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Only Economy class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff.

There are currently no direct flights available from Edinburgh to Cardiff. Flights with 1 stopover take between 5h 43m and 9h 31m in total, depending on the connection.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff range from £106 to £241, with an average of £196 over the past 12 months. Anything below £106 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £101 return via Dublin (DUB), compared with £218 for direct.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Loganair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-145 variants.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Edinburgh and Cardiff is around £97 return, with a flight time of about 5h 30m. Recent return bus fares are around £68 return, with a trip time of about 15h. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 30% lower. However, the bus takes about 9+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Cardiff are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £95, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National

Flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Cardiff Wales (CWL).

One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Belfast City (BHD) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 77% on flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £107 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £449, a difference of £342.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 43m, compared to 7h 26m via Dublin (DUB) and 9h 31m via Belfast City (BHD).

Common routes between Edinburgh and Cardiff include flights operated by airlines such as Loganair, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus. Loganair operates direct routes between these cities, while Ryanair and Aer Lingus operate stopover flights. Ryanair has stopovers in London (LON), Bristol (BRS), Dublin, and Brussels (BRU). Aer Lingus operates flights via Dublin Airport (DUB).

None of the airlines operate Business or First Class flights between Edinburgh and Cardiff. The ticket classes available are Basic Economy and Economy. Basic Economy tickets are more costly and include different baggage allowances depending on the airline. Economy is a standard ticket without luggage included.

Various airlines operate flights with reduced Co2 emissions. Ryanair operates the best option, with a single stopover at Dublin Airport (DUB) en route and 75% fewer Co2 emissions. British Airways and Aer Lingus offer flights with a stopover at Belfast Airport (BHD) and 72% less Co2 than average flights.

Air France offers two ticket options on these routes. The standard ticket includes one carry-on bag and no checked luggage. Flexible tickets sometimes come with checked baggage included. The luggage limit is 15 kg. You can add extra luggage during the booking process, which works out to 30% less than paying for luggage at the airport.