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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R6 857

CPT — EDI
Dec 10 — Dec 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Thu 19/1111:30 -
1 stop28h 00m
Thu 3/1220:15 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 8/11R13 106
Mon 23/1117:15 -
1 stop24h 05m
Sun 6/1216:20 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 8/11R14 010
Mon 9/1120:00 -
1 stop24h 55m
Mon 16/1120:50 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 6/11R14 126
Sat 5/120:55 -
1 stop34h 45m
Sun 13/1216:20 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 8/11R14 306
Sun 6/1211:20 -
2 stops34h 25m
Sun 13/126:05 -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 8/11R14 389
Mon 23/1111:30 -
1 stop30h 55m
Sun 6/126:00 -
2 stops26h 35m
Deal found 8/11R14 849
Wed 2/1217:15 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sun 6/1210:40 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 6/11R15 096

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

R11 314

One-way from

R6 857

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 737
4/2-22/2
  • 4/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 055 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 410 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/1

18:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 762
Fastest return journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

20:00-21:40

2 stops27h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 975

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

17:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/2

10:40-23:00

1 stop34h 20m

R14 323

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

17:15-9:40

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/12

10:40-23:00

1 stop34h 20m

R15 129

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/3

8:30-23:05

2 stops16h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/3

11:30-17:20

2 stops27h 50m

R15 770

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

14:00-10:10

2 stops22h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/2

18:35-17:20

2 stops20h 45m

R16 905

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

14:00-8:30

2 stops20h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/12

16:30-12:10

1 stop17h 40m

R17 283

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

15:20-10:10

2 stops20h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/12

16:30-12:10

1 stop17h 40m

R17 283

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

14:00-15:20

2 stops27h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/2

10:40-17:20

2 stops28h 40m

R17 382

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

23:10-19:25

1 stop22h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/1

10:20-13:00

3 stops24h 40m

R17 398

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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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 72 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R14 306). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 168). 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 R14 323 and R16 872 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 314 on Multiple Airlines (Feb 4–Feb 22).

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
3 695 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 703 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 286 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

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

    Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 18h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Cape Town to Edinburgh is about 10206 km.

  • 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 560. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R12 608 and R13 221, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 19% 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 R3 294. 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.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R14 306). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 168). 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 560AverageR14 149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 608AverageR14 538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 221AverageR14 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 162AverageR16 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 417AverageR18 141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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