This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — EDI
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in September or March, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cardiff (CWL) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 January 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.
Fri 20/222:25CWL - EDI
1 stop9h 25mRyanair
Fri 27/217:05EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 55mRyanair
Deal found 6/1£79
Mon 9/223:30CWL - EDI
1 stop8h 45mRyanair
Sat 14/215:20EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 20mRyanair
Deal found 6/1£82
Sat 21/220:05CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 30mRyanair
Sat 28/215:20EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 20mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£83
Fri 9/122:25CWL - EDI
1 stop9h 25mRyanair
Fri 16/114:00EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 00mRyanair
Deal found 8/1£88
Sat 21/220:05CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/212:00EDI - CWL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£95
Wed 4/215:55CWL - EDI
1 stop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/207:25EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£97
Wed 14/115:55CWL - EDI
1 stop15h 20mRyanair
Wed 21/107:25EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 05mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£101
Sat 7/220:05CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 30mRyanair
Wed 11/207:25EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 05mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£102
Fri 9/122:25CWL - EDI
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/113:30EDI - CWL
2 stops8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£103
Thu 15/110:30CWL - EDI
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/120:05EDI - CWL
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£108
Mon 23/223:30CWL - EDI
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/207:25EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£109
Wed 11/215:55CWL - EDI
1 stop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/214:55EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£110
Best flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 January 2026.
Sat 21/220:05CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 30mRyanair
Sat 28/215:20EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 20mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£83
Sat 21/220:05CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/212:00EDI - CWL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£95
Sat 7/220:05CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 30mRyanair
Wed 11/207:25EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 05mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£102
Sat 7/220:05CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/211:15EDI - CWL
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£110
Wed 11/215:55CWL - EDI
1 stop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/214:55EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£110
Wed 11/215:55CWL - EDI
1 stop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/218:50EDI - CWL
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£127
Last-minute flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Data last updated 8 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 9/122:25CWL - EDI
1 stop9h 25mRyanair
Fri 16/114:00EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 00mRyanair
Deal found 8/1£88
Fri 9/122:25CWL - EDI
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/113:30EDI - CWL
2 stops8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£103
Wed 14/115:55CWL - EDI
1 stop15h 20mRyanair
Wed 21/107:25EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 05mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£101
Thu 15/110:30CWL - EDI
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/120:05EDI - CWL
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£108
Wed 4/215:55CWL - EDI
1 stop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/207:25EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£97
Fri 6/222:25CWL - EDI
1 stop9h 25mRyanair
Fri 13/214:00EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 00mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£112
Sat 7/220:05CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 30mRyanair
Wed 11/207:25EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 05mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£102
Sat 7/220:05CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 30mRyanair
Sat 14/215:20EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 20mRyanair
Deal found 8/1£105
Wed 11/215:55CWL - EDI
1 stop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/214:55EDI - CWL
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£110
Sat 21/220:05CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 30mRyanair
Sat 28/215:20EDI - CWL
1 stop4h 20mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£83
Sat 21/220:05CWL - EDI
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/212:00EDI - CWL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£95
One-way flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 January 2026.
Mon 26/123:30CWL - EDI
1 stop8h 45mRyanair
Deal found 8/1£35
Fri 6/322:25CWL - EDI
1 stop9h 25mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£49
Fri 23/122:25CWL - EDI
1 stop9h 25mRyanair
Deal found 8/1£51
Tue 28/423:15CWL - EDI
1 stop7h 35mRyanair
Deal found 8/1£56
Sun 29/321:45CWL - EDI
1 stop22h 35mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£59
Mon 26/123:30CWL - EDI
2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£62
Tue 13/116:45CWL - EDI
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£65
Wed 4/219:10CWL - EDI
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£66
Sun 15/321:20CWL - EDI
1 stop10h 05mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£69
Sun 14/621:45CWL - EDI
1 stop9h 40mRyanair
Deal found 7/1£74
Fri 6/322:25CWL - EDI
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£75
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 8 January 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Sat 21/2
20:05-07:35
1 stop11h 30m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 28/2
15:20-19:40
1 stop4h 20m
£83
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Sat 21/2
20:05-07:35
1 stop11h 30m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 28/2
12:00-19:40
1 stop7h 40m
£95
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Sat 7/2
20:05-07:35
1 stop11h 30m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 11/2
07:25-15:30
1 stop8h 05m
£102
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Sat 7/2
20:05-07:35
1 stop11h 30m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 11/2
11:15-10:05
2 stops22h 50m
£110
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Wed 11/2
15:55-19:50
1 stop3h 55m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 16/2
14:55-23:05
1 stop8h 10m
£110
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Wed 11/2
15:55-19:50
1 stop3h 55m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 18/2
18:50-10:05
1 stop15h 15m
£127
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Mon 26/1
23:30-08:15
1 stop8h 45m
£35
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Fri 6/3
22:25-07:50
1 stop9h 25m
£49
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Wed 4/2
15:55-19:50
1 stop3h 55m
£51
CardiffEdinburgh
CWL - EDI
CWLEDI
Cardiff Wales
Fri 23/1
22:25-07:50
1 stop9h 25m
£51
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Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.
