Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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Today’s flight suggestion for Cardiff - Edinburgh
Outbound 3 December 2026 · Inbound 6 December 2026
Today’s suggestion
13:25
CWL 22:50 +1
EDI33h 25m
2 stops
06:00
EDI 08:10 +1
CWL26h 10m
1 stop
From £148
13:25
CWL 17:50 +1
EDI28h 25m
2 stops
06:00
EDI 08:10 +1
CWL26h 10m
1 stop
From £159
13:25
CWL 22:20
EDI8h 55m
1 stop
06:00
EDI 08:10 +1
CWL26h 10m
1 stop
From £160
Cheapest flight
£155
Average price of a round trip
£167
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
24h38
A flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh takes on average 24h38.
Best time
February
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Edinburgh is February.
Tips for finding cheap flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Edinburgh (United Kingdom) from Cardiff (United Kingdom) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is April, with an average ticket price of £90 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of March, April and December.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 44 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Ryanair. A ticket from the company Ryanair to Edinburgh costs on average £168.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from £155 to £169
- The average price of a flight ticket is about £167
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of April
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
Cardiff, United Kingdom
airport :
Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
local time :
Cardiff is a city in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Cardiff, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 7°C, with a minimum of 5°C and a maximum of 9°C.
The city of Cardiff has 1 airport(s): Cardiff
destination info :
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
airport :
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
local time :
Edinburgh is in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Edinburgh, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 5°C, with a minimum of 3°C and a maximum of 7°C.
The city of Edinburgh has 1 airport(s): Edinburgh
Useful info about Edinburgh
What is the least touristic period to go to Edinburgh?
If you want to visit Edinburgh during the least touristic period, choose the month of February.
What is the most popular time to travel to Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, the most touristic month is March. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight Cardiff - Edinburgh?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 44 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 7 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight Cardiff - Edinburgh is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Cardiff and Edinburgh?
When you leave, you can leave from Cardiff, and you will arrive at Edinburgh.
How to reach Cardiff airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transport to go from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Flights are the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Cardiff and Edinburgh?
In summer, the average temperature is 14°C in Edinburgh and 16°C in Cardiff. The average rainfall in summer is 81 mm in Edinburgh and 81 mm in Cardiff.In summer, it is warmer in Cardiff and it rains less in Edinburgh. In winter, it is colder in Cardiff and it rains more in Cardiff.
