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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R3 989

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
Jun 25 — Jul 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 26 May 2026.

Thu 28/522:25
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 10m
SWISS
Wed 10/68:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop35h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 25/5R13 848
Fri 10/713:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 25/715:10
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/5R14 110
Tue 21/713:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/87:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop32h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5R14 159
Tue 7/713:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/77:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R14 241
Mon 27/713:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 7/815:10
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R14 290
Wed 2/919:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/97:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/5R14 486
Tue 26/519:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/67:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5R14 976
Thu 6/816:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 16/810:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/5R15 287
Thu 17/913:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 21/915:10
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/5R15 336
Tue 26/522:25
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop34h 40m
SWISS
Tue 9/615:35
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops24h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 22/5R15 451

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 26 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 110

One-way from

R3 989

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 224
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/7-25/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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8/10
  • 8/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 091 potential savings vs. average 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 26 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:15-20:05

1 stop31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

22:00-11:30

1 stop36h 30m

R15 614
Fastest return journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/8

15:10-10:15

1 stop18h 05m

R16 235

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

13:15-12:55

2 stops24h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/9

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

R18 165
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

0:10-9:25

1 stop34h 15m

R3 989

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

16:35-14:30

3 stops22h 55m

R8 437

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

14:25-16:20

3 stops50h 55m

R9 123
Fastest single journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

23:15-12:20

1 stop14h 05m

R15 990

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Deals found on 23/5

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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 12 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 554). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 843). 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 26 May 2026.
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
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 726 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 395 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 032 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 005 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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?

    Emirates and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 25h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 25m. 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 Air France is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R11 191. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 384 and R12 289, respectively. Air France is 22% 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 109. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and British Airways, 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 554). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 843). 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 26 May 2026.
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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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 26 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR11 191AverageR15 448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 384AverageR15 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 289AverageR13 685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 314AverageR14 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 345AverageR14 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 488AverageR13 567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 862AverageR15 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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