Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Cardiff.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CWL to LHR flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CWL and LHR:
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
George Best Belfast City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is P6,554. A round-trip fare right now is P13,781. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from CWL to LHR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to London Heathrow Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of all flights departing from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Cardiff Airport from central Cardiff, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to CWL:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cardiff Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit London in February.
Lock in your flight from Cardiff Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CWL to LHR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.