Flights Amsterdam → Cardiff
AMS → CWL
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Cardiff?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cardiff (CWL) takes about 1h 8m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Cardiff, operating with a Fokker 70 aircraft. The destination airport in Cardiff sees approximately 857,397 passengers per year, indicating moderate traffic and significance for regional travel.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Cardiff (CWL) route is operated by ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Cardiff: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cardiff (CWL) heads west for about 566 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 8m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Cardiff it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating AMS-CWL
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-CWL
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cardiff (CWL) takes about 1h 8m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Cardiff, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Amsterdam-Cardiff route is about 566 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
