Flying from Exeter International Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Exeter and Cardiff are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Leave plenty of time to catch your EXT to CWL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Exeter International Airport to Cardiff Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between EXT and CWL include:
Dublin Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Exeter International Airport (EXT) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Exeter International Airport to Cardiff Airport flight is $99. A return plane ticket is currently $434. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from EXT to CWL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Exeter International Airport to Cardiff Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EXT to CWL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Exeter International Airport to Cardiff Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Exeter International Airport (EXT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Exeter International Airport, 61.22% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Exeter International Airport from central Exeter, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near EXT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Exeter International Airport to Cardiff Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
If you're landing on a late Exeter International Airport to Cardiff Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CWL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and experience more of Cardiff and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Cardiff Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport is approximately 17 miles from the center of Cardiff. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Exeter International Airport to Cardiff Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cardiff in April.
The warmest month in Cardiff is July, with temperatures ranging between 52ºF and 72ºF. Lock in your flights from Exeter International Airport to Cardiff Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 32ºF and 48ºF. Look for cheap tickets from EXT to CWL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Cardiff is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 130 miles east of Cardiff, a trip to London will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 90 miles north-east of Cardiff. No journey is complete without experiencing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
