Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the popular stopovers between EMA and CWL:
Malaga Airport
Faro Airport
Dublin Airport
For a flight within United Kingdom, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present some form of identity document, like an ID card or driver's license. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from EMA to CWL, make sure your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport is 70 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 146 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EMA to CWL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Nottingham, East Midlands Airport can be reached in approximately 27 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 52 minutes.
Got an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to EMA:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CWL:
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Cardiff. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 31 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 6 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cardiff. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cardiff, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 22ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EMA to CWL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cardiff
After booking your flights from EMA to CWL, you'll want to find a place to stay in Cardiff. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay are top sights which should be on any good Cardiff itinerary.
Complete your Cardiff trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Cardiff Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Cardiff.
