Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 156.

Question 3

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 4

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 11m.

Question 5

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

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Air France and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 21h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 45m. 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.

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 795. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R8 864 and R10 397, respectively. SWISS is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 78 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 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R888). 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

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.

Question 11

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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: Air France, British Airways or Emirates.

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 day to fly return from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Edinburgh.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh at least 29 days early can save you up to 24% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 29 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh for as little as R14 540 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R16 663 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Edinburgh from Cape Town. Prices for January average R15 587 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R9 676. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a January flight can save you 14% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at midday.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 25

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	R14 452
One-way from	R6 527
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R16 610

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 795	AverageR12 032	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 864	AverageR13 570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR10 397	AverageR17 819	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 620	AverageR16 457	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 939	AverageR15 536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 670	AverageR16 049	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 689	AverageR15 141	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR14 523	AverageR18 365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR14 902	AverageR18 092	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R6 527

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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