - Amsterdam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cardiff to Amsterdam are below the typical level at $90.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August, October, or January for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are August, October, and January, with a median price of $152.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 20m

Direct flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam typically take 1 hour and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 14.3% of recent flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is an airline offering direct flights on the Cardiff to Amsterdam route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£80

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~£160

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague is the closest alternative to Amsterdam, offering fast security and check-in processes.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

66% AI deal score

$787

$688

Save $99

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Cheap Flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Today’s best flight deals from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Cardiff to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Direct flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Cardiff - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August, October, or January for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 20m

Connecting flights are more common

KLM offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

Dec 12

Dec 17

Dec 12

Dec 10

Dec 07

Dec 23

Jan 15

Dec 25

Dec 15

Jan 29

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Jan 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

How early should I book Cardiff to Amsterdam flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Cardiff to Amsterdam flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam?

What percentage of Cardiff to Amsterdam flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Cardiff to Amsterdam?

How often do cheap flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam come up?

Related routes

More routes from Cardiff

Flights to Amsterdam from other cities

Cardiff to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Direct flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam

Cardiff - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August, October, or January for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 20m

Connecting flights are more common

KLM offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

Dec 12

Dec 17

Dec 12

Dec 10

Dec 07

Dec 23

Jan 15

Dec 25

Dec 15

Jan 29

Jan 16

Jan 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

How early should I book Cardiff to Amsterdam flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Cardiff to Amsterdam flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Cardiff to Amsterdam?