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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh from £60

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh departing on 22/4. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Cheap Cardiff to Edinburgh (CWL to EDI) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Best price found

£60

Fastest flight time

1h 15m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat

Airports in Edinburgh

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Edinburgh from Cardiff in the past 72 hours is £60. The best return flight deal from Cardiff to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £130.
The fastest flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh takes 1h 15m
Direct flights go from Cardiff to Edinburgh on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Airline offering direct flights is Loganair..
There is 1 airport near Edinburgh: Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

September. The cheapest time of year to fly to Edinburgh from Cardiff is September. The most expensive is February.

What is the cheapest day to depart Cardiff for Edinburgh?

Monday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Monday. The most expensive is usually Friday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

In the evening. Cardiff to Edinburgh flights are approximately 36% more expensive in the afternoon than in the evening

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Edinburgh from Cardiff?

Ryanair UK. Aer Lingus, KLM, and Loganair are the most popular carriers operating from Cardiff to Edinburgh

What is the cheapest Cardiff to Edinburgh flight route?

Cardiff Wales - Edinburgh Turnhouse. Fly from Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse for the best Cardiff - Edinburgh flight prices

How far in advance should you book Cardiff to Edinburgh flights?

28 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh is approximately 28 days to departure

How many flights depart from Cardiff to Edinburgh on average per week?

As of March 2024, 3 flights take off from Cardiff and land in Edinburgh each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Monday, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Cardiff to Edinburgh flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cardiff to Edinburgh flight.

If you are looking to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh, you are most likely going to fly from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, the most popular airports on that route. When booking your trip to Edinburgh, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when travelling to Edinburgh, you can try Bristol Airport (in Bristol) or Exeter Airport (in Exeter). When travelling from Cardiff, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in Edinburgh. Good options for arrival airports in Edinburgh, you can try Glasgow Intl Airport (in Glasgow), Newcastle upon Tyne Airport (in Newcastle upon Tyne), or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (in Glasgow). The cheapest route from Cardiff to Edinburgh is BRS — EDI with an average price of £55 RT during the month of March.

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI)£55
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Exeter Airport (EXT) to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI)£211
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Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)£59
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Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI)£114
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Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)£128
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Exeter Airport (EXT) to Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)£249
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Easily compare return flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh by changing tabs
Multiple Airlines
28 May
CWL12:00Cardiff Wales
4h 15m
1 stop
EDI16:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
31 May
EDI17:35Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 40m
CWL19:15Cardiff Wales
Loganair
28 May
CWL20:15Cardiff Wales
1h 15m
EDI21:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
31 May
EDI17:35Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 40m
CWL19:15Cardiff Wales
Aer Lingus
24 Apr
CWL12:00Cardiff Wales
7h 45m
1 stop
EDI19:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
1 May
EDI20:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 45m
1 stop
CWL08:00Cardiff Wales
Multiple Airlines
14 Apr
CWL20:45Cardiff Wales
1h 35m
EDI22:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
17 Apr
EDI20:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 45m
1 stop
CWL08:00Cardiff Wales
KLM
29 Jul
CWL17:15Cardiff Wales
5h 50m
1 stop
EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
1 Aug
EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
10h 45m
1 stop
CWL16:45Cardiff Wales
Loganair
9 Aug
CWL19:45Cardiff Wales
1h 30m
EDI21:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
11 Aug
EDI18:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 40m
CWL20:10Cardiff Wales

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh

If you're looking for one-way flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, view some of our deals below provided by Aer Lingus and Loganair
Aer Lingus
22 Apr
CWL08:30Cardiff Wales
11h 15m
1 stop
EDI19:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
Loganair
5 May
CWL20:45Cardiff Wales
1h 35m
EDI22:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
Multiple Airlines
15 Apr
CWL08:30Cardiff Wales
13h 10m
2 stops
EDI21:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Search last-minute flights to Edinburgh from Cardiff

Find and compare return flight prices for your last-minute flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Loganair
5 Apr
CWL14:30Cardiff Wales
1h 30m
EDI16:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
7 Apr
EDI18:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 40m
CWL20:10Cardiff Wales
Loganair
2 Apr
CWL20:20Cardiff Wales
1h 15m
EDI21:35Edinburgh Turnhouse
5 Apr
EDI12:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 40m
CWL13:55Cardiff Wales

