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Cheap Flights from Cardiff (CWL) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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Edinburgh.$221 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From $221, select.
Edinburgh.$226 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From $226, select.
Edinburgh.$226 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 1 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From $226, select.
Edinburgh.$230 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Aug, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From $230, select.
Edinburgh.$231 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From $231, select.
Edinburgh.$232 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From $232, select.
Edinburgh.$234 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.
Edinburgh.$273 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From $273, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cardiff to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from $352
Jul
from $221
Aug
from $230
Sep
from $226
Oct
from $231
Nov
from $318
Dec
from $318
Jan
from $311
Feb
from $319
Mar
from $318
Apr
from $443
May
from $444

Direct flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Cardiff to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cardiff to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Cardiff to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$221
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 23 mins
Most popular airlineLoganair
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh is $221. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Cardiff to Edinburgh.
Loganair flies direct from Cardiff to Edinburgh.
As of June 2025, there are 5 flights per week flying from Cardiff to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Edinburgh is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Thursday, 3 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair and Loganair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Cardiff and Edinburgh share the same timezone, UTC+0.

  • Flights from CWL to EDI start from 12:15 — the earliest with Loganair. The last departure is at 20:45 with Loganair. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.

  • Your CWL to EDI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • Flying into Edinburgh (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is easy with Loganair. This popular airline has direct flights from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

  • Loganair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CWL and EDI include:

    • Dublin Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • George Best Belfast City Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight is $109. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $221. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CWL to EDI.

  • October is the cheapest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from CWL to EDI by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • 66.16% of flights that take off from Cardiff Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Cardiff. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CWL:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Reserve a hotel close to EDI if you're on a late Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Pick up an Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • Booking your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CWL to EDI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Edinburgh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh, Glasgow is another essential stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh

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