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Only Economy Class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff.

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Edinburgh to Cardiff. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 43m and 9h 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 Edinburgh to Cardiff range from $141 to $320, with an average of $260 over the past 12 months. Anything below $141 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $133 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to $288 for nonstop.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and Loganair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-145 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $137 to $718. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Edinburgh and Cardiff is around $137 round-trip, with a flight time of about 12h 30m. Recent bus fares are around $104, with a trip time of about 14h 55m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 25% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 2+ hours longer each way.

Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $66 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National

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

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

• Dublin (DUB) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Belfast City (BHD) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 77% on flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $141 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $594, a difference of $453.

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 5h 43m, compared with 7h 26m via Dublin (DUB) and 9h 31m via Belfast City (BHD).

Common routes between Edinburgh and Cardiff include flights operated by airlines such as Loganair, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus. Loganair operates direct routes between these cities, while Ryanair and Aer Lingus operate stopover flights. Ryanair has stopovers in London (LON), Bristol (BRS), Dublin, and Brussels (BRU). Aer Lingus operates flights via Dublin Airport (DUB).

None of the airlines operate Business or First Class flights between Edinburgh and Cardiff. The ticket classes available are Basic Economy and Economy. Basic Economy tickets are more costly and include different baggage allowances depending on the airline. Economy is a standard ticket without luggage included.

Various airlines operate flights with reduced Co2 emissions. Ryanair operates the best option, with a single stopover at Dublin Airport (DUB) en route and 75% fewer Co2 emissions. British Airways and Aer Lingus offer flights with a stopover at Belfast Airport (BHD) and 72% less Co2 than average flights.

Air France offers two ticket options on these routes. The standard ticket includes one carry-on bag and no checked luggage. Flexible tickets sometimes come with checked baggage included. The luggage limit is 15 kg. You can add extra luggage during the booking process, which works out to 30% less than paying for luggage at the airport.