How long is the flight from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

Airlines like Aer Lingus fly from Northern Ireland to Cardiff in about 1h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Northern Ireland and Cardiff is about 246 mi. All flights are typically direct.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cardiff ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Cardiff when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cardiff, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cardiff from Northern Ireland?

For a flight from Northern Ireland to Cardiff, you will be flying into Cardiff Wales. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is just 9.1 mi from the center of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from Northern Ireland to Cardiff that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Northern Ireland to Cardiff flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Northern Ireland to Cardiff by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Average price	£197
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Northern Ireland to Cardiff (average of £106). Flying from Northern Ireland to Cardiff in September is currently the most expensive (average of £159). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NIR to CWL?

When flying from Northern Ireland to Cardiff, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Northern Ireland to Cardiff flights typically cost between £135 and £228 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £108 on Multiple Airlines (13 Oct–20 Oct).

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cardiff from Northern Ireland?
For a flight from Northern Ireland to Cardiff, you will be flying into Cardiff Wales. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is just 9.1 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?
Airlines like Aer Lingus fly from Northern Ireland to Cardiff in about 1h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Northern Ireland and Cardiff is about 246 mi. All flights are typically direct.
Can I find deals for flights from Northern Ireland to Cardiff that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Northern Ireland to Cardiff flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Northern Ireland to Cardiff.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Northern Ireland to Cardiff by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Northern Ireland to Cardiff?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Northern Ireland to Cardiff (average of £106). Flying from Northern Ireland to Cardiff in September is currently the most expensive (average of £159). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Northern Ireland to Cardiff flights typically cost between £135 and £228 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £108 on Multiple Airlines (13 Oct–20 Oct).