Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Cardiff and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CWL to STN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Stansted Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CWL and STN include:
Dublin Airport
Alicante-Elche Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Stansted Airport (STN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Stansted Airport flight is ₹ 4,698. A return fare is currently ₹ 9,698. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from CWL to STN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Cardiff Airport to Stansted Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from CWL to STN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Stansted Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of all flights departing from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Cardiff. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to CWL? If you're catching an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Stansted Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cardiff Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Stansted Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and experience more of London and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Stansted Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Stansted Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Cardiff Airport to Stansted Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CWL to STN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its leading sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.
