Travelling from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport (CWL): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport (CWL) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are your main options in Washington DC.
Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of Washington DC.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Washington DC to CWL. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and CWL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Whether just for an hour or several days, a stopover can make your journey feel a little more manageable. When jetting out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), you can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport (CWL) stopping at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Cardiff Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.
About Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CWL instead:
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Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Cardiff. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
RM1,362 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport. A return flight starts from RM3,066. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to CWL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport (CWL). Plan your visit to Cardiff in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Cardiff is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to CWL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Cardiff
Start your Cardiff trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Cardiff Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Cardiff Castle, St Fagans National History Museum and Cardiff Bay are major attractions which should be on any good Cardiff itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cardiff. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Cardiff. No trip is complete without experiencing The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.