Journey information
Overview: Cardiff to Belfast flight
Distance 391 km |
Average flight duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Flights per day 1 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
Cheapest month to travel March |
First flight 06:45 |
Last flight 19:50 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Cardiff to Belfast
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£94
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Flights per day
1
Distance
391 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cardiff to Belfast is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Belfast will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £94.
Of the 1 flights that leave Cardiff for Belfast every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 391 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EI3621
EI3621Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Cardiff to Belfast
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a flight costs an average of £47.
Distance: 391 km
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Cardiff to Belfast flight times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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EI3621 | 12:00 Cardiff Airport | 1h25 | 13:25 George Best Belfast City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Flights from Cardiff to Belfast: Journey Details
Every day, flights leave from Cardiff to Belfast, making it easy to visit Northern Ireland. The only carrier on the route at present is the budget airline FlyBe, which offers a single non-stop flight on weekdays at 12:35 p.m., and a single flight at weekends, at 11:45 a.m. The flight time is 1 hour 15 minutes. An alternative to flights from Cardiff to Belfast is to fly from nearby Bristol Airport, from where Easyjet offer a daily connection to Belfast.
Taking a Flight from Cardiff
Getting to Cardiff Airport from the city centre is easy. Simply catch the T9 Airport Express bus, which stops outside the main terminal. There is also a shuttle bus service from Rhoose train station to the airport. Trains run from Cardiff Central every hour (weekdays) and every 2 hours (at weekends). If you need to travel to Bristol Airport, National Express provide a regular coach service from Cardiff Central 12 times per day, which also stops at Cardiff University.
Flying into Belfast
With beautiful countryside all around, some superb Victorian architecture, great nightlife and a youthful, uninhibited cultural scene, Belfast is a great day-trip or weekend destination for visitors from Cardiff. Flights from Cardiff to Belfast touch down at George Best City Airport. To get into town, catch the train from Sydenham station. Translink offer a regular service between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., so most arrivals should be catered for. The 600 Airport Bus also leaves every 20 minutes (until 9:25 p.m.) while the Airporter Bus serves Londonderry. Flights from Bristol arrive at Belfast International. The best route from there into the city is via the 300 Airport Bus, which operates 24 hours a day.
FAQs: Cardiff to Belfast flights

Flights from Cardiff to Belfast generally leave from Cardiff Airport and arrive in Belfast International Airport.
Cardiff Airport is 19 km away from Cardiff city centre and Belfast International Airport is 27.6 km from Belfast city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Belfast
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in the departure area, including WHSmith and Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 3.6€ (£3) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Executive Lounge available for a fee.
- Located at the information desk.
- Bus: T9
- Train: Vale of Glamorgan Line
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including WHSmith and duty-free shops in the departure lounge.
- Short-term parking located near the terminal, approximately 3.6€ (£3) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, Aspire Lounge with complimentary snacks and drinks.
- Located at the information desk.
- Bus: 600, 600A
- Train: Belfast City Airport Halt
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