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Find cheap flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh from £57

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh departing on 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh (CWL-EDI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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19:45 - 21:15CWL-EDI
1h 30mdirect
17:35 - 19:15EDI-CWL
1h 40mdirect
£112Loganair
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Fri, 11 Oct - Fri, 18 Oct
20:15 - 21:30CWL-EDI
1h 15mdirect
17:35 - 19:15EDI-CWL
1h 40mdirect
£122Loganair
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Tue, 15 Oct - Fri, 18 Oct
19:45 - 21:15CWL-EDI
1h 30mdirect
18:30 - 19:45EDI-CWL
1h 15mdirect
£131Loganair
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Fri, 11 Oct - Tue, 15 Oct
20:45 - 22:20CWL-EDI
1h 35mdirect
18:30 - 19:45EDI-CWL
1h 15mdirect
£141Loganair
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Sun, 3 Nov - Thu, 7 Nov
20:15 - 21:30CWL-EDI
1h 15mdirect
18:30 - 19:45EDI-CWL
1h 15mdirect
£152Loganair
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Tue, 10 Sep - Thu, 12 Sep
12:00 - 19:45CWL-EDI
7h 45m1 stop
17:35 - 19:15EDI-CWL
1h 40mdirect
Mon, 5 Aug - Fri, 9 Aug
16:05 - 17:20CWL-EDI
1h 15mdirect
14:20 - 15:35EDI-CWL
1h 15mdirect
£154Loganair
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Wed, 28 Aug - Wed, 4 Sep
12:00 - 19:45CWL-EDI
7h 45m1 stop
20:15 - 11:30EDI-CWL
15h 15m1 stop
£224Aer Lingus
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Tue, 11 Jun - Tue, 18 Jun
08:30 - 16:15CWL-EDI
7h 45m1 stop
20:15 - 08:00EDI-CWL
11h 45m1 stop
£235Aer Lingus
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 23 May
12:00 - 19:45CWL-EDI
7h 45m1 stop
16:45 - 12:40EDI-CWL
19h 55m1 stop
£238Aer Lingus
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Tue, 4 Jun - Fri, 7 Jun

Flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The average price of all flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Edinburgh on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Cardiff, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh is September, where tickets cost £117 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets is £167 and £160 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 72 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Edinburgh from Cardiff were found on Loganair (£57) and Aer Lingus (£63), and the lowest return tickets were found on Loganair (£112) and Aer Lingus (£224).

Which airlines fly direct between Cardiff and Edinburgh?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh.
There is just one airline that flies from Cardiff to Edinburgh direct and that is Loganair. The best one-way deal found from Loganair for the route is £113.

How many flights are there between Cardiff and Edinburgh per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cardiff and lands in Edinburgh, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 14:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 6 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cardiff and Edinburgh?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh take?

A direct flight to Edinburgh will take on average 1h 15m to travel the 314 miles flying distance from Cardiff.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cardiff at 14:30 and will be landing in Edinburgh at 16:00.

What’s the latest departure time from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh jets off at 20:45 and lands at 22:20.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£57
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh

  • What flight options are available from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    The more popular flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh are direct flights operated by Loganair. If you're taking a flight with British Airways, you can expect flights with a single layover at Belfast City Airport (BHD) en route. Aer Lingus offers flights with a layover in Belfast en route, while KLM typically offers flights with one layover in Amsterdam along the way. Ryanair and Aer Lingus operate flights with a single layover in Dublin before heading to Edinburgh.

  • How do I get to the city centre from Edinburgh Airport?

    There are three ways to get to the city centre from the airport, including buses, trams and taxis. A convenient and fast way is to catch a taxi from outside the main terminal, though this is usually the most costly. The Airlink Express Bus can be found at the D Stop of the airport bus terminal, and it'll get you to Waverley Train Station in about 20min. A tram will take around 35min and can be picked up on the ground floor, outside the terminal.

  • Can I stay in a hotel at Edinburgh Airport?

    Edinburgh Airport doesn’t have any on-site hotels at the moment, but there are several hotels in the surrounding areas that offer free transfers upon request. DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport and Moxy Edinburgh Airport are a couple of the hotels within walking distance from Edinburgh Airport.

  • Can I get assistance for a hidden disability at Cardiff Airport?

