Best Price
Gulf Air
7 Oct, Wed
Abu Dhabi – Cardiff
19h 55m
2 stop
AUH–CWL
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Quick Flight Summary from Abu Dhabi to Cardiff
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $309
- Direct flight duration 12 hour 45 min
- Arrival airports CWL
- Best days to book Wednesday, Thursday
- Average over the last 30 days $590
Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Cardiff
Etihad Airways
24 Sep, Thu
Abu Dhabi – Cardiff
14h 40m
1 stop
AUH–CWL
Shortest Flight
Etihad Airways
16 Sep, Wed
Abu Dhabi – Cardiff
13h 5m
1 stop
AUH–CWL
Etihad Airways
12 Sep, Sat
Abu Dhabi – Cardiff
1d 1h 15m
1 stop
AUH–CWL
Last update: 10 September 2026 14:50
Estimated Prices for Abu Dhabi to Cardiff Flights
Cheapest Day7 October Wednesday
Best Price
$307
Average Price
$619
$773
$307
Key Features of the Airlines
- Budget Turkish Flights
- Domestic Focus
- Turkish Airlines Partner
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Turkey's LCC Leader
- Digital-First Airline
- Wide Turkish Network
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from Abu Dhabi City Center
Zayed International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers in the east of the city center. The city center is easily reached by shuttle, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from the offices of car rental companies located in the city center and at the airport.
Airport Shuttle
You can make benefit of the 24-hour shuttle service to go to the airport. You can easily get to the airport from the city center with services arranged according to flight departure times.
City Bus
In the United Arab Emirates, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, public transport is quite inadequate. However, you can still try buses A1. You can use this option to get to the airport from the city center.
Taxi
The most common means of transportation in Abu Dhabi are taxis. Because of the inadequate public transportation, the public prefer the taxi. Taxi prices are also reasonable because the country is rich in oil reserves. You can consider the taxi option to reach the airport.
Private Car
It is one of the easiest ways to get to the airport. Abu Dhabi has wide, high standard urban roads. Traffic density is experienced at certain hours in the city center. You can easily reach the airport by connecting to the E20 and E22 motorway from the city center with your private car.
Airport Information
Abu Dhabi Airport offers you many options. If you like, you can spend your time in cafés and restaurants such as Mc Donalds, O'Brien's, Panapolis, Illy Espressamante or you can enjoy duty free shopping. You can evaluate your time in spa and massage rooms until your flight is up, and you can make your business negotiations in the exclusive VIP lounges.
Transportation to Cardiff City Center from Airport
Cardiff Airport
There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from Cardiff Airport. Buses and trains provide transportation to the city center all day long. However, the airport is not directly served by train; the train station is located a short bus ride from the airport. Taking a taxi or renting a car are both very convenient methods of transportation to get to the city from the airport.
Taxi
The licensed taxi operator that serves Cardiff airport is the Flight Link Wales taxi company. These taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. The company also features vans and minibuses for large groups. You can also make a reservation in advance from the company’s website.
Bus
Buses are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Bus line T9 departs from the bus stop in front of the terminal. These buses offer passengers free internet access and space for extra luggage. The T9 runs every 20 minutes and operates from 5 am to 12:20 am on weekdays and from 6 am to 12:20 am on weekends.
Train
Cardiff Airport isn’t directly served by train. However, the Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Railway Station is located just 10 minutes away. There are regular shuttle buses that provide transportation to the station from the airport. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center from this station by train. The train operates from 6:06 am to 11:06 pm Monday through Saturday. On Sundays the train operates from 10:06 am to 10:06 pm. During the week the train runs every hour and on the weekends it runs every 2 hours.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are three rental car companies located at the airport. You can choose to rent a vehicle from Enterprise, Europcar, or Hertz. Their offices are open from 8 am to 10:45 pm on weekdays, from 8 am to 2 pm on Saturdays, and from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Sundays.
Cardiff Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
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Saturday
12 Sep
20°14°
Sunday
13 Sep
20°18°
Monday
14 Sep
20°18°
Tuesday
15 Sep
20°15°
Wednesday
16 Sep
18°13°
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Which airports can I use for Abu Dhabi-Cardiff flights?
Which airports can I use for Abu Dhabi-Cardiff flights?
For Abu Dhabi-Cardiff flights, you can use Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Sir Bani Yas Island Airport as departure airport, and Cardiff Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi-Cardiff and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi-Cardiff and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Abu Dhabi-Cardiff is 5679 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour.
Which day is the most convenient for Abu Dhabi-Cardiff flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Abu Dhabi-Cardiff flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Abu Dhabi-Cardiff flights is Tuesday.
Abu Dhabi-Cardiff: which airline is better value on this route?
Abu Dhabi-Cardiff: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Gulf Air starts from approximately $307.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Etihad Airways | $698 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Gulf Air | $307 | 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | $669 | 1 piece X 9 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 03.09.2026
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