Flights Cardiff → Glasgow
CWL → GLA
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Glasgow?
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Glasgow (GLA) takes about 1h 3m. 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 operates between Cardiff and Glasgow, using a Fokker 50 aircraft. The destination airport in Glasgow sees over six million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and demand for air travel between these two cities.
The Cardiff (CWL) → Glasgow (GLA) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Glasgow: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cardiff (CWL) to Glasgow (GLA) heads north for about 503 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 3m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Glasgow it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating CWL-GLA
Frequently asked questions about CWL-GLA
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Glasgow (GLA) takes about 1h 3m. 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: Air France.
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The Cardiff-Glasgow route is about 503 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.
