How long is the flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

For as low as £101, Aer Lingus can have you in Northern Ireland from Cardiff in 1h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 246 mi. All flights are typically direct.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Northern Ireland ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Northern Ireland when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Northern Ireland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

Cardiff Wales (CWL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland. It is only a 9.1 mi journey to Cardiff Wales (CWL) from Cardiff’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Cardiff to Northern Ireland that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cardiff to Northern Ireland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cardiff to Northern Ireland.

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Deal found 18/9£94

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Deal found 20/9£112

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Deal found 20/9£113

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Round-trip from	£94
One-way from	£46
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£128
Good round-trip deal	£100 or less
Good one-way deal	£60 or less

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Cardiff to Northern Ireland

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CWL Cardiff Wales - BHD Belfast City

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Sun 4/10

12:00-13:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Belfast City

Wed 31/12

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CWL Cardiff Wales - BHD Belfast City

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CWL Cardiff Wales - BHD Belfast City

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Cardiff Wales

Thu 31/12

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Nonstop1h 25m

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CWL Cardiff Wales - BHD Belfast City

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22:10-16:30

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Belfast City

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£76

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CWL Cardiff Wales - BHD Belfast City

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Nonstop1h 25m

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CWL Cardiff Wales - BHD Belfast City

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09:00-10:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Belfast City

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

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£83

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CWL Cardiff Wales - BHD Belfast City

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2 stops9h 10m

Belfast City

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

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£85

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CWL Cardiff Wales - BHD Belfast City

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Cardiff Wales

Thu 5/11

09:00-10:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Belfast City

Mon 9/11

07:05-08:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£101

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CWL Cardiff Wales - BHD Belfast City

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Cardiff Wales

Mon 28/9

12:00-13:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Belfast City

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£112

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CWL Cardiff Wales - BHD Belfast City

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Cardiff Wales

Sun 18/10

12:00-13:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Belfast City

Sun 25/10

07:05-08:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£117

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland (average of £118). Flying from Cardiff to Northern Ireland in March is currently the most expensive (average of £159). 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 NIR?

When flying from Cardiff to Northern Ireland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cardiff to Northern Ireland flights typically cost between £104 and £154 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £126 on Multiple Airlines (16 Oct–18 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Northern Ireland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aer Lingus and easyJet from Cardiff to Northern Ireland by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Aer Lingus

7.3

Good

1,783 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.

Aer Lingus

7.3

Good

1,783 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.

easyJet

6.9

Okay

1,930 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Griffith,Feb 2026

MAN - DUB

Great experience. Crew was friendly, food was better than what I have experienced with some other airlines and seat pitch was adequate. I would fly Aer Lingus again.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?
Cardiff Wales (CWL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland. It is only a 9.1 mi journey to Cardiff Wales (CWL) from Cardiff’s city center.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?
For as low as £101, Aer Lingus can have you in Northern Ireland from Cardiff in 1h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 246 mi. All flights are typically direct.
Can I find deals for flights from Cardiff to Northern Ireland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cardiff to Northern Ireland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cardiff to Northern Ireland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff to Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland (average of £118). Flying from Cardiff to Northern Ireland in March is currently the most expensive (average of £159). 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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easyJet	Cheapest£62	Average£93	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search easyJet flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£96	Average£130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights

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When flying from Cardiff to Northern Ireland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

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Cardiff to Northern Ireland flights typically cost between £104 and £154 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £126 on Multiple Airlines (16 Oct–18 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cardiff to Northern Ireland, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Northern Ireland

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aer Lingus and easyJet from Cardiff to Northern Ireland by reading reviews from past customers. 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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Cardiff to Northern Ireland flights typically cost between £104 and £154 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £126 on Multiple Airlines (16 Oct–18 Oct).