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R816+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh

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EDI — CPT
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

What to know about flights from Edinburgh

Discover essential information about flights departing from Edinburgh, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Edinburgh airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Cheapest airline

British Airways

Good round-trip deal

R854 or less

Good one-way deal

R940 or less
On average, British Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse (avg. price of R16 415).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Sat 31/116:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/219:05JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/9R13 215
Fri 2/111:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 20/119:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/9R13 458
Thu 5/314:05EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 9/320:20JNB - EDI
1 stop35h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/9R13 684
Fri 7/1113:30EDI - JNB
1 stop30h 35mKLM
Fri 28/1123:59JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 11mKLM
Deal found 17/9R13 788
Sat 31/17:40EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9R13 892
Wed 29/1014:05EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 14/1113:45JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/9R13 944
Tue 2/126:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mAir France
Sat 13/127:55CPT - EDI
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Deal found 16/9R14 118
Wed 22/106:00EDI - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/117:15JNB - EDI
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R14 205
Sun 26/109:00EDI - CPT
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1112:30CPT - EDI
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R14 569
Tue 3/26:10EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R14 587
Tue 3/211:40EDI - CPT
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Tue 10/215:20CPT - EDI
2 stops21h 20mAir France
Deal found 16/9R14 604
Tue 2/125:45EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Sat 13/127:55CPT - EDI
2 stops17h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/9R14 639

Find flights from Edinburgh within your budget

 
Find flights departing from Edinburgh that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 17 September 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

14:05-8:40

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

20:20-6:00

1 stop35h 40m

R13 666

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/11

13:30-12:10

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

R14 343

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 1/11

13:30-22:05

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

R14 864

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/11

17:00-22:05

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

23:59-12:40

1 stop14h 41m

R14 917

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/11

5:45-22:05

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

R15 160

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/11

10:05-22:05

1 stop34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

R15 160

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/11

14:50-15:35

3 stops46h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

20:20-20:20

2 stops26h 00m

R15 229

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/12

5:45-10:20

2 stops26h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 21/12

10:55-12:45

2 stops27h 50m

R15 767

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

7:30-10:20

2 stops24h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/2

7:00-6:00

2 stops25h 00m

R15 802

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

6:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

R15 802

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh (average of R11 930). Flying from Edinburgh in July will prove the most costly (average of R16 358). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh?

When flying from Edinburgh check dates and pricing for the following: KLM, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

KLM
KLM
From R774
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R705
British Airways
British Airways
From R868
Emirates
Emirates
From R949

What are popular destinations to fly to from Edinburgh?

From Edinburgh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Paris (427 flights per day), London (416 flights per day) and Amsterdam (257 flights per day).

Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R513
London
London
From R21
Belfast Intl
Belfast Intl
From R172

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Edinburgh?

The cheapest city to fly to from Edinburgh is London, with prices starting at R359. Explore other affordable destinations below.

London
London
From R21
Birmingham
Birmingham
From R38
Dublin
Dublin
From R47
Belfast Intl
Belfast Intl
From R172

Airline reviews for flights from Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Edinburgh. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Edinburgh, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 622 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 965 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 409 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 367 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 386 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Edinburgh. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Edinburgh?

    The most selected flight destinations from Edinburgh for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Alicante, Amsterdam. While Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amsterdam, Alicante are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Edinburgh for as low as R359 to London Stansted Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 999 to fly from Edinburgh.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, easyJet, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa have been found to have the cheapest prices from Edinburgh. Here are some options available: easyJet flights from Edinburgh to London Luton (R369). Qatar Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl (R9 249). Lufthansa flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl (R11 483).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Edinburgh?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Edinburgh are below:
    Edinburgh Turnhouse to Amsterdam from R39 062

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh?

    November is currently the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh?

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