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Cheap round-trip flights to Swansea

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £17 for one-way flights and £34 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ryanair
Wed, 22 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul
DUB
Dublin
CWL
Cardiff
£34 Return, found 9 hours ago
£34
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select Ryanair flight, departing Wed, 22 Jul from Dublin to Cardiff, returning Fri, 24 Jul, priced at £34 found 9 hours ago
British Airways
Fri, 24 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
ALC
Alicante
CWL
Cardiff
£90 Return, found 16 hours ago
£90
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Fri, 24 Jul from Alicante to Cardiff, returning Tue, 28 Jul, priced at £90 found 16 hours ago
Vueling Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
ALC
Alicante
CWL
Cardiff
£100 Return, found 3 days ago
£100
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Vueling Airlines flight, departing Tue, 4 Aug from Alicante to Cardiff, returning Tue, 18 Aug, priced at £100 found 3 days ago
Aer Lingus
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
BHD
Belfast
CWL
Cardiff
£105 Return, just found
£105
Return
just found
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Tue, 18 Aug from Belfast to Cardiff, returning Tue, 25 Aug, priced at £105 just found
Air France
Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
CDG
Paris
CWL
Cardiff
£133 Return, just found
£133
Return
just found
Select Air France flight, departing Fri, 28 Aug from Paris to Cardiff, returning Sun, 30 Aug, priced at £133 just found

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Swansea's airport?
Swansea is served by just one airport, Cardiff Intl. Airport (CWL).
How far is Cardiff Airport from central Swansea?
The trip from Cardiff Airport to downtown Swansea is fairly long. You'll have to travel 48 kms (30 miles) before you can drop your bags at your city hotel.
What airport is best to fly into Swansea?
With one major airport servicing Swansea, it won't take very long to get your hands on the best flight. You'll be jetting off to Cardiff Airport, which is located around 48 kms (30 miles) from the centre of town.
How many airlines fly to Swansea?
Swansea is serviced by 10 air carriers from 12 airports across the globe.
Which airlines fly to Swansea?
KLM operates the majority of the flights to Swansea. Catching a KLM flight from Amsterdam is the preferred way of getting there.
How many nonstop flights are there to Swansea?
Planning an amazing Swansea adventure is child's play when there are 45 direct flights every week to choose from.
Where are the most popular flights to Swansea departing from?
Travellers frequently depart from Amsterdam, Belfast and Alicante airports when heading to Swansea.
How long is the flight to Swansea Airport?
Which city you depart from determines how long you'll be strapped into your seat. From Amsterdam to Swansea, the average flight time is 1 hour and 15 minutes. From Belfast it's more like 1 hour and 20 minutes, and from Alicante it's 2 hours and 30 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Swansea?
We all know those jet-setters who somehow manage to pick up super cheap plane tickets whenever they fly. Eager to know how to do it for your Swansea holiday? Don't wait until the last moment to secure your flight. Also, shop around and compare your options. If your destination has more than one airport, you may be able to pick up a fantastic deal by flying into one that's further away. Finally, be ready to lock in your seat quickly if you stumble on a great price. It might not stick around for too long. With a bit of know-how and some luck, the ideal airfare can be yours.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Swansea?
Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you've prepared well. Check out these handy tips and tricks that will help get your Swansea escape started on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • The secret to having a pain-free travel experience is to pack in advance. So, let's start with the essentials: passport, official ID, cash and daily medications. Next, bring on board items that'll help while away those hours, like your laptop or a juicy novel. You'll also want to pack your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of earplugs. Last but not least, don't forget to squeeze in toiletry items like a toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a spare change of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Check carefully that you don't have sharp or pointed objects lurking in one of the zippers of your carry-on luggage. Other banned items include flammable or explosive substances, like aerosols and matches, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

