Travelling from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Newquay and Cardiff follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Your NQY to CWL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Cardiff Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NQY and CWL:
Edinburgh Airport
Dublin Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Newquay Cornwall Airport to Cardiff Airport flight is £78. A return fare is currently £135. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from NQY to CWL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Cardiff Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
64.34% of flights that leave from Newquay Cornwall Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Newquay Cornwall Airport is around 6 miles from central Newquay. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Cardiff Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to NQY:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
If you're landing on a late Newquay Cornwall Airport to Cardiff Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CWL:
Grab a Cardiff Airport rental car and discover Cardiff and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Cardiff Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport is roughly 17 miles from the centre of Cardiff. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Cardiff Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cardiff in April.
The warmest month in Cardiff is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Cardiff Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NQY to CWL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Cardiff, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Journey about 130 miles east to London to check off its popular sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 90 miles north-east of Cardiff. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are key reasons to visit.