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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R6 179

CPT — EDI
Nov 12 — Nov 191
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

Tue 24/110:55 -
2 stops32h 05m
Wed 2/126:30 -
2 stops27h 35m
Deal found 11/10R12 821
Fri 13/1117:15 -
2 stops29h 15m
Fri 20/1111:45 -
2 stops33h 15m
Deal found 13/10R13 482
Mon 12/1016:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sun 25/1016:20 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 11/10R13 697
Sun 11/1016:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sun 25/1016:20 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 8/10R13 944
Fri 6/1117:15 -
1 stop24h 05m
Fri 20/1110:40 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 10/10R14 110
Thu 5/1120:00 -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 25/1120:50 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 11/10R14 209
Sat 7/1113:40 -
1 stop31h 15m
Sat 14/1120:50 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 12/10R14 225
Wed 28/1013:40 -
1 stop31h 15m
Wed 4/1120:50 -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 9/10R14 357
Fri 6/1119:10 -
2 stops20h 55m
Thu 12/1110:15 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 11/10R14 407
Fri 6/1118:30 -
1 stop26h 25m
Thu 12/1120:50 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 11/10R14 490

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

R12 821

One-way from

R6 179

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 927
24/11-2/12
  • 24/11-2/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 678 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 507 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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

R6 179

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

7:20-7:45

2 stops50h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 285

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

18:30-18:55

1 stop26h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/11

20:50-18:00

1 stop19h 10m

R14 126

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/12

11:20-9:25

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/12

7:20-5:40

2 stops44h 20m

R14 737

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

0:55-9:40

1 stop34h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

10:40-12:05

1 stop23h 25m

R15 266

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

17:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/11

10:40-23:00

1 stop34h 20m

R15 266

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 497

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

13:40-18:55

1 stop31h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/11

20:50-18:00

1 stop19h 10m

R15 696

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

20:00-18:55

1 stop24h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/11

20:50-16:45

1 stop17h 55m

R15 828

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

7:30-23:05

1 stop17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

10:10-6:25

2 stops18h 15m

R16 010

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 72 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R14 374). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 249). 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 R14 837 and R16 571 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 821 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 24–Dec 2).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

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
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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
3 678 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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
1 586 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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
4 454 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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
3 719 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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
8 261 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 678 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

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

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

    Emirates and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 26h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 20m. 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 Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R12 548. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R12 619 and R13 169, respectively. Qatar Airways is 19% 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 R3 310. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R14 374). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 249). 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
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 548AverageR14 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 619AverageR14 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 169AverageR14 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 219AverageR16 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 490AverageR18 227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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