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.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct | — | 29 May 2027 | from $102 | Search 29 May 2027 | |
| direct | — | 11 Nov 2026 | from $116 | Search 11 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 17 Jan 2027 | from $512 | Search 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.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: March — from $76.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $339 | 31 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $116 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $84 | 20 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $81 | 1 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $90 | 27 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $76 | 27 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $123 | 1 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $102 | 29 May 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $149 | 22 Jul 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast | George Best City BHD | 23 km |
| Cardiff | Cardiff CWL | 15 km |
Route on the map
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
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Easyjet | direct | 14 Dec 2026 | from $19 |
| Manchester | Ryanair UK | direct | 5 Nov 2026 | from $21 |
| Glasgow | Easyjet | direct | 18 Dec 2026 | from $23 |
| Edinburgh | Easyjet | direct | 4 Nov 2026 | from $45 |
| Budapest | Easyjet | direct | 18 Nov 2026 | from $47 |
| Prague | Easyjet | direct | 28 Nov 2026 | from $82 |
| Krakow | Easyjet | direct | 2 Dec 2026 | from $113 |
| Warsaw | Qatar Airways | with a stop | 11 Nov 2026 | from $1,568 |
Cardiff — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Belfast / Cardiff that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Cardiff | 147 km from Belfast | direct | 21 Nov 2026 | from $20 |
| Belfast → Birmingham | 145 km from Cardiff | direct | 8 Nov 2026 | from $35 |
| Belfast → Bristol | 43 km from Cardiff | direct | 6 Nov 2026 | from $46 |