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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R6 331

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 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
Jul 24 — Jul 311
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 June 2026.

Sun 30/813:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop31h 50m
Emirates
Thu 10/922:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 19/6R13 635
Thu 30/716:35
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/87:20
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6R14 080
Tue 21/716:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 19/810:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/6R14 261
Tue 4/818:25
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/86:15
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6R14 409
Tue 14/713:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/77:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop32h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/6R14 475
Tue 4/818:25
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 40m
Emirates
Tue 25/822:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 21/6R14 508
Sat 18/713:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop31h 50m
Emirates
Thu 30/722:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 23/6R14 591
Tue 7/720:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop25h 05m
Emirates
Sat 31/1020:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop19h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 23/6R14 657
Thu 30/720:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop25h 05m
Emirates
Wed 12/822:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop36h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 19/6R14 789
Tue 21/713:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/820:05
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6R14 986
Sat 1/818:25
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/86:15
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6R15 085
Sat 8/818:25
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/86:15
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6R15 151

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 635

One-way from

R6 331

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 992
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 30/8-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/8

11:10-21:25

1 stop33h 15m

R15 217

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

18:25-23:25

2 stops30h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

6:20-18:05

2 stops34h 45m

R15 498

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/7

13:15-22:45

2 stops34h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/7

6:10-16:40

2 stops33h 30m

R16 075

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

R16 602

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/7

20:00-20:05

1 stop25h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/7

22:00-11:30

1 stop36h 30m

R17 179

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

20:00-20:05

1 stop25h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/7

22:00-11:30

1 stop36h 30m

R17 179
Fastest return journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

18:50-9:20

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

15:10-14:35

2 stops22h 25m

R17 278

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

18:50-23:00

1 stop29h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/7

17:25-11:00

1 stop16h 35m

R17 591
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/7

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

R6 331

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/7

16:35-23:05

2 stops31h 30m

R8 952

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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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 88 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R13 849). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 075). 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 24 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 594 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 594 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 594 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 530 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 594 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
4 414 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 594 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 594 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
8 068 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 594 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    KLM can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 17h 55m. 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 Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R12 392. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R12 417 and R12 537, respectively. Qatar Airways is 16% 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 267. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R13 849). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 075). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 June 2026.
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Top 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 392AverageR14 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 417AverageR15 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 537AverageR13 805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 730AverageR15 577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 951AverageR17 434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 255AverageR14 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 968AverageR15 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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