Best airlines flying from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh with momondo
Airline
Rating
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Ryanair UKPriceFrom £61Free CancellationRating
5.9
63 reviews
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RyanairPriceFrom £63Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,333 reviews
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easyJetPriceFrom £67Free CancellationRating
6.9
2,964 reviews
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LoganairPriceFrom £112Free CancellationRating
8.3
18 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom £126Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,388 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £136Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,968 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £198Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,691 reviews
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  • Loganair Flights From Cardiff to Edinburgh

    Loganair operates around 3 flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been £222, but momondo users have found Loganair deals from Cardiff to Edinburgh from as low as £141 round-trip. Loganair has been scored 8.3/10 in 18 reviews.


Loganair flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Our best Loganair deals on Cardiff to Edinburgh flight tickets
Loganair
28 May
CWL20:15Cardiff Wales
1h 15m
EDI21:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
31 May
EDI17:35Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 40m
CWL19:15Cardiff Wales
Loganair
9 Aug
CWL19:45Cardiff Wales
1h 30m
EDI21:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
11 Aug
EDI18:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 40m
CWL20:10Cardiff Wales
Loganair
13 May
CWL14:30Cardiff Wales
1h 30m
EDI16:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
16 May
EDI12:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
1h 40m
CWL13:55Cardiff Wales

Aer Lingus flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Our best Aer Lingus deals on Cardiff to Edinburgh flight tickets
Aer Lingus
24 Apr
CWL12:00Cardiff Wales
7h 45m
1 stop
EDI19:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
1 May
EDI20:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 45m
1 stop
CWL08:00Cardiff Wales
Aer Lingus
9 Apr
CWL12:00Cardiff Wales
7h 45m
1 stop
EDI19:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
13 Apr
EDI08:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
4h 20m
1 stop
CWL12:40Cardiff Wales
Aer Lingus
8 Apr
CWL08:30Cardiff Wales
7h 45m
1 stop
EDI16:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
10 Apr
EDI20:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 45m
1 stop
CWL08:00Cardiff Wales

Choose the best way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Buses

13h 55m
£19 one-way£40 return
Direct · from £40

Distance to city centre

G270.3 mi
45lb CO2

73% less than flights

Find Buses

Cardiff to Edinburgh Buses

Trains

7h 45m
£150 one-way£230 return
1 stop · from £228

Distance to city centre

ZXE0.2 mi
G270.3 mi
71lb CO2

56% less than flights

Find Trains

Cardiff to Edinburgh Trains

Flights

1h 15m
£60 one-way£130 return
Direct · from £1541 stop · from £116

Distance to city centre

EDI6.8 mi

  • Is flying the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    To save time, the fastest way to travel is by flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh on Loganair. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard Loganair to be about 1h 15m compared to taking a train from Cardiff to Edinburgh or a bus from Cardiff to Edinburgh which have been found to be slower alternatives.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

    Expect a bus to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a bus has deals available from £40. While they may not be the most cost-effective options currently available a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh or a train from Cardiff to Edinburgh can also be options worth looking into if other factors outside of cost are a higher priority.

  • How far is Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse by plane?

    A flight from Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse will travel around 308.8 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 15m.

  • What is the carbon footprint of flying from Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    162lb is the expected carbon footprint of a flight from Cardiff Wales to Edinburgh Turnhouse, though you can sort and filter momondo flight search results by CO2 to find the best option. The carbon footprint of this journey by train would be 70lb - a 57% reduction. Although it takes longer, opting for a bus over an airplane would reduce the carbon footprint of your trip to about 44lb.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cardiff Wales Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Alternative routes for Cardiff to Edinburgh

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Cardiff to Glasgow Flights
Fastest flight time4h 00m
Cheapest price£154
Cardiff to Aberdeen Flights
Fastest flight time6h 15m
Cheapest price£307

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh for you.

Can I find flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Edinburgh from Cardiff which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Edinburgh from Cardiff.

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