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July 6 - July 24
CWL - Edinburgh
$203
$99
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July 22 - July 24
CWL - Edinburgh
$227
$99
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July 21 - July 24
CWL - Edinburgh
$228
$99
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July 8 - July 10
CWL - Edinburgh
$239
$100
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July 14 - July 17
CWL - Edinburgh
$233
$101
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July 7 - July 9
CWL - Edinburgh
$239
$101
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July 14 - July 16
CWL - Edinburgh
$232
$101
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August 5 - August 19
CWL - Edinburgh
$212
$101
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June 16 - June 24
CWL - Edinburgh
$272
$102
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July 29 - July 31
CWL - Edinburgh
$226
$102
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Insights for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Regular price: $156 - $367
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh is between $156 and $367. The current lowest deal is $99 with Ryanair, for travel from Jul 6-Jul 24.
now $99
Low $156
High $367
The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh
The cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh is August, with a median price of $115. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $360. Prices are generally lower from May to October.
August
Flights from $115
February
Flights from $360
Direct flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Ryanair
TUI Airways
Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Tue, Jun 16
CWL - Edinburgh
Cardiff (CWL) - Edinburgh (EDI)
Ryanair
$272
$102
One-way
Tue, Jun 16
CWL - Edinburgh
Cardiff (CWL) - Edinburgh (EDI)
Ryanair
$280
$103
One-way
Tue, Jun 16
CWL - Edinburgh
Cardiff (CWL) - Edinburgh (EDI)
Ryanair
$327
$107
One-way
Tue, Jun 16
CWL - Edinburgh
Cardiff (CWL) - Edinburgh (EDI)
Ryanair
$330
$115
One-way
Tue, Jun 16
CWL - Edinburgh
Cardiff (CWL) - Edinburgh (EDI)
Ryanair
$329
$134
One-way
Tue, Jun 16
CWL - Edinburgh
Cardiff (CWL) - Edinburgh (EDI)
Ryanair
$255
$137
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Jun 16 - Jun 19
$327 → $107
67%
Jun 16 - Jun 17
$330 → $115
65%
Jun 16 - Jun 18
$329 → $134
59%
Jun 16 - Jun 23
$280 → $103
63%
Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Cardiff - Edinburgh route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Cardiff to Edinburgh are below the typical level at $99.
📅 Best time to fly
August is historically cheapest at $115
Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh, with a median price of $115.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 19h 55m
Connecting flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh typically take 19 hours and 55 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Ryanair has 99 connecting deals
Ryanair offers 99 connecting deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh, making it a frequent option.
🎯 Booking tip
Good prices are available 12% of the time
Historically, good prices for this route are available 12% of the time.
Cardiff main airports to depart from
Cardiff (CWL)
Cardiff Airport is a good option for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, offering competitive prices.
📍 ~20 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$99
Edinburgh main airports to arrive at
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh.
📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)
💸 Flights from ~$99
Airports nearby Edinburgh used as alternative
Glasgow (GLA)
Glasgow Airport is a major international hub with a similar route network to Edinburgh, making it a practical alternative.
📍 ~60 km from Edinburgh (reachable by bus or car). Travel via the M8 motorway can be subject to significant peak-time congestion.
💸 Flights from ~$91
Newcastle (NCL)
Newcastle Airport offers a wide range of international and charter flights, providing a reliable alternative for travelers.
📍 ~140 km from Edinburgh (reachable by train or car). Requires crossing the border into England.
💸 Flights from ~$96
Aberdeen (ABZ)
Aberdeen Airport is a significant regional hub with strong connections to European business centers.
📍 ~150 km from Edinburgh (reachable by train or car). The journey north can take over 2.5 hours by road or rail.
💸 Flights from ~$166
Glasgow Prestwick (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport specializes in low-cost carrier routes and often has cheaper parking.
📍 ~90 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car). Very limited airline selection and flight frequencies compared to major hubs.
💸 Flights from ~$125
Dundee (DND)
Dundee Airport is geographically very close to Edinburgh and offers extremely quick check-in and security.
📍 ~60 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car). Extremely limited commercial schedule, often restricted to a single route.
💸 Flights from ~$512
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From CWL
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Jul 03
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
46% AI deal score
$1,955
$1,819
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From CWL
Elite
Sep 08
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
37% AI deal score
$2,174