Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R13 150

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
Nov 21 — Nov 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

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 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 150

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R14 727
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 565 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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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Cape Town

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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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Deals found on 21/10

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 October 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 22 October 2025.
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.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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.

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

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.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR7 992AverageR12 084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 383AverageR12 764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 219AverageR17 453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 485AverageR16 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 667AverageR15 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 320AverageR14 813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 557AverageR17 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 733AverageR17 818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 890AverageR16 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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