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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R6 573

CPT — EDI
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Mon 26/1017:15 -
2 stops25h 35m
Mon 2/1112:10 -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 11/9R12 366
Wed 21/1019:30 -
2 stops27h 35m
Thu 29/107:30 -
2 stops31h 55m
Deal found 10/9R12 902
Thu 29/1012:35 -
2 stops30h 15m
Thu 5/1113:10 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 14/9R13 340
Wed 25/1120:00 -
1 stop25h 05m
Wed 2/1220:55 -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 12/9R13 664
Tue 10/1113:40 -
1 stop31h 25m
Tue 17/1120:55 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 14/9R13 697
Wed 21/1016:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Fri 30/1010:40 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 15/9R13 973
Wed 21/1016:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Thu 29/1010:40 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 10/9R14 038
Fri 30/1013:40 -
1 stop31h 25m
Fri 6/1120:55 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 15/9R14 184

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

R12 366

One-way from

R6 573

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 206
26/10-2/11
  • 26/10-2/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 139 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 651 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

0:55-22:15

2 stops23h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 449

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

0:55-9:40

1 stop34h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 098

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

7:20-19:50

2 stops38h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 601

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

19:30-22:05

2 stops27h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

7:30-17:25

2 stops31h 55m

R12 902

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

16:35-9:45

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

10:40-23:00

1 stop34h 20m

R13 989

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

16:35-16:00

1 stop24h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

10:40-12:05

1 stop23h 25m

R14 021

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

14:05-10:30

1 stop18h 25m

R14 508

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

12:35-12:35

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/11

12:35-17:25

2 stops26h 50m

R14 654

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

5:40-22:10

1 stop15h 30m

R15 125

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

7:30-9:20

1 stop27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

11:30-6:25

1 stop16h 55m

R15 174

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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 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R13 827). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 943). 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 616 and R16 586 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 366 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 26–Nov 2).

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
3 661 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 661 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
1 580 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 732 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
4 469 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
8 218 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 661 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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

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

    Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 18h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 50m. 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 Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R12 315. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R12 350 and R12 935, 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 273. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R13 827). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 943). 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 315AverageR13 880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 350AverageR14 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 935AverageR14 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 750AverageR16 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 213AverageR17 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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