Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 34m.

Question 2

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

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Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

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Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 216.

Question 4

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

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Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

Question 5

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip from R14 273. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from R14 643, and Lufthansa, from R16 883. KLM is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 6

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 83 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.

Question 7

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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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.

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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).

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

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Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 37% on the overall cost on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

Question 13

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 46 days in advance, which can save you up to 21% on flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 46 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R15 152. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R17 964.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh in May are about R18 798 on average during May, but can be found for as low as R12 867.

Question 15

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

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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 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Cape Town from Edinburgh today with Cheapflights!

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Edinburgh to Cape Town flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	R15 486
One-way from	R10 828
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R21 146

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	CheapestR14 273	AverageR19 172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 643	AverageR17 194	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR16 883	AverageR20 812	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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