Flights Dublin → Cardiff
DUB → CWL
Route overview
This flight route operates between Dublin and Cardiff with a perfect on-time performance, as the single flight recorded had no delays and was even three minutes early. The aircraft used is an Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72, flying from Dublin Airport, which has been in operation since 1940, to Cardiff, a destination that sees over eight hundred and fifty-seven thousand passengers annually.
The Dublin (DUB) → Cardiff (CWL) route is operated by Aer Lingus. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Dublin the average ATFM delay is 0.9 minutes.
Heading to Cardiff: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Dublin (DUB) to Cardiff (CWL) heads south-east for about 300 km, a flight time of roughly 48m.
Departures from Dublin on this leg cluster in the morning window: about 100% of DUB-CWL flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Dublin the average ATFM delay is 0.9 min (atfm); arriving into Cardiff it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 85% | 22 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating DUB-CWL
Frequently asked questions about DUB-CWL
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.
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 Dublin-Cardiff route is about 300 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.
