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Find the cheapest month to fly from Belfast to Cardiff

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Belfast to Cardiff flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Belfast to Cardiff

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Compare routes from Belfast to Cardiff below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cardiff.

Belfast to Cardiff: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£50
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineAer Lingus
Average flights per week22

Finding cheap flights from Belfast to Cardiff: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Belfast to Cardiff is £58. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Belfast to Cardiff.
Aer Lingus, Emerald Airlines and British Airways fly direct from Belfast to Cardiff.
As of May 2024, there are 22 flights per week flying from Belfast to Cardiff.
The cheapest month to fly from Belfast to Cardiff is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Belfast to Cardiff Airport on Thursday, 30 May 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cardiff but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cardiff is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cardiff is Aer Lingus .

Flights from Belfast to Cardiff

This information is correct as of October 2015

Airlines that fly from Belfast to Cardiff

Flybe is the only airline offering direct flights from Belfast to Cardiff. Flights depart from Belfast City Airport.

Terminal Information

Belfast City Airport

Belfast City Airport is also known as George Best Belfast City Airport and has just one terminal building. Check-in desks are located on the left hand side as you enter the terminal. The airport advises passengers to arrive at the airport 90 minutes before their flight to Cardiff is scheduled to depart. Flybe offers online and automatic mobile check in, so if you are travelling with hand luggage only you can go straight to security after arriving at the airport.

Free Wi-Fi is available for an unlimited time throughout the terminal. In the departures lounge, passengers will find a range of facilities. There’s a Bushmills pub which serves malt whiskeys, wines and beers along with selection of Irish cuisine. Harvest Market boasts a pizza oven and salad bar and a quick bite to eat can be found at either Costa Coffee or O’Briens sandwich shop.

If you need to pick up a few essentials before your flight, you’ll find Boots, WHSmith, a House of Ireland store and World Duty Free in the departures lounge.

The airport is also home to the Aspire Lounge, a premium option available by paying on the day or booking in advance online. The lounge is located close to the departure gates but offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the main departures lounge. It offers complimentary snacks, soft and alcoholic drinks and a selection of newspapers and magazines.

Cardiff Airport

Cardiff Airport is located 12 miles west of Cardiff city centre. The airport has just one terminal building and a small arrivals hall. In the arrivals hall, passengers will find a tourist information desk providing information on local attractions and onward travel facilities.

There are a number of options for getting from Cardiff Airport to your final destination. Car hire companies, including Enterprise, Europcar and Hertz, all have desks at the airport. If you choose to hire a car, you’ll find that roads around the airport are well signposted and there’s easy access to the M4 motorway.

The closest rail station to the airport is located in Rhoose. The station offers regular connections to Cardiff Central and Bridgend, departing every hour Mondays to Saturdays and every two hours on Sundays. Passengers can take a shuttle bus, costing just £1*, to make the 10 minute journey from the airport to the train station.

Alternatively, passengers can take the T9 Cardiff Airport Express Bus Service direct to the city centre. The comfortable buses offer Wi-Fi and a ticket costs £5*. Buses leave every 20 minutes and take around 40 minutes to reach the city centre. Taxis are also available from outside the terminal building.

Practical Information

If you’re a British national travelling within the UK, you don’t need to carry your passport. However, in lieu of your passport, you will need to carry some other form of photographic identification such as a driving licence.

What to Expect in Cardiff

Cardiff is usually a couple of degrees warmer than Belfast throughout the year. Temperatures reach the low twenties during the summer months and don’t often fall to freezing in the winter. Both cities are pretty rainy but you’re more likely to get dry weather in Cardiff than in Belfast.

Prices in Cardiff are generally a little more expensive than in Belfast. A mid-range three course meal for two will set you back around £40.00* and a cheaper meal around £10.00*. Public transport, however, is a little cheaper with a one-way journey costing around £1.80*.

*Prices subject to change


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