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Cheapest time to fly from Newcastle to Cardiff

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Airlines that fly from Newcastle to Cardiff
Distance: 249 mi
Newcastle airports
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)How far from city centre: 5 mi
Cardiff airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Flights from Newcastle to Cardiff

Flights from Newcastle to Cardiff connect to a city famous for its historic castles and rugby heritage. You can easily book flights Newcastle to Cardiff to experience the Welsh capital, with Eastern Airways operating as the primary direct carrier.

Finding cheap flights from Newcastle to Cardiff is simple, with prices starting from £238, based on purchases made on Opodo in recent days.

The average Newcastle to Cardiff flight time is 1 hour 30 minutes.

Departing from Newcastle: airports and terminals

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is located in Woolsington, approximately 6 miles from the city centre, and operates entirely from a single main terminal. This layout makes departing on flights from Newcastle to Cardiff efficient and easy to navigate. Eastern Airways operates its direct services from this terminal, where you can check in comfortably before departure.

To reach the terminal from central Newcastle, you can use the Tyne and Wear Metro green line directly to the airport station in 25 minutes, keeping in mind the Metro Zone C ticket requirement. Alternatively, the X77 and X78 bus services run hourly from Eldon Square Bus Station, taking about 18 minutes. For those driving via the A1, various Newcastle Airport parking options are available within walking distance of the terminal entrance.

Arriving in Cardiff: from the airport to the city

Cardiff Airport (CWL) is situated in the Vale of Glamorgan near the village of Rhoose, about 12 miles west of the city centre.

Several transit options connect the airport to the city centre:

  • Train: the 905 shuttle bus runs from the terminal to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station for hourly rail services to Cardiff Central
  • Bus: the Adventure Travel 304 service departs from outside the arrivals area
  • Taxi: private hire vehicles are available at the designated ranks outside the terminal

Things to do in Cardiff

The Welsh capital is a premier destination for history, sport, and culture. You can begin your visit at Cardiff Castle, located right in the city centre, to explore its Roman foundations and Gothic revival apartments. For art enthusiasts, the National Museum Cardiff houses impressive collections of impressionist paintings and natural history exhibits.

Sports fans can experience the atmosphere at the Principality Stadium, the famous home of Welsh rugby, while music and theatre lovers can enjoy performances at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay. If you prefer outdoor recreation, Bute Park offers extensive green space along the River Taff and hosts major annual events like the Tafwyl Festival.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Newcastle to Cardiff

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Newcastle to Cardiff?
When you fly from Newcastle to Cardiff the average price is £397. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Newcastle to Cardiff at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Newcastle to Cardiff is 238 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Newcastle to Cardiff?
The most popular months to book a flight from Newcastle to Cardiff are September, October and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Newcastle to Cardiff?
The best time of the year to go to Cardiff when flying from Newcastle depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Cardiff from Newcastle in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, February and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Newcastle - Cardiff.
How long does the flight take to go from Newcastle to Cardiff?
The total flight time between Newcastle and Cardiff is of around 3 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 249.35 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Cardiff compared to Newcastle?
While in Newcastle temperatures can reach an average of 14º ºC in summer, Cardiff can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 5º ºC in Cardiff, compared to the 5º ºC average in Newcastle.

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