Flights Cardiff → Amsterdam
CWL → AMS
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Amsterdam?
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Amsterdam (AMS) 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 Cardiff with Amsterdam, operating with a Fokker 70 aircraft. The destination airport serves an impressive number of passengers annually, totaling 66,828,453.
The Cardiff (CWL) → Amsterdam (AMS) route is operated by ITA Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Amsterdam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cardiff (CWL) to Amsterdam (AMS) heads east for about 566 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 8m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Amsterdam it is 1.2 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 CWL-AMS
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Frequently asked questions about CWL-AMS
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Amsterdam (AMS) 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.
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The Cardiff-Amsterdam route is about 566 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
