Cheap flights from Cardiff to Ålesund from £175

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2 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Cardiff CWLÅlesund AES
£175
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Cardiff CWLÅlesund AES
£176
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Cardiff CWLÅlesund AES
£237
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Mon, Aug 3
Cardiff CWLÅlesund AES
£239
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Cardiff CWLÅlesund AES
£243
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Cardiff CWLÅlesund AES
£317
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Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
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£377
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How much do flights to Ålesund cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£175

Cheapest round-trip

£317

Average round-trip

£385

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Getting from Ålesund airport to the city center

The fastest option is the airport bus, while budget travelers often choose local bus connections.

Ålesund is served by Ålesund Airport, Vigra (AES), located approximately 20 km northwest of the city center on the island of Vigra. This compact regional airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including dedicated airport buses, taxis, and rental cars. The airport bus provides the most popular and cost-effective connection, running regularly to coincide with flight arrivals and departures. Journey times to central Ålesund typically range from 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic and stops.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-35 min

kr 139 – kr 169; adult single fare; discounts for children and advance booking

coordinated with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

convenient city center access

35-50 min

kr 60 – kr 90; zone-based fare; pay with app or card

hourly during daytime (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

kr 450 – kr 650; metered; higher evenings and weekends

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-30 min

kr 500 – kr 1,200; per day; varies by provider and season

subject to availability (traffic dependent)

exploring the fjords

20-30 min

kr 600 – kr 900; pre-booked; fixed price

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in NOK (approximately 1 NOK = 0.09 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Flybussen schedules are coordinated with flight arrivals; check departure times in advance.
  • Taxi fares are metered with higher rates during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • The airport is connected to the mainland via the Ålesund Tunnel (undersea tunnel).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Ålesund

Depart from
Cardiff
Arrive to
Ålesund Airport, Vigra
Average flights per week
296
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cardiff to Ålesund

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Norwegian Air ShuttleNAXDYNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
SASSASSKNo
TUI AirwaysTOMBYYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Ålesund

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January3°C1°C
February3°C1°C
March4°C2°C
April6°C4°C
May9°C6°C
June12°C9°C
July14°C12°C
August15°C12°C
September13°C11°C
October10°C7°C
November7°C5°C
December5°C2°C
Hottest Month
15°C
August
Coldest month
1°C
February
Sunny days
194
days per year
Snow days
19
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
11%
13°C12°C
19 Jul
28%
14°C12°C
Monday
13 Jul
11%
13°C12°C
20 Jul
12°C11°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
11%
13°C13°C
21 Jul
14°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
14°C13°C
22 Jul
88%
14°C12°C
Thursday
16 Jul
15%
13°C13°C
23 Jul
81%
14°C13°C
Friday
17 Jul
17%
14°C13°C
24 Jul
85%
13°C12°C
Saturday
18 Jul
13%
14°C13°C
25 Jul
88%
14°C12°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, SAS, and TUI Airways. Cardiff and Ålesund have 296 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cardiff?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cardiff and Alicante, Málaga, Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Rhodes, Washington, D.C., Ibiza, Madrid, Nice, Glasgow, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Bangkok, Kraków, Sharm El Sheikh, Oujda, Orlando, Calgary, Las Vegas.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ålesund?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ålesund and Riga, Glasgow, London, Vilnius, Oslo, Gdańsk, Palanga, Bucharest, Stockholm, Tallinn, Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Vienna, Larnaca, Hamburg, Warsaw, Bergen, Reykjavik.
What airports are near Cardiff?
The main airport in Cardiff is Cardiff. It is also served by Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, Bournemouth.
What airports are near Ålesund?
The main airport in Ålesund is Ålesund Airport, Vigra. It is also served by Ålesund Airport, Vigra, Molde Airport, Årø, Sandane Airport, Anda, Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget, Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden.
Which airlines fly between Cardiff and Ålesund?
Currently, you can fly between Cardiff and Ålesund with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, SAS, TUI Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Cardiff and Ålesund?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cardiff and Ålesund, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cardiff and Ålesund?
Traveling between Cardiff and Ålesund, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cardiff?
There are a number of airports in and around Cardiff. The main one is Cardiff and other nearby airports include Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, Bournemouth
How many airports are there near Ålesund?
There are a number of airports in and around Ålesund. The main one is Ålesund Airport, Vigra and other nearby airports include Ålesund Airport, Vigra, Molde Airport, Årø, Sandane Airport, Anda, Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget, Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cardiff and Ålesund depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cardiff and Ålesund arrive?
What time do flights between Cardiff and Ålesund depart?
What time do flights between Cardiff and Ålesund arrive?

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