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Book Cheap Flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh from £64

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Sun, 26 May CWL - EDI

Sun, 26 May EDI - CWL

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£336 £290

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Fri, 26 Jul CWL - EDI

£66 £64

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Thu, 09 May CWL - EDI

Sun, 12 May EDI - CWL

£134 £131

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Sat, 04 May CWL - EDI

Sun, 05 May EDI - CWL

£455 £442

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Tue, 14 May CWL - EDI

Thu, 16 May EDI - CWL

£231 £224

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Wed, 22 May EDI - CWL

£257 £251

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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

10% Trains in Edinburgh are 10% cheaper than in Cardiff.

Cardiff £2.2

Edinburgh £2

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

10% The average meal is 10% more expensive in Edinburgh than in Cardiff.

Cardiff £14

Edinburgh £15

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

30% Taxis are 30% more expensive in Edinburgh than in Cardiff.

Cardiff £3

Edinburgh £4

Coffee Regular cappuccino

10% Coffee is 10% more expensive in Edinburgh than in Cardiff.

Cardiff £3.23

Edinburgh £3.4

Distance: 309 miles

Cardiff airports

Cardiff-Wales (CWL) How far from city centre: 10 miles

Bristol (BRS) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Edinburgh airports

Turnhouse (EDI) How far from city centre: 6 miles

Glasgow Scotland (GLA) How far from city centre: 42 miles

Prestwick (PIK) How far from city centre: 63 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh

Now you are a little bit closer to your destination. If you are looking for cheap flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, here you will find all the information you need to book your tickets.

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

To save money when booking flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, you can follow these tips:

Choose Off-Peak Days: When searching for affordable airline tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh, it's best to focus your efforts on weekdays, specifically between Monday and Wednesday. Prices tend to spike during weekends and high season. Opting for midweek travel or planning your trip during the off-season can result in significant cost savings, allowing you to allocate those funds to enhance your vacation experience.
Compare Airlines: After receiving the list of available flights from our search engine, take the time to compare ticket prices across various airlines. This step is crucial, as both low-cost and traditional carriers may offer different rates for the same route. Flexibility with your travel dates can make it easier to secure more budget-friendly tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh.
Book in Advance: While some travelers may wait until the last minute in hopes of finding last-minute deals, it's generally advisable to book your flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh in advance. This proactive approach helps you avoid any last-minute price hikes or unexpected surprises.
Set Price Alerts: To stay informed about price drops and special deals, consider setting up price alerts for your desired route. This way, you'll receive notifications when fares from Cardiff to Edinburgh become more affordable, allowing you to seize the opportunity to book at a lower cost.
Explore Multi-City Flights: For those with flexible travel plans, exploring multi-city flight options can lead to additional savings. Instead of booking a round-trip ticket, consider open-jaw or multi-city itineraries that allow you to visit multiple destinations while potentially reducing the overall cost of your journey.
Consider Package Deals: For additional savings, consider bundling your flight and hotel bookings with Opodo. Moreover, if you plan to rent a car for your trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh, booking it through us can provide discounts of up to 40% on the overall cost. This way, you can maximize your savings and enjoy a more budget-friendly travel experience.

By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Cardiff and Edinburgh, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Cardiff to Edinburgh airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh

How long does the flight take to go from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The total flight time between Cardiff and Edinburgh is of around 01:17 hours on average, considering an average distance of 506 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh is 64£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Edinburgh expensive to visit compared to Cardiff?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Edinburgh costs an average of 4.00 GBP, 33% more expensive than Cardiff, with a fare of 3.00 GBP, while train tickets costs 9% less in Edinburgh: 2.00 GBP against 2.20 GBP in Cardiff. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.00 GBP in Edinburgh, 7% more than the 14.00 GBP in Cardiff. The price of the coffee is around 5% more expensive in Edinburgh, with an average of 3.40 GBP , while in Cardiff the coffee costs 3.23 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The most popular months to book a trip from Cardiff to Edinburgh are October, August and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

The best time of the year to go to Edinburgh when flying from Cardiff depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Edinburgh from Cardiff in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cardiff - Edinburgh.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from Cardiff. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Edinburgh compared to Cardiff?

While in Cardiff the temperatures can reach an average of 26.93 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Edinburgh's temperatures can go up to 24.09 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -4.11 ºC in Edinburgh, compared to the -1.52 ºC average degrees reported in Cardiff. During the winter period, Cardiff can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Edinburgh have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Cardiff and Edinburgh?

The main airport route flying between Cardiff and Edinburgh is: Cardiff-Wales (CWL) to Turnhouse (EDI). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Flybe.
Emirates.
Loganair.

Which are the airlines with flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Cardiff to Edinburgh are:

Flybe.

Flight Duration 1 h and 17 m Flights between Cardiff and Edinburgh take, on average, 1 h and 17 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £64 Cheapest price for a flight between Cardiff and Edinburgh found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport Cardiff-Wales The airport Cardiff-Wales is the departure airport operating flights between Cardiff and Edinburgh

Arriving Airport Turnhouse Flights departing Cardiff with Edinburgh as destination arrive at Turnhouse