    Cardiff Airport offers the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme, which you can book free of charge by contacting the airport's Special Assistance Desk beforehand. Wearing a sunflower lanyard at the airport discreetly let's the highly trained team know that you may need assistance.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh was £71 for a one-way ticket and £140 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cardiff to Edinburgh flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    You can catch a direct flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, Loganair or Aer Lingus?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh are Loganair and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of £176 and an overall rating of 8.3, Loganair is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £264 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Cardiff is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to Cardiff with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from Cardiff up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £105 or less one-way and £142 or less round-trip.
  • If you're travelling from Cardiff to Edinburgh on business and need a meeting room before flying out, you can access one of two meeting rooms by taking the lift from the ground floor of the terminal. The first meeting room has seating available for up to 30 people, while the second meeting room has informal seating for around 10 people.
  • If you're travelling with a baby, Cardiff Airport (CWL) has baby-care rooms with changing tables that offer privacy and comfort for passengers. You'll find these located in the departure lounge, on the first floor of the arrivals hall. They're available at all times.
  • If you're being driven to Cardiff Airport, you can access the Drop Off Zone directly in front of the terminal. You're able to use this facility free of charge for the first 5min and for a nominal fee for every 5min after that. The vehicle may not be left unattended.
  • If you have mobility issues and require assistance for any additional impairments, you'll need to let the airline know when you book tickets or at least 48h before your flight. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is committed to assisting you and will have a team of people waiting when you arrive, to help you through the luggage collection, checkpoints and transport process.
  • If you're looking at hiring a car from Edinburgh Airport, there is a wide selection of well-known providers operating from the airport, including Budget, Europcar and Hertz. The hire car centre can be found by the multi-storey car park directly in front of the terminal exit. You can follow the covered walkway as you exit the airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cardiff Wales to Turnhouse, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tuesday

Loganair

Loganair

Thursday

Loganair

Loganair

Friday

Loganair

Loganair

Sunday

Loganair

Loganair

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cardiff Wales

Tuesday

Loganair

Loganair

Thursday

Loganair

Loganair

Friday

Loganair

Loganair

Sunday

Loganair

Loganair

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Top 5 airlines serving from Cardiff to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.3
LoganairOverall score based on 18 reviews
7.5Food
8.8Boarding
8.7Comfort
9.6Crew
7.2Entertainment
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Everything! Not sure if there's really anything that could make it any better

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2023LHR - LDY
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Everything! Not sure if there's really anything that could make it any better

Very quick trip from Southampton to Edinburgh Arrival a long way from baggage and up 3flights of stairs no lifts or escalators

Cons: "The flight was cancelled and we were asked to leave the departures lounge. There were no Logan Air ground staff actually working so we relied in the customer services desk at the airport to give us direction on what to do, and we were told that we would be eligible for compensation. I have now been told ( almost 2 months later) that the flight was only delayed and not cancelled so we are not getting a compensation payout to cover the huge additional cost I had to spend to fly another airline to get me to Aberdeen. Awful customer service, unreliable flights"

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

The flight was half full and I presume that the next few days are even less busy not sure why they are still charging a premium to change a flight.

I was pleasantly surprised - it has been awhile since I traveled with them - other than being delayed leaving Malaga everything ran very smoothly- yes I would travel with aer Lingus again and yes I would recommended

Short flight so not much to rate. Surprised I had to pay for a soda.

Nice to be on a flight that wasn't fully booked so there were only two of us in the three seat row.

Very good need to offer better choice of food for business

Aer Lingus doesn't have plug ins for devices at each seat. They also did not give me a dairy free meal as requested and confirmed by staff. It was as if I had not requested anything. Otherwise, they were great!

There were a lot of empty rows. As a single passenger I should not have been seated with 2 others. The WiFi didn’t work. The Kosher meal was awful.

They should. Heck planes more often not when they are suppose to be leaving causing delays

Aer Lingus interior is not the cleanest. I've seen crumbs on the seat and wrappers on the floor when I boarded

Flightl was good and on time. Only problem was the quality of the air in the cabin,didn’t appear to be clearing the air circulation.

Well Is extra charge for everything and other companies include that and the price.

The trip itself was good. I have given only good as rating, because my first flight has been cancelled by a different airline and that caused disruption in my trip. I spent over ten hours in Luton airport and that caused me high tiredness, sickness, because of the very early initial trip. easyJet staff has been professional and friendly.

Not great! Rude staff in London and the worse baggage reclaim I’ve ever seen. Great staff in flight but doubt I’ll fly with them again

You booked my 7 year old son to sit on his own without his mum and dad in s separate row between two unfriendly adult strangers. The plane was disgusting and dirty, aisles and everywhere sticky. The lounge waiting area was filthy carpet and had insufficient seats so we had to sit on it to wait for 35 minutes and my 7 year old sone played on this filthy lounge carpet. The outside of the plane appeared clean. The pilot was helpful with the route and what to expect weather etc.

Comfort isn’t a word one uses on economy airlines! Boarding was okay, delayed but okay, the flight was good, quick and time was made up.

