What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 011.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 02m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 53m.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip from R9 227. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R14 067, and Turkish Airlines, from R14 432. Qatar Airways is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

KLM, Turkish Airlines and British Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R9 441+ Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Edinburgh to Cape Town flights typically cost between R16 665 and R21 499 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R9 441 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 10-Nov 18).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R9 441
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R19 056

10/11-18/11
2 total stops
55h 45m total
Edinburgh to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 717 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 075 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 October 2025.

Mon 10/116:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1112:30CPT - EDI

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10R9 441

Wed 12/116:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/118:45CPT - EDI

1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10R9 823

Wed 26/116:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/128:45CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10R9 875

Best flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 October 2025.

Mon 10/116:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1112:30CPT - EDI

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10R9 441

Wed 11/35:50EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 05mKLM

Sat 21/39:00CPT - EDI

2 stops29h 45mKLM

Deal found 12/10R15 193

Wed 12/116:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/118:45CPT - EDI

1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10R9 823

Wed 26/116:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/128:45CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10R9 875

Wed 28/112:45EDI - CPT

1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/29:25CPT - EDI

1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10R13 790

Tue 17/36:10EDI - CPT

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/38:45CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10R14 898

Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Data last updated 13 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 10/116:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1112:30CPT - EDI

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10R9 441

Wed 12/116:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/118:45CPT - EDI

1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10R9 823

Wed 26/116:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/128:45CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10R9 875

One-way flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 October 2025.

Sun 30/117:30EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/10R10 030

Sun 30/117:30EDI - CPT

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10R12 005

Sun 30/116:05EDI - CPT

2 stops29h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 11/10R12 317

Sun 30/1119:45EDI - CPT

2 stops43h 00mSWISS

Deal found 12/10R12 369

Sun 26/1019:15EDI - CPT

1 stop24h 50mSWISS

Deal found 11/10R14 812

Tue 28/1016:20EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/10R15 418

Sun 26/1020:55EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 50mEmirates

Deal found 13/10R15 470

Tue 28/1020:55EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 50mEmirates

Deal found 12/10R15 487

Thu 30/1014:05EDI - CPT

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/10R15 869

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EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/11

6:05-10:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

12:30-16:20

1 stop29h 50m

R9 441

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/11

6:05-10:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

8:45-18:25

1 stop35h 40m

R9 823

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/11

6:05-10:00

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

8:45-7:50

1 stop25h 05m

R9 875

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/1

12:45-11:00

1 stop20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

9:25-18:55

1 stop35h 30m

R13 790

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

6:10-6:45

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

8:45-7:50

1 stop25h 05m

R14 898

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

5:50-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

9:00-12:45

2 stops29h 45m

R15 193

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/11

7:30-17:30

1 stop32h 00m

R10 082

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/11

7:30-19:05

3 stops33h 35m

R12 005

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/11

19:45-16:45

2 stops43h 00m

R12 369

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/10

16:20-11:50

1 stop17h 30m

R15 418

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 45 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R11 884). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 319). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CPT?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Edinburgh to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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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

1 402 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 647 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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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

4 007 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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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

7 484 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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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

7 454 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 402 reviews

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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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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip from R9 227. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R14 067, and Turkish Airlines, from R14 432. Qatar Airways is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R11 884). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 319). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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