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Cheap Flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh (CWL-EDI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Sun, 14 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
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21:20 - 10:20CWL-EDI
13h 00m1 stop
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07:25 - 15:30EDI-CWL
8h 05m1 stop
£101Ryanair
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Sat, 13 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
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20:05 - 07:35CWL-EDI
11h 30m1 stop
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07:25 - 15:30EDI-CWL
8h 05m1 stop
£102Ryanair
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
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22:25 - 07:50CWL-EDI
9h 25m1 stop
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07:10 - 18:00EDI-CWL
10h 50m1 stop
£107Ryanair
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Mon, 24 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
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23:30 - 08:15CWL-EDI
8h 45m1 stop
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07:25 - 15:30EDI-CWL
8h 05m1 stop
£110Ryanair
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Thu, 27 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
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10:30 - 22:15CWL-EDI
11h 45m1 stop
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15:20 - 19:40EDI-CWL
4h 20m1 stop
£112Ryanair
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Mon, 1 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
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23:30 - 08:15CWL-EDI
8h 45m1 stop
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07:10 - 18:00EDI-CWL
10h 50m1 stop
£113Ryanair
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Thu, 11 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
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10:30 - 22:15CWL-EDI
11h 45m1 stop
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11:45 - 19:40EDI-CWL
7h 55m1 stop
£116Ryanair
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Thu, 27 Nov - Sat, 13 Dec
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10:30 - 22:15CWL-EDI
11h 45m1 stop
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15:20 - 19:40EDI-CWL
4h 20m1 stop
£117Ryanair
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Thu, 11 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
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10:30 - 20:30CWL-EDI
10h 00m1 stop
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07:45 - 16:05EDI-CWL
8h 20m1 stop
£125Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 7 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
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20:45 - 22:20CWL-EDI
1h 35mdirect
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10:45 - 12:25EDI-CWL
1h 40mdirect
£168Loganair
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6 days a week
There are direct flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.
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Cheapest return fare
£101
Overall average: £213
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Sun 14/12Wed 17/12
CWL - EDI • 1 stop
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£161
Typical prices: £186-£236
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cardiff to Edinburgh flights

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.

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Planning a trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Cardiff to Edinburgh, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Edinburgh, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 £156 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £213 and £210 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £205, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£50
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive 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 £50 for a one-way ticket and £101 for a return.

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

    The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cardiff to Edinburgh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cardiff and Edinburgh.

  • 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 KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh are Loganair and KLM. With an average price for the route of £184 and an overall rating of 8.4, Loganair is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £229 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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 £116 or less one-way and £202 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
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Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cardiff Wales

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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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8.4
LoganairOverall score based on 23 reviews
9.0Crew
7.5Food
8.2Comfort
8.6Boarding
6.7Entertainment
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Everything was fantastic. My trip was short and sweet. No problems. Just remember. My paid checked in was i belive 2 to 3 lbs overweight. I believe I could have been given a discretionary pass rather than paying or unpacking. Especially as flight was probably half full only. Thank you

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2025IOM - LCY
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Everything was fantastic. My trip was short and sweet. No problems. Just remember. My paid checked in was i belive 2 to 3 lbs overweight. I believe I could have been given a discretionary pass rather than paying or unpacking. Especially as flight was probably half full only. Thank you

I really enjoyed the good hot tea and biscuits. I loved the tartan plaid head-rests on each seat and the fact that there were all different. The crew’s uniforms are very sharp looking, too.

I booked this flight thru Kayak and then had to cancel within 24 hours of booking. They only refunded part of the fare, saying that was the usual practice. I was not pleased.

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

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

I think the extra charges for seating with no added advantage and the added charges for baggage are excessive compared to other airlines.

I had zero issues with the flight. I did have issues with the staff at the airport. We missed out flight due to a delay with another airline. Talking to the staff and trying to get a new flight arranged was challenging. One guy was able to try to help us and got us on a new flight, but other staff was dismissive and clearly let us know it wasn’t their problem. All I kept thinking was… this is why air lingus has such a poor customer service reputation. I will be avoiding this airline in the future.

I liked that I went thru customs in Dublin instead of having to do that in LA.

Aer Lingus unfortunately seems more like a budget airline than a national carrier. The plane was fine. The crew seemed a bit hurried and without that Irish charm (which may be an inappropriate stereotype and maybe not to be expected on a long international flight but other carriers seem to pull it off). My biggest complaint was that my gold status on Alaska Airlines--which gets me into lounges with BA and other partner airlines--was not accepted at lounges in Rome or Dublin, despite Aer Lingus on paper anyway partnering with Alaska. But the flight itself through Kayak was several hundred dollars cheaper than others, so overall, the right decision. Also, be aware that US customs on flights from Dublin occurs in Dublin (like Canadian airports) so if you have a connection or are just departing from Ireland, give yourself enough time (up to 30 minutes) to negotiate all of the lines. Still better than going through customs in the US after a 10 hour flight.

