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There are currently no nonstop flights available from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 13m and 6h 31m in total, depending on the connection.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh range from $233 to $334, with an average of $278 over the past 12 months. Anything below $233 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $278 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $185 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to $290 for nonstop.

Loganair is the only airline operating Cardiff to Edinburgh flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Loganair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $185 to $703. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Cardiff and Edinburgh is around $185 round-trip, with a flight time of about 7h. Recent bus fares are around $96, with a trip time of about 14h 45m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 49% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 7+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Cardiff to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $153, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh usually depart from Cardiff Wales (CWL) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cardiff to Edinburgh route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 43m.

One-stop flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Belfast City (BHD) - 3% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $246 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $306, a difference of $60.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 13m, compared with 6h 14m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 6h 30m via Belfast City (BHD).

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrew Square and Grassmarket. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

The more popular flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh are direct flights operated by Loganair. If you're taking a flight with British Airways, you can expect flights with a single layover at Belfast City Airport (BHD) en route. Aer Lingus offers flights with a layover in Belfast en route, while KLM typically offers flights with one layover in Amsterdam along the way. Ryanair and Aer Lingus operate flights with a single layover in Dublin before heading to Edinburgh.

There are three ways to get to the city centre from the airport, including buses, trams and taxis. A convenient and fast way is to catch a taxi from outside the main terminal, though this is usually the most costly. The Airlink Express Bus can be found at the D Stop of the airport bus terminal, and it'll get you to Waverley Train Station in about 20min. A tram will take around 35min and can be picked up on the ground floor, outside the terminal.

Edinburgh Airport doesn’t have any on-site hotels at the moment, but there are several hotels in the surrounding areas that offer free transfers upon request. DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport and Moxy Edinburgh Airport are a couple of the hotels within walking distance from Edinburgh Airport.

Cardiff Airport offers the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme, which you can book free of charge by contacting the airport's Special Assistance Desk beforehand. Wearing a sunflower lanyard at the airport discreetly let's the highly trained team know that you may need assistance.