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R828+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh

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EDI — CPT
Nov 26 — Dec 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 27 October 2025.

Cheapest airline

British Airways

Good round-trip deal

R15 115 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 379 or less
On average, British Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse (avg. price of R16 081).
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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 27 October 2025.

Tue 25/116:10EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10R9 449
Thu 27/1120:45EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - EDI
1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10R12 277
Sun 8/320:45EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/312:30CPT - EDI
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10R13 105
Tue 3/316:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 27/418:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/10R13 329
Tue 17/212:45EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 45mLufthansa
Tue 24/210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 25/10R13 519
Mon 16/27:40EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10R13 657
Fri 6/313:30EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 40mKLM
Fri 20/38:00CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 10mKLM
Deal found 27/10R13 743
Wed 18/212:45EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 45mLufthansa
Tue 24/210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 25/10R13 795
Mon 24/1117:00EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Mon 1/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Deal found 25/10R13 812
Tue 10/25:50EDI - CPT
2 stops25h 55mKLM
Wed 18/218:25CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 40mKLM
Deal found 25/10R13 898
Mon 16/216:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/219:05JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/10R14 157
Tue 10/26:00EDI - CPT
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/218:25CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10R14 174

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 27 October 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/11

20:45-10:00

1 stop35h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

12:30-20:25

1 stop33h 55m

R12 277

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

13:30-6:10

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

8:00-23:10

1 stop17h 10m

R13 743

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/2

6:00-7:05

2 stops23h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

10:10-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

R14 243

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/1

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

R14 536

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

R14 536

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-15:20

1 stop22h 15m

R14 571

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/12

9:15-20:10

3 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

8:20-12:25

3 stops30h 05m

R14 657

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

5:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

R14 691

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/1

17:00-12:10

2 stops17h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:20-10:10

2 stops16h 50m

R14 864

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

17:00-22:05

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:20-10:10

2 stops16h 50m

R15 071

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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 24 October 2025.

Booking 45 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 863). Flying from Edinburgh in July will prove the most costly (average of R16 243). 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. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

KLM
KLM
From R13 023
British Airways
British Airways
From R13 886
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R12 154
Emirates
Emirates
From R16 370

What are popular destinations to fly to from Edinburgh?

From Edinburgh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: London (105 flights per day), Paris (98 flights per day) and Amsterdam (65 flights per day).

Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R17 409
Birmingham
Birmingham
From R655
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R30 033
Zurich
Zurich
From R20 358

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Edinburgh?

The cheapest city to fly to from Edinburgh is Birmingham, with prices starting at R655. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Birmingham
Birmingham
From R655
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R17 409
Zurich
Zurich
From R20 358

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, Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa. 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
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 029 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 532 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 478 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 406 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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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 27 October 2025.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Edinburgh for the current month are Alicante, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 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 R655 to Birmingham (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R19 172 to fly from Edinburgh.

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

    Looking at our data, easyJet, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Edinburgh. Here are some options available: easyJet flights from Edinburgh to London (R367). Lufthansa flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl (R11 402). Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl (R12 154).

  • 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 R38 788

  • 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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