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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Edinburgh flights typically cost between R10 860 and R14 152 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 612 on Emirates (Mar 2-Mar 9).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 26m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 46% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 23m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 886.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Edinburgh flights typically cost between R10 860 and R14 152 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 612 on Emirates (Mar 2-Mar 9).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R7 218. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air France and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R9 661 and R9 959, respectively. SWISS is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 054. 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.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R9 009). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 169). 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 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qatar Airways, KLM or British Airways.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh as you normally would.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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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 Cape Town to Edinburgh.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 20

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

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Edinburgh from Cape Town.

Question 21

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

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Edinburgh from Cape Town? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 22

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

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Cape Town to Edinburgh 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	R12 612
One-way from	R6 929
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R12 645

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 218	AverageR10 854	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	CheapestR9 661	AverageR17 361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR9 959	AverageR14 913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 167	AverageR12 945	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 955	AverageR14 233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 298	AverageR13 516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 367	AverageR14 861	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	CheapestR13 737	AverageR16 119	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 929	AverageR16 400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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