Flights Glasgow → Cardiff
GLA → CWL
Route overview
The flight route connects Glasgow to Cardiff, operating with a Fokker 50 aircraft. The destination airport in Cardiff sees approximately 857,397 passengers annually, indicating moderate traffic and demand for air travel between these two cities.
The Glasgow (GLA) → Cardiff (CWL) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.8/100 (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 Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Cardiff: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Glasgow (GLA) to Cardiff (CWL) heads south for about 503 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 3m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating GLA-CWL
Frequently asked questions about GLA-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: Air France.
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The Glasgow-Cardiff 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.
