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R769+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh

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EDI — CPT
Feb 15 — Feb 221
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 16 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

British Airways

Good round-trip deal

R12 524 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 310 or less
On average, British Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse (avg. price of R15 741).
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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 16 January 2026.

Fri 6/35:50
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
KLM
Fri 20/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop14h 41m
KLM
Deal found 16/1R10 150
Fri 6/316:15
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Air France
Fri 20/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops23h 36m
Air France
Deal found 16/1R10 723
Sun 1/217:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/219:20
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R10 772
Wed 24/65:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
KLM
Sat 11/723:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop34h 15m
KLM
Deal found 15/1R11 100
Tue 23/617:05
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
KLM
Sun 12/723:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop36h 00m
KLM
Deal found 15/1R11 231
Sun 1/211:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop33h 05m
KLM
Thu 12/219:20
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops22h 45m
KLM
Deal found 15/1R11 247
Tue 3/311:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Air France
Tue 28/418:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop27h 55m
Air France
Deal found 14/1R11 444
Tue 3/35:50
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/418:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R11 542
Tue 3/316:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/417:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R11 836
Mon 27/45:50
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/523:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R12 295
Sun 15/311:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Air France
Sun 29/37:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop33h 35m
Air France
Deal found 16/1R12 982
Sat 21/318:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/37:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R13 048

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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 16 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

17:00-22:05

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:20-21:35

1 stop28h 15m

R10 772

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/6

17:05-21:20

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

23:15-8:30

1 stop34h 15m

R11 231

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

11:00-22:05

1 stop33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:20-16:05

2 stops22h 45m

R11 247

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

11:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

18:00-20:55

1 stop27h 55m

R11 444

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

5:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

18:00-10:40

1 stop17h 40m

R11 542

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-9:40

1 stop16h 40m

R11 836

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R11 886

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R11 886

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/3

18:00-21:55

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

7:55-10:40

1 stop27h 45m

R13 048

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/4

9:50-9:00

1 stop22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

13:00-13:15

1 stop25h 15m

R13 343

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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 9 January 2026.

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 182). Flying from Edinburgh in July will prove the most costly (average of R15 422). 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 R11 191
British Airways
British Airways
From R14 192
Emirates
Emirates
From R15 379
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 987

What are popular destinations to fly to from Edinburgh?

From Edinburgh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Paris (326 flights per day), London (288 flights per day) and Amsterdam (132 flights per day).

Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R1 991
London
London
From R14 759
Birmingham
Birmingham
From R621
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol
From R12 524

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Edinburgh?

The cheapest city to fly to from Edinburgh is Birmingham, with prices starting at R621. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Birmingham
Birmingham
From R621
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R1 991
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol
From R12 524
London
London
From R14 759

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
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 183 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 724 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 684 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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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 16 January 2026.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Edinburgh for the current month are Rome Ciampino Airport, 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 R621 to Birmingham (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R13 804 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 (R327). Lufthansa flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl (R10 575). Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl (R10 987).

  • 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 R36 827

  • 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?

    Cheapflights makes it easy to find flights from Edinburgh by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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