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

Cardiff BRS Flight Information

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Edinburgh and Cardiff?
There are a few ways to get from Edinburgh to Cardiff. The first is between Edinburgh Airport and Bristol Intl. Airport (BRS). This route is serviced by no fewer than 1 airlines, including easyJet. Your other choice is to travel from GLA to Bristol Intl. Airport (BRS) with an airline like easyJet.
How long is a direct flight from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
If you’re the type of traveller who likes chatting to their fellow passengers, you’ll have around 1 hour and 14 minutes to do just that during your direct Edinburgh to Cardiff flight. This journey of 320 miles can zip by in just 1 hour and 10 minutes, which still gives you plenty of time to make a new friend or two.
What are the best airports for Edinburgh to Cardiff flights?
You might be interested to find out that there are numerous ways to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff. Below is a list of the most commonly flown routes:

  • EDI to Bristol Intl. Airport (BRS) - 191 flights per week
  • Glasgow Intl. Airport (GLA) to Bristol Intl. Airport (BRS) - 145 flights per week
  • GLA to Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.) - 26 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
The route between Edinburgh and Cardiff is a busy one, so you’ll find a reasonable number of flights to select from. If you’re unsure about how to start planning your getaway, these are the six most popular air carriers to look into:

  • Ryanair with 450 flights every month.
  • EasyJet with 446 flights every month.
  • TUI Airways with 264 flights every month.
  • Jet2 with 234 flights every month.
  • KLM with 164 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 52 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
Spontaneous getaways can be loads of fun. With 27 flights operating from Edinburgh to Cardiff every day, you’ll be able to choose a time that’s right for you.
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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Every day between Edinburgh and Cardiff, 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! 

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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.  

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