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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R4 054

CPT — EDI
Sep 30 — Oct 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Sat 10/100:10 -
1 stop24h 10m
Sun 25/109:25 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 27/8R11 533
Fri 2/100:10 -
1 stop22h 15m
Sat 10/1015:40 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 29/8R12 389
Fri 9/100:10 -
1 stop22h 15m
Sat 17/1019:55 -
2 stops49h 15m
Deal found 31/8R12 550
Thu 8/100:10 -
1 stop23h 55m
Fri 16/1023:55 -
2 stops40h 35m
Deal found 30/8R13 035
Sun 27/90:10 -
1 stop34h 45m
Wed 7/1014:45 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 28/8R13 277
Wed 14/100:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Thu 22/106:10 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 31/8R13 309
Mon 12/1013:15 -
1 stop31h 50m
Mon 19/1022:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 28/8R13 600
Wed 21/1016:35 -
2 stops30h 30m
Thu 29/107:30 -
2 stops26h 35m
Deal found 30/8R13 794

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

R11 533

One-way from

R4 054

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 296
10/10-25/10
  • 10/10-25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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12/10
  • 12/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 927 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 777 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/10

0:10-10:55

1 stop35h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

18:15-22:10

1 stop26h 55m

R12 453

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

0:10-9:55

1 stop34h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/10

14:45-22:10

1 stop30h 25m

R13 277
Fastest return journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

0:10-17:25

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/10

6:10-22:10

1 stop15h 00m

R13 971

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

16:35-21:35

2 stops30h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/10

8:35-11:50

2 stops26h 15m

R14 779

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

0:30-20:00

1 stop21h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

11:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

R15 151

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

14:00-15:20

2 stops27h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

16:20-12:05

1 stop17h 45m

R15 328

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

7:30-23:05

1 stop17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

10:10-6:25

2 stops18h 15m

R15 667
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

0:10-20:45

1 stop21h 35m

R4 054
Fastest single journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

19:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

R6 428

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

17:45-9:55

2 stops41h 10m

R7 010

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 68 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 R13 568). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 863). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Edinburgh flights typically cost between R13 455 and R16 459 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 533 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 10–Oct 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 723 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 476 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 198 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R12 257. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R12 267 and R12 874, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 18% 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 R5 249. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways 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 R13 568). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 863). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 257AverageR13 815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 267AverageR14 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 874AverageR14 657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR13 516AverageR17 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 643AverageR15 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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