Flights Paris → Cardiff
ORY → CWL
Route overview
The flight route connects Paris to Cardiff, operating with a Fokker 50 aircraft. The destination airport in Cardiff sees approximately 857,397 passengers per year, indicating moderate traffic and demand for air travel between these two cities.
The Paris (ORY) → Cardiff (CWL) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.4/100 (medium), 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 Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Cardiff: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (ORY) to Cardiff (CWL) heads north-west for about 503 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 3m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating ORY-CWL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ORY-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 Paris-Cardiff route is about 503 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.
