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Cheap flights from Belfast to Cardiff

George Best City Airport in Belfast connects directly to Cardiff airport each day. You can fly nonstop between these two UK cities without changing planes, which saves time compared with journeys through other hubs. The route appears across several months when you browse available dates.

Cheapest monthMarch
Airlines3
Direct flightsdirect
Distance405 km
Direct flight time *0 h 57 min
Updated 31 Oct 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
Emerald AirlinesEmerald AirlinesEAdirect—29 May 2027from $102Search 29 May 2027
Aer LingusAer LingusEIdirect—11 Nov 2026from $116Search 11 Nov 2026
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLwith a stop★★★★★ 4.317 Jan 2027from $512Search 17 Jan 2027

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Flying back? Cardiff – Belfast · from $83

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: March — from $76.

MonthPrice fromDate
October 2026from $33931 Oct 2026
November 2026from $11611 Nov 2026
December 2026from $8420 Dec 2026
January 2027from $811 Jan 2027
February 2027from $9027 Feb 2027
March 2027from $7627 Mar 2027
April 2027from $1231 Apr 2027
May 2027from $10229 May 2027
July 2027from $14922 Jul 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
BelfastGeorge Best City BHD23 km
CardiffCardiff CWL15 km

Route on the map

BelfastCardiff405 km
Belfast – Cardiff: 405 km in a straight line; United Kingdom is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

March tends to offer the lowest fares on this corridor, though shoulder weeks before and after that month often carry similar prices. Available pricing shows up from October through May plus July in the calendar. Midweek departures usually prove cheaper than weekend flights, and school holiday periods may push costs upward regardless of which airline you choose.

Airlines and what to expect

Aer Lingus operates full-service connections on this route, sometimes routing passengers through its Dublin hub depending on schedule availability. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines provides another full-service option that may connect via Amsterdam rather than flying direct. Emerald Airlines serves the market as a regional carrier with different fare structures and included amenities compared to the larger carriers.

Arriving — Cardiff

You land at Cardiff airport when arriving from Belfast, situated just outside the city centre with straightforward road access. Buses and taxis run regularly between the terminal and downtown areas throughout the day. Allow extra time if your flight arrives during peak travel periods or bad weather conditions.

Before you go: United Kingdom

Currency
GBP (£)
Power sockets
Type G · 230 V
Language
English
Emergency number
112, 999
Calling code
+44
Internet domain
.uk
Population of Cardiff
3.1 M (2022)
Time zone
UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Confirm which Belfast airport your ticket specifies before departure even though only one operates on this route.
  • Review baggage allowances since each airline includes different amounts in base fares.
  • Verify whether your itinerary involves a connection when booking separate tickets rather than through one carrier.
  • Check passport or ID requirements for domestic United Kingdom travel between Northern Ireland and Wales.
  • Consider that summer months may carry higher prices given increased demand on UK routes.

Frequently asked questions

Belfast – Cardiff: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for March 2027 — $76. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Belfast – Cardiff: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Belfast – Cardiff: are there direct flights?

Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Belfast to Cardiff?

The distance is about 405 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 0 h 57 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.

Which airports serve Belfast – Cardiff?

Belfast: George Best City (BHD). Cardiff: Cardiff (CWL).

What is the time difference between Belfast and Cardiff?

Cardiff is in the same time zone as Belfast.

Belfast — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
LondonEasyjetdirect14 Dec 2026from $19
ManchesterRyanair UKdirect5 Nov 2026from $21
GlasgowEasyjetdirect18 Dec 2026from $23
EdinburghEasyjetdirect4 Nov 2026from $45
BudapestEasyjetdirect18 Nov 2026from $47
PragueEasyjetdirect28 Nov 2026from $82
KrakowEasyjetdirect2 Dec 2026from $113
WarsawQatar Airwayswith a stop11 Nov 2026from $1,568

Cardiff — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
DublinRyanairdirect21 Nov 2026from $20
BelfastAer Lingusdirect11 Nov 2026from $116
EdinburghAer Linguswith a stop30 Dec 2026from $223
LondonBA CityFlyerwith a stop9 Nov 2026from $266

Nearby alternatives

Airports within reach of Belfast / Cardiff that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper

RouteDistanceFlightDatePrice from
Dublin → Cardiff147 km from Belfastdirect21 Nov 2026from $20
Belfast → Birmingham145 km from Cardiffdirect8 Nov 2026from $35
Belfast → Bristol43 km from Cardiffdirect6 Nov 2026from $46
Search on kissandfly.com · $102