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CWL — EDI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in July or September, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cardiff (CWL) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.
Sun 9/208:20CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/212:25EDI - CWL
1 stop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£114
Sun 19/108:20CWL - EDI
1 stop23h 00mRyanair
Thu 23/120:10EDI - CWL
1 stop19h 35mRyanair
Deal found 16/1£128
Sun 2/320:45CWL - EDI
Nonstop1h 35mLoganair
Mon 3/314:20EDI - CWL
Nonstop1h 15mLoganair
Deal found 16/1£129
Fri 7/317:25CWL - EDI
1 stop5h 45mKLM
Sun 9/305:45EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 05mKLM
Deal found 17/1£196
Thu 13/212:55CWL - EDI
1 stop6h 50mAer Lingus
Thu 20/208:20EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/1£205
Best flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
Sun 9/208:20CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/212:25EDI - CWL
1 stop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£114
Sun 2/320:45CWL - EDI
Nonstop1h 35mLoganair
Mon 3/314:20EDI - CWL
Nonstop1h 15mLoganair
Deal found 16/1£129
Sat 15/209:45CWL - EDI
1 stop3h 30mRyanair
Sat 22/220:10EDI - CWL
1 stop11h 45mRyanair
Deal found 16/1£142
Fri 7/317:25CWL - EDI
1 stop5h 45mKLM
Sun 9/305:45EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 05mKLM
Deal found 17/1£196
Thu 13/212:55CWL - EDI
1 stop6h 50mAer Lingus
Thu 20/208:20EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/1£205
Direct flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Explore direct flight options from Cardiff to Edinburgh based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
Sun 2/320:45CWL - EDI
Nonstop1h 35mLoganair
Mon 3/314:20EDI - CWL
Nonstop1h 15mLoganair
Deal found 16/1£129
Last-minute flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Data last updated 17 January 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 22/112:00CWL - EDI
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/118:30EDI - CWL
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£291
Wed 22/112:00CWL - EDI
1 stop7h 45mAer Lingus
Thu 23/108:20EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/1£348
Fri 24/119:45CWL - EDI
Nonstop1h 30mLoganair
Sun 26/118:30EDI - CWL
Nonstop1h 40mLoganair
Deal found 16/1£235
Sun 9/208:20CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/212:25EDI - CWL
1 stop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£114
Thu 13/212:55CWL - EDI
1 stop6h 50mAer Lingus
Thu 20/208:20EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/1£205
Sat 15/210:25CWL - EDI
1 stop22h 15mKLM
Sat 22/205:45EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 10mKLM
Deal found 16/1£426
Sun 16/208:20CWL - EDI
1 stop7h 05mRyanair
Sun 23/207:40EDI - CWL
1 stop5h 20mRyanair
Deal found 17/1£149
Sun 16/220:45CWL - EDI
Nonstop1h 35mLoganair
Sun 23/218:30EDI - CWL
Nonstop1h 40mLoganair
Deal found 17/1£186
One-way flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
Sun 16/208:20CWL - EDI
1 stop23h 00mRyanair
Deal found 16/1£61
Sun 1/620:45CWL - EDI
Nonstop1h 35mLoganair
Deal found 16/1£79
Tue 4/212:00CWL - EDI
1 stop4h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/1£92
Wed 12/212:00CWL - EDI
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£109
Find flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh within your budget
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Sun 9/2
08:20-19:45
1 stop11h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 14/2
12:25-15:45
1 stop3h 20m
£114
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Sun 2/3
20:45-22:20
Nonstop1h 35m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 3/3
14:20-15:35
Nonstop1h 15m
£129
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Sat 15/2
09:45-13:15
1 stop3h 30m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 22/2
20:10-07:55
1 stop11h 45m
£142
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Fri 7/3
17:25-23:10
1 stop5h 45m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 9/3
05:45-09:50
1 stop4h 05m
£196
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Thu 13/2
12:55-19:45
1 stop6h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 20/2
08:20-12:25
1 stop4h 05m
£205
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Sun 16/2
08:20-07:20
1 stop23h 00m
£61
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Sun 1/6
20:45-22:20
Nonstop1h 35m
£79
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Tue 4/2
12:00-16:15
1 stop4h 15m
£92
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Wed 12/2
12:00-10:10
2 stops22h 10m
£109
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Deals found on 16/1
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Travel insights for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Cardiff to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CWL to EDI?
Find hourly flight availability from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cardiff to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in Edinburgh by month
Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.
Temperature in Edinburgh by month
Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Loganair and Aer Lingus from Cardiff to Edinburgh have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.
Related info for your journey
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What airports serve Edinburgh to Cardiff flights?
You can fly to Cardiff from Edinburgh departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Scotland and arriving in Cardiff Airport (CWL) in Wales. Edinburgh Airport is just under 6 miles west of Edinburgh centre and is relatively small with just one runway, yet still rates as the busiest airport in Scotland and the sixth busiest in the United Kingdom. You can easily connect to the airport via bus or tram from Edinburgh centre with a journey time of around 30min and ticket prices ranging from around £2-6. Cardiff Airport is the only international airport in Wales and the busiest, sitting at just under 12 miles west of Cardiff centre in South Wales. You can reach Cardiff city centre from the airport by bus or train within around an hour at an approximate cost of £12-18. A shuttle bus service will conveniently take you from Cardiff Airport and drop you at Rhoose Station where you can pick up transport connections direct to Cardiff. The shuttle takes around 10min, costing just £1.
Which airlines fly directly from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
Loganair offer direct flights to Cardiff from Edinburgh with journeys taking just 1h 20min. This route flies directly from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport. Other routes are available with one stopover from Edinburgh Airport with KLM, Jet2 and Vueling Airlines. It is also possible to connect directly via the National Express bus service from Edinburgh Bus Station to Cardiff Central, which is a very economical option but a relatively lengthy journey at over 15h.
What are the stopover options between Edinburgh to Cardiff?
You can fly with KLM airlines to Cardiff from Edinburgh Airport with just one stopover in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) for either just under a 3h transfer time with a total journey duration of 5h 50min or a longer transfer time of 7h 50min in Schiphol Airport, which would take the journey time to 10h 45min. These routes are somewhat economical, working out at just slightly more than the direct routes. Vueling airlines and Jet2 also offer a route from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport via Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) with one stopover for 4h 20min and a total journey duration of 9h 50min. You can also fly with Ryanair and Vueling airlines with two stopovers in Lanzarote Airport (ACE) and Alicante Airport (ALC) for 8h 25min transfer in Lanzarote and a 9h 30min transfer wait time in Alicante Airport, which extends the total journey time to 27h 30min. These routes are very lengthy, however, and fare not much better economically than a direct or one-stopover flight route.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
No visa or passport requirements are necessary for British citizens to travel to Cardiff from Edinburgh as the countries are all within the regions of the United Kingdom, which include Scotland and Wales. However, if you are taking a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, which involves a stopover or transfer in another European country such as Spain or Holland, then a valid passport or photo travel ID will be a necessary requirement. It is also advisable to carry your passport or photo ID with you on an internal domestic flight also as it may be required for identification purposes.
How popular is this Cardiff to Edinburgh flight route?
The Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse flight path was viewed by 1,407 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cardiff to Edinburgh round-trip?
Flying on Loganair is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £129. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ryanair and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £142 and £196, respectively. Users have found that Loganair is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £61 on Ryanair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Loganair from £79 and Aer Lingus from £92 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
While on average a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh is generally £149, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £63. When looking at the most popular route, (Cardiff Wales - Edinburgh Turnhouse), you can expect to pay £130 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Cardiff to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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