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R733+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh

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EDI — CPT
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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 2 March 2026.

Cheapest round-trip flight

R6 141

Cheapest airline

British Airways

Good round-trip deal

R6 191 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 332 or less
The cheapest round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse is currently to Istanbul.
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On average, British Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse (avg. price of R15 418).
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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 2 March 2026.

Mon 11/521:15
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/518:35
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3R11 197
Thu 16/45:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
KLM
Sun 26/423:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 55m
KLM
Deal found 27/2R11 993
Thu 4/617:05
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
KLM
Sat 13/623:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop14h 05m
KLM
Deal found 28/2R12 184
Fri 1/510:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/518:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/3R12 248
Wed 11/311:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/513:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R12 455
Thu 16/410:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/417:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/2R12 487
Mon 11/55:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
KLM
Tue 19/523:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop14h 05m
KLM
Deal found 1/3R12 503
Mon 13/410:30
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/414:45
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R12 519
Tue 14/413:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop31h 10m
KLM
Tue 21/423:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop17h 55m
KLM
Deal found 28/2R12 535
Sat 11/417:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/423:45
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2R12 662
Mon 4/517:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
KLM
Thu 21/518:25
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops18h 55m
KLM
Deal found 28/2R12 805
Mon 4/513:10
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop31h 15m
KLM
Mon 11/518:25
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops18h 55m
KLM
Deal found 27/2R12 853

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

13:10-11:05

2 stops20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

R12 742

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

17:05-21:25

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:25-12:20

2 stops18h 55m

R12 805

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

13:10-21:25

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

18:25-12:20

2 stops18h 55m

R12 853

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

5:45-9:45

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

23:45-20:55

1 stop22h 10m

R13 315

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop18h 05m

R13 554

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

11:00-18:40

2 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

13:30-14:55

2 stops27h 25m

R13 888

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

14:20-15:35

1 stop23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

19:35-7:35

1 stop14h 00m

R14 860

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

6:00-18:20

2 stops34h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 15/3

15:45-16:05

2 stops26h 20m

R15 099

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

16:35-15:55

1 stop24h 20m

R15 752

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/5

17:05-10:40

2 stops40h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 24/5

17:00-23:10

2 stops31h 10m

R16 612

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh

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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 27 February 2026.

Booking 35 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 R10 878). Flying from Edinburgh in July will prove the most costly (average of R15 003). 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. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

KLM
KLM
From R10 631
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 853
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R6 176
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 961

What are popular destinations to fly to from Edinburgh?

From Edinburgh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: London (425 flights per day), Paris (352 flights per day) and Amsterdam (194 flights per day).

Istanbul
Istanbul
From R6 141
London
London
From R2 193
Zurich
Zurich
From R18 804
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R5 934

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Edinburgh?

The cheapest city to fly to from Edinburgh is London, with prices starting at R2 193. Explore other affordable destinations below.

London
London
From R2 193
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R5 934
Istanbul
Istanbul
From R6 141
Zurich
Zurich
From R18 804

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, andBritish Airways. 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
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 240 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 774 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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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 2 March 2026.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Edinburgh for the current month are Amsterdam, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Alicante. 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 R2 193 to London Heathrow Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R10 803 to fly from Edinburgh.

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

    Looking at our data, easyJet, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa have been found to have the cheapest prices from Edinburgh. Here are some options available: easyJet flights from Edinburgh to London (R318). Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl (R6 176). Lufthansa flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 288).

  • 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 R35 828

  • 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.

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