  • The aisles of an airplane are no place for a fashion parade. Layer up with comfy clothing and choose shoes that are closed-toe, flat and easy to slip on and off.
  • Most travellers are aware of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by long periods of inactivity. To minimize your risk on board, drink plenty of water, consider wearing compression socks or tights and do gentle foot and leg exercises in your seat.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Swansea?
A little pre-planning before your flight will make your trip to Swansea a breeze. Below you'll find some handy hints for a swift journey past security:

  • Security personnel first need to determine that you have a valid ID and matching boarding pass before you can proceed any further. Have them close by, ready for inspection.
  • Your jacket, belt, keys and other items in your pocket, like your earphones, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make your life easier by removing them before your turn.
  • For just a few minutes, you'll have to unplug from technology. Your laptop, phone and any other electronic gadgets also need to be sent through the scanner.
  • Don't forget to remove gels and liquids from your hand luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each item should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and everything must fit in a single quart-size (one litre), clear zip-lock bag.
  • Lightweight sneakers are a clever footwear choice as you're less likely to be required to remove them when passing through security. Boots and heavier-style shoes are usually subjected to additional screening.
  • Sharp items such as knives and scissors are not allowed in the cabin. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them safely away in your checked luggage.

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Flights to Swansea

If you’re planning to jump in the car at Cardiff Airport, Swansea is just 45 miles away via the M4 motorway and can be reached in just an hour’s drive.

For those looking to avoid getting behind the wheel, there are also plenty of public transport options. With regular rail and bus connections from the airport to Cardiff Central station, it will feel like almost no time at all before you have made it from your flight onto a train carrying you headlong into the energy and welcoming charm of Swansea, Wales’s second largest, known affectionately as “the Brighton of Wales”.

Facilities and Services at Cardiff Airport

As Wales’s only main airport, Cardiff Airport offers plenty of daily inbound and outbound flights to a wide variety of destinations. The airport has two ATM machines and provides a selection of food and drink options, including a coffee shop, bar and cafeteria.

As you might expect the airport also houses a Tax and Duty Free shop that offers great savings on drink, fragrance, clothing and accessories to those taking a flight, whilst two well stocked shops provide a wide selection of newspapers, sweets, books, snacks and tobacco to all.

A number of car rental options are also available at Cardiff, and you can arrange your car hire through Expedia, picking yourself up a great deal and saving yourself time when your flight lands.

Flight Routes to and from Cardiff

6 airlines fly year-round to Cardiff, and a further 8 more fly seasonally, offering flights to over 50 direct destinations and more than 900 connections. And with connections to Cardiff from airports across the British Isles such as Cork, Dublin and Newcastle, connecting flights to and from Cardiff can be as short as around an hour. Meanwhile connecting flights via European airports such as Paris and Amsterdam clock in at around the 2-hour mark.

Among the main scheduled flights to Cardiff for UK passengers there is the choice of using airports at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow (International), Newcastle and Norwich, with these internal flights take anything between an hour and an hour and a half.

When to Book a Flight to Swansea

Swansea’s lively nightlife and student scene is an all year round attraction, as are the beautiful landscapes and coastlines on Swansea’s doorstep.

Nonetheless, for those with a taste for the spectacular, in early July Swansea plays host to the Wales National Airshow which features the world-famous Red Arrows, the Tigers Parachute Team, helicopter displays by the Royal Navy's Wild Cat and a Sea King search and rescue demonstration, to name just a few of the exhilarating displays.

For those looking to enjoy a more cultural experience however, October sees Swansea unveil its annual Festival of Music and the Arts, with highlights that include music, film, lectures, visual arts and outreach projects.

Travel information

Destination airport
Cardiff Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CWL
Destination city name
Cardiff
Return price
£159

Trending flights to Swansea

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £17 for one-way flights and £34 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Aer Lingus
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
BHD
Belfast
CWL
Cardiff
£105 Return, just found
£105
Return
just found
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Tue, 18 Aug from Belfast to Cardiff, returning Tue, 25 Aug, priced at £105 just found

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