The flight was okay however, for whatever reason they were not able to check me in for all 3 flights that I had booked through them creating a big problem when I landed in Toronto, in addition my luggage never made it to Toronto as well. So overall experience was not good

I was so grateful for the kindness of the crew. They made a long trip very pleasant. Food was delicious. Many movie options

My flight from Dublin was delayed two hours which ment that I missed my connecting flight to Phoenix. American Airlines provided a hotel room and rebooked my flight for 7:30 AM the next day. I didn't get to the room until 11 pm and I had to be at the airport the next day by 5 AM. The airlines did their best but the schedule was challenging for an 81 year old.

I liked the front row seats. A lot of leg room. The check-in window needs to be longer

I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the services of the airline since flying is not my favorite thing. My goal was to be with my brother's family in Manchester after his death. All staff was helpful, the food appreciated since I selected an overnight flight. Every aspect of the experience was comforting. I plan to return to Manchester in order to attend my brother's funeral in October and hope that I am able to find a reasonable priced flight. Thank you

The worst Terrible Late for connecting flights. Made flight without luggage! I am still waiting for my luggage to be returned! I paid premium for this flight. My luggage should have been flown to Hartford instead they keep telling me it was put on a jet blue flight and is in New York! I flew Hartford to avoid New Yofk! The flight over was also unpleasant. We were stuck in a bus at Edinburgh airport for 30 minutes then our luggage again could not be found! Very poor service. Very disappointed . I need my luggage to be returned. Shirley Baliki 42 Blaine Sreet Fairfield CT

Nice to fly out of Orly smaller easier to navigate airport. Being able to receive boarding pass well in advance of trip was comforting to know all travel was in order.

Liked. The check-in was pretty quick as they had 5 desks working.

Generally a good experience except for boarding in Naples on the flight back to London. We were all standing around for at least 20 minutes maybe longer as there was no seating.

Seats, WC,sizes for today's generation adults, and if technical problems arise a complimentary coffee, water nice for waiting one hours, the rest is perfect (pilot and cabin crew)

Boarding was smooth and quick. Flight departed on time. Equally evacuation upon landing was from both the front door and the back doors. Bags were on the conveyor belts before I got there. Excellent service.

The terminals are far away, be prepared to walk. Also, You climb stairs to the plane since there are no aero bridges. Boarding was haphazard not in multiple groups, so stand in line early. Hard to find place to stow cabin baggage if you are behind in the line. You can purchase food on the plane. There are vegetarian options.

First -the flight was late - more than two hours Second, not even a bottle of water at bord to give for free for this inconvenience. Three-at landing ive realised that I've lost one of my ear plug headphones and been very desperate to find it with my torch, the crew not helped at all more than that they asked to leave the plane as everyone did before me. This was the last flight from that day- extra 5 min for me with a bit of help from crew - would have bring a super review. I guess this days humanity disappeared!

I got caught using a stolen credit card number. Michelle Siziba is my name Nice to London Gatwick on 7/31/25.

Not happy with price of luggage or that we had no choice but to pay whether cabin or hold. I didn't book seats but this is unnecessary extra money along with suitcase

We accidentally purchased twice the bags we needed. Our fault, but the ticket was not clear to us, and it asked us to purchase bags at checkin. When we notified them to get credit back at the airport, they said to contact customer service. We flew the flight and then contracted customer service. They said no credits after the flight has flown. Not customer service oriented at all. They know we didn’t check that many bags and kept our money for a service they did not provide. Be aware and very careful of what you are purchasing from them because they will not make it right if there is an error.

Flying from Newquay was an absolute dream! Would 100% recommend flights from there!

It would have been better if I was not ill so I didn't go and I didn't come back and I could not transfer my tickets to a later date as Ryanair stop flying from Manchester at the end of October till next year

Take off was great but landing is always with a bump.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour 45 minutes. Aircraft was cramped, dirty and uncomfortable. Boarding staff more interested in charging you for oversize baggage than getting you on board. Overall not a pleasant experience.

Passengers next to me insisted I change seats so they could sit together. I had to frequently move so that when the sear belt sign was on I was in my proper seat! I was returning from helping my mum with my dad's things after his sudden death and didn't feel like arguing with the other passengers.

Flying from Hamburg to Stansted was a nightmare if I have to be honest, the flight was due to leave at 15:50 and we ended up not taking off properly till 16:56. They really don’t have enough people doing the sorting of baggage where you get the sticker for your case before the security check, going through security was 10x more faster then the whole baggage situation.

A delay of almost 3 hours. It was evident that the staff wanted us to board urgently, to the point of rudeness, to avoid paying compensation

It's not the staff's fault. The cabin crew do their best but the setup in Stansted Airport by Ryanair is poor. The herding of people like cattle is unacceptable before boarding and is something that's in every airport but only in Stansted have I seen the queueing of passengers outside the plane on the tarmac and the crew only turning up with maybe 5 minutes to depart. This is a resource issue . Yes prices are good but seemingly comes with a price of poor treatment of customers. I'll pay more next time

On time arrival but the aircraft had seen better days and needed a deep clean.

It was appalling, full of young people who were drunk and disobeying instructions to sit down. Crew did nothing to enforce. There was a Ryanair pilot sitting in the aisle opposite me who talked through out the safety briefing so loudly I couldn’t hear. Whole thing felt unsafe

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