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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R12 816

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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 4 February 2026.

Fri 6/223:45
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/211:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2R12 816
Fri 6/212:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/27:30
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2R13 103
Fri 6/223:45
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop14h 55m
KLM
Tue 10/25:50
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops22h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/2R13 327
Wed 11/318:30
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 35m
Emirates
Sun 15/320:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop36h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 1/2R13 359
Wed 4/313:40
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop31h 25m
Emirates
Thu 19/320:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop36h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 2/2R13 551
Wed 4/314:00
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/311:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2R13 647
Thu 19/218:25
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops23h 40m
KLM
Thu 5/39:25
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop34h 30m
KLM
Deal found 1/2R13 790
Thu 19/222:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop17h 35m
British Airways
Thu 5/314:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2R13 950
Thu 19/312:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/37:30
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2R13 998

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 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 359

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R13 215
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 11/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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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 4 February 2026.
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Price

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

18:30-19:05

1 stop26h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

R13 359

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

9:25-21:55

1 stop34h 30m

R13 790

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

22:10-13:45

1 stop17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

R13 950

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

14:00-10:00

2 stops22h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

16:20-11:50

1 stop17h 30m

R14 222

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:00-8:35

2 stops20h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

9:15-8:05

1 stop20h 50m

R14 270

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

19:30-13:40

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/7

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

R14 685

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 62 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 R8 789). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 848). 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.

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 4 February 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
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 210 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 759 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 712 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 448 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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, KLM, and British Airways can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 17h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h. 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 KLM is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R9 871. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R10 054 and R10 938, respectively. KLM is 29% 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 R4 931. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM 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 R8 789). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 848). 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 4 February 2026.
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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Top 8 airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Discover the top 8 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 4 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR9 871AverageR14 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 054AverageR13 097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 938AverageR16 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 676AverageR13 867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 998AverageR13 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 065AverageR14 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 402AverageR15 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 589AverageR16 434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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