The price you pay for your flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh (average of £30). Flying from Cardiff to Edinburgh in May is currently the most expensive (average of £48). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CWL to EDI?
Find hourly flight availability from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 January 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
How often are flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Cardiff and Edinburgh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cardiff to Edinburgh flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cardiff to Edinburgh flights?
Over the past year, Loganair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Cardiff to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £149.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Belfast (BHD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 54m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Belfast (BHD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 8 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Ryanair, andeasyJet from Cardiff to Edinburgh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airports serve Edinburgh to Cardiff flights?
You can fly to Cardiff from Edinburgh departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Scotland and arriving in Cardiff Airport (CWL) in Wales. Edinburgh Airport is just under 6 miles west of Edinburgh centre and is relatively small with just one runway, yet still rates as the busiest airport in Scotland and the sixth busiest in the United Kingdom. You can easily connect to the airport via bus or tram from Edinburgh centre with a journey time of around 30min and ticket prices ranging from around £2-6. Cardiff Airport is the only international airport in Wales and the busiest, sitting at just under 12 miles west of Cardiff centre in South Wales. You can reach Cardiff city centre from the airport by bus or train within around an hour at an approximate cost of £12-18. A shuttle bus service will conveniently take you from Cardiff Airport and drop you at Rhoose Station where you can pick up transport connections direct to Cardiff. The shuttle takes around 10min, costing just £1.
Which airlines fly directly from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
Loganair offer direct flights to Cardiff from Edinburgh with journeys taking just 1h 20min. This route flies directly from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport. Other routes are available with one stopover from Edinburgh Airport with KLM, Jet2 and Vueling Airlines. It is also possible to connect directly via the National Express bus service from Edinburgh Bus Station to Cardiff Central, which is a very economical option but a relatively lengthy journey at over 15h.
What are the stopover options between Edinburgh to Cardiff?
You can fly with KLM airlines to Cardiff from Edinburgh Airport with just one stopover in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) for either just under a 3h transfer time with a total journey duration of 5h 50min or a longer transfer time of 7h 50min in Schiphol Airport, which would take the journey time to 10h 45min. These routes are somewhat economical, working out at just slightly more than the direct routes. Vueling airlines and Jet2 also offer a route from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport via Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) with one stopover for 4h 20min and a total journey duration of 9h 50min. You can also fly with Ryanair and Vueling airlines with two stopovers in Lanzarote Airport (ACE) and Alicante Airport (ALC) for 8h 25min transfer in Lanzarote and a 9h 30min transfer wait time in Alicante Airport, which extends the total journey time to 27h 30min. These routes are very lengthy, however, and fare not much better economically than a direct or one-stopover flight route.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
No visa or passport requirements are necessary for British citizens to travel to Cardiff from Edinburgh as the countries are all within the regions of the United Kingdom, which include Scotland and Wales. However, if you are taking a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, which involves a stopover or transfer in another European country such as Spain or Holland, then a valid passport or photo travel ID will be a necessary requirement. It is also advisable to carry your passport or photo ID with you on an internal domestic flight also as it may be required for identification purposes.
How popular is this Cardiff to Edinburgh flight route?
The Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse flight path was viewed by 880 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Departing from Cardiff to Edinburgh will take you 11h 30m. There are 314 mi between Cardiff and Edinburgh.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cardiff to Edinburgh round-trip?
Flying on easyJet is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £46. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ryanair and Loganair, with the lowest prices starting at £106 and £109, respectively. Users have found that easyJet is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
While on average a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh is generally £318, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £115. When looking at the most popular route, (Cardiff Wales - Edinburgh Turnhouse), you can expect to pay £88 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh (average of £30). Flying from Cardiff to Edinburgh in May is currently the most expensive (average of £48). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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