Flights Cardiff → Dublin
CWL → DUB
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Dublin?
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 48 min. 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 Dublin, operating with an Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 aircraft. The destination airport in Dublin opened in 1940 and currently serves over 34 million passengers annually.
The Cardiff (CWL) → Dublin (DUB) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Dublin the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Dublin: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cardiff (CWL) to Dublin (DUB) heads north-west for about 300 km, a flight time of roughly 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Dublin it is 0.9 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 79% | 42 min | 2.5% |
Airlines operating CWL-DUB
Frequently asked questions about CWL-DUB
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 48 min. 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 1 airline: Aer Lingus.
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The Cardiff-Dublin route is about 300 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.
