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July 1 - July 6
EDI - Cardiff
$283
$94
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July 3 - July 7
EDI - Cardiff
$292
$95
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July 17 - July 22
EDI - Cardiff
$273
$96
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July 17 - July 21
EDI - Cardiff
$278
$99
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July 3 - July 8
EDI - Cardiff
$279
$99
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July 23 - July 28
EDI - Cardiff
$267
$99
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July 9 - July 15
EDI - Cardiff
$276
$99
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July 21 - July 22
EDI - Cardiff
$270
$100
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July 24 - July 28
EDI - Cardiff
$272
$101
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July 23 - July 30
EDI - Cardiff
$264
$101
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Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff
How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Regular price: $222 - $382
Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff are currently below the regular range.
Regular prices for flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff typically range from $222 to $382. The current lowest deal is $94 with Ryanair, for travel from Jul 1 to Jul 6.
now $94
Low $222
High $382
The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff is December, with a median price of $115. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $484. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
December
Flights from $115
March
Flights from $484
Direct flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Ryanair
Aer Lingus
easyJet UK
Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Wed, Jun 17
EDI - Cardiff
Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)
Ryanair
$356
$113
One-way
Wed, Jun 17
EDI - Cardiff
Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)
Aer Lingus
$356
$136
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
EDI - Cardiff
Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)
Ryanair
$356
$136
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
EDI - Cardiff
Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)
Aer Lingus
$411
$170
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
EDI - Cardiff
Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)
Ryanair
$406
$109
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
EDI - Cardiff
Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)
Ryanair
$355
$114
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Jun 19 - Jun 23
$406 → $109
73%
Jun 23 - Jun 24
$385 → $115
70%
Jun 19 - Jun 24
$374 → $114
70%
Jun 19 - Jun 22
$408 → $148
64%
Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Edinburgh - Cardiff route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Edinburgh to Cardiff are below the typical level, with prices around $94.
📅 Best time to fly
Cheapest months: December, January, September
Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff are December ($115) and January ($133).
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 19h 55m
Flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 19h 55m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers historically.
🏆 Airline highlight
Ryanair offers connecting flights
Ryanair historically offers connecting flights on the Edinburgh to Cardiff route.
🎯 Booking tip
Good prices are uncommon
Historically, only 14% of deals for this route were considered good prices.
Edinburgh main airports to depart from
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Cardiff, offering competitive prices.
📍 ~12 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$94
Cardiff main airports to arrive at
Cardiff (CWL)
Cardiff Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Cardiff from Edinburgh.
📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$94
Airports nearby Cardiff used as alternative
Bristol (BRS)
Bristol Airport is a useful alternative arrival airport for Cardiff due to its proximity and extensive low-cost carrier network.
📍 ~45 km from Cardiff (reachable by bus)
💸 Flights from ~$63
Birmingham (BHX)
Birmingham Airport is a major international hub, offering diverse global destinations and reliable long-haul alternatives.
📍 ~145 km from Cardiff (reachable by rail)
💸 Flights from ~$59
Heathrow (LHR)
Heathrow Airport is the UK's primary global gateway, offering the most extensive route network for international travel.
📍 ~190 km from Cardiff (reachable by coach)
💸 Flights from ~$133
Exeter (EXT)
Exeter Airport is an alternative regional airport within reasonable driving distance, offering a less congested terminal experience.
📍 ~75 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$174
Southampton (SOU)
Southampton Airport is useful for specific domestic and European short-haul routes, with an efficient terminal.
📍 ~125 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$146
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