Cardiff to Amsterdam flights

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Amsterdam?

The flight duration for direct flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Is there a time change from Cardiff to Amsterdam?

Yes. Cardiff is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), one hour behind Amsterdam which is in the Central European Time (CET) zone.

What documentation do I need to fly to Amsterdam from Cardiff?

You will need to carry a valid passport to travel from Cardiff to Amsterdam. Depending on your nationality and flight path, you may also need a visa for the Netherlands.

Cheap flights from Cardiff to Amsterdam are offered by multiple airlines:

• KLM, Royal Dutch Airlines, the national airline of the Netherlands.
• Air France, France's national carrier, based in Paris.
• EasyJet, British low-cost carrier with connections to over 30 European countries.

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• May welcomes the summer weather in Amsterdam, and with it come a host of fantastic annual festivals to suit every taste: Taste of Amsterdam showcases the skills of Amsterdam's best chefs, Art Amsterdam introduces the latest in Dutch contemporary art, and the Tulip Festival explodes over the fields of Noordoostpolder
• January is almost the cheapest time to go to Amsterdam, but it's an enjoyable time to be in the city. The winter weather is crisp but not harsh, crowds at museums, galleries and tourist sites have disappeared, and the world-renowned Amsterdam International Fashion Week injects energy into the city through an array of photography exhibitions, museum exhibits, concerts, and public events.

Cardiff is served by the busiest airport in Wales, providing both international and domestic flights: Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Useful information about Cardiff Airport

Cardiff Airport is located near Rhoose, in the Vale of Glamorgan, about 12 miles south-west of the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By bus – T9 service every 20-30 minutes from Custom House Street in Cardiff City Centre. Journey time roughly 35 minutes.
• By train – hourly service from Cardiff Central to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station, linked to the airport by transfer buses to the departures terminal. Total journey time approximately 35 minutes.
• By car or taxi – 25 minutes from the city centre.

Services: 2 hours free WiFi, foreign currency exchange, ATMs, multi-faith religious space, business facilities, special assistance services, designated smoking zones, duty-free shopping, chemist, news agency, several cafes and restaurants, and one pub.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is one of the world's busiest airports with connections all over the globe.

Useful information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Situated in the region of Haarlemmermeer, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located about 6 miles south-west of Amsterdam.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By train – 20 minutes into central Amsterdam, departures every 10 minutes throughout the day and less frequently between 1am and 5am.
• By bus – 40 minutes to the city centre on the 397 Amsterdam Airport Express line, every 15 minutes between 5am and midnight.
• By taxi or car – Official taxis leave from straight outside arrivals, with a journey time of 30-45 minutes into the centre of Amsterdam.
• By bicycle – Amsterdam has a marked 15km cycle route running from the airport to the city. Pre-arranged cycle hire is available for pick up at the airport.

Services: free WiFi internet, car rental, smoking areas, secure luggage storage, tourist information, baby change, disabled passenger assistance, ATMs, foreign currency exchange, public showers, pharmacy, and many shops and eateries.

• Amsterdam is overloaded with impressive architecture. Take a walking tour around the medieval Old Centre, cruise past historic waterfront houses on a canal boat tour, or relax in the grass near Magere Brug, a photogenic 17th-century draw bridge.
• Stock up at one of Amsterdam's public markets (your nose will be drawn to the flowers at the famous Bloemenmarket) and relax with a picnic in one of the city's many parks. You may even catch an outdoor theatre performance in the Vondelpark.
• Cycle around Amsterdam's beautiful canals, crossing as many of the city's 1,500 bridges as you fancy. The city is flat and road rules favour cyclists, making it the dream cyclist's city.
• The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank House are just some of the must-see museums in Amsterdam.