What's the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff?

Based on real one-way fares on file, Fri currently averages the lowest price for the outbound leg.

Which airlines fly this route?

We don't have confirmed airline data for this route yet.

Can I change my return date after booking?

Change policies depend entirely on the fare type and airline you book with — flexible fares typically allow date changes for a fee, while the cheapest basic fares often don't. Check the fare rules shown at booking before you buy.

How far in advance should I book a return ticket?

As a general industry pattern, booking 4–8 weeks ahead of departure tends to find better return fares than booking last-minute or very far in advance.

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Return Flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff

EDI ⇄ CWL

€243

Return fares from

€58

One-way fares from

1h 05m

Flight time

Confirmed airlines

Edinburgh to Cardiff return, a route covering 506 km each way with a typical flight time of 1h 05m. Cardiff is located in United Kingdom, in Europe. Fares and availability change constantly; the figures below reflect what's actually on file for this route today, not an estimate.

Return vs. two one-way tickets

Based on real fares on file: a return ticket is €243, versus €116 for two separate one-way tickets at €58 each. Two one-ways currently work out cheaper — worth comparing both before booking, especially if your dates are flexible or you might fly back from a different city.

Real fares right now

Real one-way fares on file for the outbound leg — useful for picking the cheapest day to fly, even when booking return. The lowest fare on file is €58 on Fri Aug 14.

Sat

Aug 1

€128

Thu

Aug 13

€70

Fri

Aug 14

€58

Sat

Aug 15

€116

Sun

Aug 16

€115

Cheapest day for the outbound leg

Mon

—

Tue

—

Wed

—

Thu

€70

Fri

€58

Sat

€122

Sun

€115

Weather in Cardiff by season

Based on the last 3 years of real historical data.

January

8° / 3°C

~131mm rain

April

13° / 7°C

~104mm rain

July

19° / 14°C

~122mm rain

October

15° / 11°C

~147mm rain

Nearby airports

Near Edinburgh

Dundee Airport (DND)60 km
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)67 km
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)90 km

Near Cardiff

Bristol International Airport (BRS)43 km
Exeter International Airport (EXT)74 km

Money-saving tips

Book 4–8 weeks ahead of departure where possible — a general industry pattern, not specific to this route.
Tuesday and Wednesday departures tend to be cheaper than weekend flights on most routes.
Morning flights are often less expensive than midday or evening departures.
Compare nearby departure and arrival airports — see the alternatives above.
Flexible return dates widen your options considerably versus a fixed round-trip window.

Fare types explained

Most airlines sell several fare tiers on the same flight: Economy (the base fare, often with paid extras like seat selection and baggage), Premium Economy (more legroom, sometimes included baggage), Business (priority boarding, lounge access, flat or angled seating on longer routes), and First Class (offered by a shrinking number of airlines on select long-haul routes). Exact inclusions vary by airline and route — check the fare rules shown at booking.