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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R4 192

CPT — EDI
Nov 27 — Dec 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Mon 21/1211:30 -
1 stop22h 40m
Thu 14/17:10 -
1 stop35h 15m
Deal found 26/10R11 561
Sun 20/1211:20 -
1 stop32h 05m
Thu 14/17:10 -
1 stop35h 15m
Deal found 26/10R11 728
Thu 17/1211:30 -
1 stop34h 45m
Thu 14/17:10 -
1 stop35h 15m
Deal found 26/10R11 961
Mon 21/1211:30 -
1 stop22h 40m
Sun 10/16:00 -
2 stops47h 35m
Deal found 26/10R12 077
Sun 20/1211:20 -
1 stop32h 05m
Sun 10/112:25 -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 26/10R12 327
Thu 17/1211:30 -
1 stop28h 00m
Sun 10/112:25 -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 26/10R12 975
Mon 21/1211:30 -
1 stop22h 40m
Sat 9/16:00 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 26/10R13 541
Sun 20/1211:20 -
1 stop32h 05m
Sat 9/16:00 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 26/10R13 740
Thu 17/1211:30 -
1 stop34h 45m
Sat 9/16:00 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 26/10R13 973

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

R11 561

One-way from

R4 192

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 036
21/12-14/1
  • 21/12-14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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13/12-31/12
  • 13/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 480 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 479 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 11/1

18:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 985

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

13:40-18:55

1 stop31h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 118

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

13:40-18:55

1 stop31h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 866

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/1

14:30-19:30

3 stops31h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 900

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

7:20-23:05

2 stops41h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 565

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

20:30-22:40

1 stop24h 10m

R15 670

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 753

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

20:00-18:55

1 stop24h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

20:50-16:45

1 stop17h 55m

R15 836

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

18:55-11:50

1 stop18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

16:15-19:55

2 stops25h 40m

R16 053

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

7:30-23:05

1 stop17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/12

5:40-6:25

2 stops22h 45m

R16 136

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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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 472). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 367). 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 472 and R17 067 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 561 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 21–Jan 14).

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
3 689 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

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
3 689 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 689 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

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
1 595 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 689 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

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
4 461 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 689 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

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
3 712 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 689 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

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
8 275 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 689 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

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

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

    KLM and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh in just under 27h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 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 Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R12 705. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R12 748 and R13 259, respectively. Turkish Airlines 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 332. 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.

  • 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 472). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 367). 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
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 705AverageR14 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 748AverageR14 719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 259AverageR15 027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 317AverageR16 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 596AverageR18 352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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