Flights Cardiff → Edinburgh
As of November 2026, economy flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh have a typical range GBP 149–426, median GBP 288. Full range across all 46 offers: GBP 85–454. We analyzed 46 offers from 6 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Cardiff → Edinburgh
Based on 46 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Cardiff → Edinburgh
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · GBP
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | — | — | — |
| British Airways | — | Included | — |
| KLM | — | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh cost?
Based on 46 offers · November 2026
Cardiff to Edinburgh flights ranged from GBP 85 to GBP 454 across 46 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 46 offers.
These 46 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between GBP 227 and GBP 366
What hidden fees do Cardiff to Edinburgh flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Cardiff to Edinburgh routes. The breakdown below is based on 46 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (GBP) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| EI | 8 | 4% |
| BA | 15 | 4% |
| KL | 22 | 9% |
KLM: base ~GBP 247 + fees GBP 22 = ~GBP 269 total. British Airways: base ~GBP 326 + fees GBP 15 = ~GBP 341 total.
KLM's GBP 22 ancillary fees narrow the gap with British Airways's lower-fee model — the GBP 79 base difference shrinks to GBP 72 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
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6 airlines flew Cardiff to Edinburgh in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Aer Lingus), fares ranged GBP 107–364 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (GBP) | Median (GBP) | Fees (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aer Lingus | 16 | 107–364 | 222 | 8 (4%) |
 KLM | 4 | 219–257 | 248 | n/a |
 KLM | 5 | 225–283 | 269 | 22 (8%) |
 British Airways | 14 | 249–447 | 341 | 15 (4%) |
 Aer Lingus | 4 | 304–412 | 358 | n/a |
 BY | 3 | 426–448 | 448 | n/a |
Where do the best Cardiff → Edinburgh prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Cardiff to Edinburgh flights
- Cardiff–Edinburgh had 46 offers analyzed. Median price: GBP 288.
- KL charges 2.8x more in ancillary fees than EI — GBP 22 vs GBP 8 avg per booking.
- The same route priced GBP 233 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was GBP 188. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh cost?
- Based on 46 offers analyzed, Cardiff to Edinburgh flights range from GBP 85 to GBP 454, with a median price of GBP 288. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Cardiff to Edinburgh flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add GBP 13 to the base fare on Cardiff to Edinburgh flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Cardiff to Edinburgh including all fees?
- Aer Lingus has the lowest median fare on Cardiff to Edinburgh at GBP 222 (median across 16 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Cardiff–Edinburgh flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was GBP 188. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Cardiff to Edinburgh routes?
- Cardiff to Edinburgh has 6 airlines competing, creating a price range from GBP 85 to GBP 454 across 46 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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