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

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 23m.

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

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 13m.

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 512.

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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and KLM can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 18h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 15m. 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 R7 992. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R8 383 and R10 219, respectively. SWISS is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

R13 150+ Flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Round-trip from	R13 150
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	R14 727

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10/11-18/11
2 total stops
44h 45m total
Cape Town to Edinburgh

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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 22 October 2025.

Mon 10/1112:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 18/1114:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/10R13 150

Mon 10/1123:45CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 20mKLM

Tue 18/115:50EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 05mKLM

Deal found 20/10R13 965

Mon 10/1118:45CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 15mLufthansa

Tue 18/1112:45EDI - CPT

2 stops22h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 21/10R14 467

Mon 10/1117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/1116:20EDI - CPT

2 stops20h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/10R14 554

Fri 5/1217:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1211:00EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10R15 784

Thu 4/1222:10CPT - EDI

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/127:30EDI - CPT

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10R15 801

Fri 5/1218:55CPT - EDI

1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways

Wed 31/1218:55EDI - CPT

1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/10R16 165

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Mon 10/1112:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 18/1114:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/10R13 150

Fri 6/218:30CPT - EDI

1 stop26h 35mEmirates

Tue 10/220:55EDI - CPT

1 stop36h 45mEmirates

Deal found 20/10R13 428

Mon 10/1123:45CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 20mKLM

Tue 18/115:50EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 05mKLM

Deal found 20/10R13 965

Fri 6/27:55CPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/25:50EDI - CPT

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10R14 502

Mon 10/1117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/1116:20EDI - CPT

2 stops20h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/10R14 554

Thu 19/213:40CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 25mEmirates

Thu 5/320:55EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 50mEmirates

Deal found 19/10R14 675

Fri 6/218:25CPT - EDI

2 stops20h 15mKLM

Tue 10/25:50EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 55mKLM

Deal found 20/10R14 692

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Mon 10/1112:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 18/1114:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/10R13 150

Mon 10/1123:45CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 20mKLM

Tue 18/115:50EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 05mKLM

Deal found 20/10R13 965

Mon 10/1118:45CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 15mLufthansa

Tue 18/1112:45EDI - CPT

2 stops22h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 21/10R14 467

Mon 10/1117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/1116:20EDI - CPT

2 stops20h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/10R14 554

Mon 10/1114:25CPT - EDI

3 stops34h 45mKenya Airways

Tue 18/1113:30EDI - CPT

3 stops22h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/10R17 863

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Sat 22/1114:20CPT - EDI

2 stops43h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/10R20 306

Sat 22/115:45CPT - EDI

3 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10R23 910

Sat 22/1117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10R37 996

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

12:35-6:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

R13 150

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

18:30-19:05

1 stop26h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

R13 428

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

23:45-16:05

1 stop18h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

5:50-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

R13 965

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

7:55-21:35

1 stop15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

5:50-5:50

2 stops22h 00m

R14 502

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

17:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

16:20-14:35

2 stops20h 15m

R14 554

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

20:55-16:45

1 stop17h 50m

R14 675

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

18:25-12:40

2 stops20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

5:50-9:45

2 stops25h 55m

R14 692

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

14:20-7:35

2 stops43h 15m

R20 306

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

5:45-23:10

3 stops43h 25m

R23 910

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

17:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

R37 996

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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 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.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R8 680). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 930). 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.

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

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 13% versus a flight at midday.

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

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

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

1 404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 653 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 022 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 507 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 466 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Qatar Airways, Emirates, and KLM can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 18h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 15m. 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 R7 992. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R8 383 and R10 219, respectively. SWISS is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R8 680). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 930). 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 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 992	AverageR12 084	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 383	AverageR12 764	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR10 219	AverageR17 453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 485	AverageR16 059	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 667	AverageR15 280	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 320	AverageR14 813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR14 557	AverageR17 237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR14 733	AverageR17 818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 890	AverageR16 024	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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.

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