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National Museum Cardiff
Major national museum with art, natural history, and geology collections in central Cardiff.
Flights from Málaga to Cardiff depart on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $397 (€321) but you can travel from only $258 (€208) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 20:55. The fastest flight covers the 1021 miles (1644 km) distance in 2h 40m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1021 miles (1644 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $397 (€321) |
Flights per day 1 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 40m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 8:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $258. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $258, and a flight costs an average of $397.
Distance: 1021 miles (1644 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$397 Average price | $258 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 44h 55m Average total duration 44h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Cardiff:
A bus is $139 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Cardiff costing on average $397 (€321).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 44h 25m.
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Service charge is not always included. Tip about 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service, round up taxis, and tipping in pubs or cafes is optional.
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Cardiff Airport, Cardiff -> Cardiff Central Station, Cardiff
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