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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R12 423

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Thu 12/312:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/37:30
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1R12 423
Fri 13/312:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/37:30
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/1R12 551
Tue 24/312:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 31/315:10
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1R12 632
Fri 6/223:45
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/26:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R13 064
Fri 6/223:45
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop25h 25m
KLM
Tue 10/25:50
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops22h 00m
KLM
Deal found 26/1R13 577
Wed 11/318:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 35m
Emirates
Sun 15/320:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop36h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 25/1R13 722
Thu 12/318:25
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops20h 20m
KLM
Thu 19/317:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop26h 55m
KLM
Deal found 26/1R13 978

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 January 2026.

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R12 423

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R12 423
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 928 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape Town

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/3

7:30-17:25

1 stop31h 55m

R12 551

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 31/3

15:10-17:20

1 stop25h 10m

R12 632

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

23:45-12:40

1 stop14h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

6:00-5:50

1 stop21h 50m

R13 064

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

23:45-23:10

1 stop25h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

5:50-5:50

2 stops22h 00m

R13 577

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

18:30-19:05

1 stop26h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

R13 722

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

18:25-12:45

2 stops20h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

17:00-21:55

1 stop26h 55m

R13 978

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

14:25-19:50

3 stops31h 25m

R18 851

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

14:30-8:30

3 stops43h 00m

R18 963

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

14:35-10:40

3 stops45h 05m

R19 028

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

14:30-23:10

3 stops33h 40m

R19 172

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R8 816). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 888). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 27 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Edinburgh. 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
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
1 443 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
4 206 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
7 749 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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
7 702 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    Qatar Airways and KLM can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 25h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35m. The distance from Cape Town to Edinburgh is about 10206 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R6 934. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at R9 867 and R9 950, respectively. SWISS is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 946. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and KLM, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh is Doha.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Edinburgh flights?

    Cape Town to Edinburgh flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Amsterdam.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R8 816). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 888). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 January 2026.
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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Top 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 934AverageR10 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR9 867AverageR14 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 950AverageR12 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 972AverageR16 990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 670AverageR13 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 036AverageR13 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 103AverageR14 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 416AverageR15 565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 631AverageR16 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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