The seat leg room seemed much tighter on the way home My cheese toasty wasn’t that hot - didn’t realise till half eaten

With stairs on a rainy tarmac, EasyJet flights are ok for younger travelers with backpack only. Seniors with mobility issues find it challenging 😰. However, the crew and disability assistance folks at both ends eased that discomfort as much as possible for their various roles. Kudos to airport and EasyJet employees for their kind service.

The flight boarded a little late but made up the time in flight - much appreciated. The staff were efficient and fairly friendly One of the toilets wasn’t working - having only one functioning toilet for a flight of hundreds isn’t really acceptable. I still find it amazing that the budget airlines can’t even offer free tap water to passengers.

Speedy boarding is a waste of money when they herd you on to a bus and take you to the plane and it turns in to a free for all …very unsatisfactory

Plane out was great, one back was cramped. Awful. Thankfully great crew!

Perfect timing, perfect departure, lovely crew on the ground and in the air.

Good flight. Take off a little late but make up the time

Everything’s went straight forward, no issues, good service and friendly crew

Left on time and arrived on time both ways, thank you

The flight was 45 mins delayed but the crew provided water and necessities like tissues

Cheap flights as you expect with Ryanair. I would take cheaper flights over entertainment and comfort for short haul travel. Main issue is usually delays at airports. In this case we landed roughly 2hr30 later than planned due to earlier delays with the plane. Not the worst I imagine

We each paid for 10kg checked in luggage. Flying out there were no issues sharing one case (20kg). Not so coming back. Additional £48 charge and unable to provide an explanation of why it was ok on one journey but not the other, or indeed what material difference it makes between 2x10kg cases vs 1x20kg case. Scam, and appalling from Ryanair.

Easy process and good flight experience The food good be better

I didn't like. The seats and the floor were very dirty and it is not the first time

Unfortunately didn't realise how far away Frankfurt Hahn airport is from Frankfurt the city. Outbound flight was delayed by 2.5 hours and no communication at airport, just a whisper emknating through the packed crowd ready to board at the gate as someone read out an email they had received. All rather poor and pathetic

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Cheapest flights to Edinburgh from Cardiff found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/9Sun
directLoganair
1h 35mCWL-EDI
£57
11/10Fri
directLoganair
1h 30mCWL-EDI
£61
5/6Wed
1 stopAer Lingus
7h 45mCWL-EDI
£63
5/6Wed
1 stopAer Lingus
7h 45mCWL-EDI
£65
28/8Wed
directLoganair
1h 15mCWL-EDI
£67
3/7Wed
2 stops
16h 40mCWL-EDI
£100
8/7Mon
2 stops
20h 40mCWL-EDI
£103
18/5Sat
2 stopsVueling
18h 55mCWL-EDI
£151
18/5Sat
2 stopsVueling
18h 55mCWL-EDI
£155
21/6Fri
2 stopsAir France
11h 10mCWL-EDI
£213

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh that are departing in the next 10 days.
13/5Mon
multi-stopAer Lingus
11h 15mCWL-EDI
22/5Wed
multi-stopAer Lingus
11h 45mEDI-CWL
£261
13/5Mon
multi-stopAer Lingus
11h 15mCWL-EDI
23/5Thu
multi-stopAer Lingus
11h 45mEDI-CWL
£264
13/5Mon
multi-stopAer Lingus
11h 15mCWL-EDI
15/5Wed
multi-stopAer Lingus
11h 45mEDI-CWL
£267
13/5Mon
multi-stop
11h 15mCWL-EDI
23/5Thu
direct
1h 15mEDI-CWL
£274
13/5Mon
multi-stop
11h 15mCWL-EDI
22/5Wed
direct
1h 15mEDI-CWL
£276
13/5Mon
multi-stopAer Lingus
11h 15mCWL-EDI
19/5Sun
multi-stopAer Lingus
11h 45mEDI-CWL
£280
13/5Mon
directLoganair
1h 30mCWL-EDI
23/5Thu
directLoganair
1h 15mEDI-CWL
£315
12/5Sun
directLoganair
1h 35mCWL-EDI
22/5Wed
directLoganair
1h 15mEDI-CWL
£323
14/5Tue
multi-stopAir France
11h 10mCWL-EDI
17/5Fri
multi-stopAir France
23h 40mEDI-CWL
£785
13/5Mon
multi-stopAir France
23h 05mCWL-EDI
17/5Fri
multi-stopAir France
23h 40mEDI-CWL
£947

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Cardiff - Edinburgh Flights

Departure:

Cardiff (undefined)United Kingdom

Destination:

Edinburgh (EDI)United Kingdom

Return flight deals:

Edinburgh - Cardiff

Cabin classes:

£123

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Flights£1581h 15m
Trains£2720h 00m
Buses£4613h 47m