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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Cardiff to Edinburgh were £42 for one-way flights and £84 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
BRS
Destination airport IATA code
GLA
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£84
Average flight time
1 hour 15 mins

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Edinburgh EDI Flight Information

Traveling From
Cardiff
Origin Airport IATA Code
BRS
Traveling To
Edinburgh
Destination Airport IATA Code
GLA
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Available Airlines
easyJet
Distance
509 km
Direct Flight Time
1 15
Flight Price
£84

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Cardiff and Edinburgh?
The flight game between Cardiff and Edinburgh is a competitive one. You can head from BRS to Edinburgh Airport with 1 air carriers including easyJet. Or you can go for the Bristol Intl. Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport route and book a ticket with easyJet.
How long is a direct flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Nonstop flights are available between Cardiff and Edinburgh and take an average of 1 hour and 12 minutes. However, the journey of 320 miles could zoom by much faster depending on a few factors like good weather and no delays.
What are the best airports for Cardiff to Edinburgh flights?
If you’re unsure how to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh, here are the most frequently flown routes:

  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.) to Edinburgh Airport - 186 flights per week
  • BRS to Glasgow Intl. Airport (GLA) - 147 flights per week
  • CWL to Glasgow Intl. Airport (GLA) - 25 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Top-notch service, comfy seats and reliability are some things that differentiate one airline from another. While you’ll find multiple air carriers operating flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, these are among the best:

  • Ryanair with 450 flights every month.
  • EasyJet with 446 flights every month.
  • TUI Airways with 264 flights every month.
  • Jet2 with 242 flights every month.
  • KLM with 164 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 52 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
A world of fun and excitement is waiting for you in Edinburgh. Get your exciting adventure underway by booking a seat on one of the 27 flights which run each day from Cardiff to Edinburgh.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Cardiff to Edinburgh is April. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £84 and can rise to £89 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh  

Every day between Cardiff and Edinburgh, 5 flights from 1 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with EasyJet, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 509 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.