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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff from £110
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff. The fastest way is one stop via Dublin or Amsterdam, about 3h 03m door to door (46 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from £110.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 2h 05m Cheapest in January Prices checked 13 days ago
Edinburgh to Cardiff at a glance
Cheapest one-way£110Ryanair · 1 stop · Tue 26 JanFastest journey2h 05mRyanair · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dublin or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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EDI Dublin (DUB) CWL
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Ryanair
Thu20:00 EDI20:53 DUB1h 22m connection22:15 DUB23:03 CWLRyanair
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EDI Amsterdam (AMS) CWL
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM · Leg 2: KLM, KLM Cityhopper
Mon05:45 EDI08:03 AMS0h 57m connection09:00 AMS09:08 CWLKLM
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Cheapest dates from Edinburgh to Cardiff
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Good to know
- Distance
- 497 km309 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 05mfastest found
- Time difference
- NoneCardiff vs Edinburgh
- Currency in Cardiff
- GBP
- Airports
- EDI → CWL
Flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff: questions answered
How much is a flight from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is £110 with 1 stop, departing in January. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dublin, Amsterdam and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cardiff?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 497 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and Cardiff?
The best connecting points are Dublin (DUB), Amsterdam (AMS), London (STN) and Cork (ORK). Ryanair flies both legs via Dublin, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and Cardiff?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL).





