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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R13 844

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
Jul 11 — Jul 181
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in November or January, 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 6 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 844

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 778
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 10/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 35m total
  • 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 6 July 2025.

Mon 10/1117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/1116:20EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7R13 844
Thu 11/923:15CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 10mKLM
Wed 1/109:10EDI - CPT
1 stop19h 45mKLM
Deal found 5/7R14 178
Wed 24/913:00CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 30/97:55EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7R14 319
Wed 8/1015:20CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/116:00EDI - CPT
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R14 389
Mon 10/1115:20CPT - EDI
2 stops21h 20mAir France
Tue 18/1111:25EDI - CPT
2 stops27h 55mAir France
Deal found 5/7R14 951
Fri 25/718:05CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 25mLufthansa
Wed 27/86:15EDI - CPT
2 stops29h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7R15 531
Mon 10/1114:25CPT - EDI
3 stops32h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 18/119:15EDI - CPT
3 stops26h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/7R16 234
Wed 24/97:00CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 29/915:10EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7R16 479
Mon 18/815:20CPT - EDI
2 stops53h 55mEmirates
Mon 25/821:50EDI - CPT
1 stop36h 45mEmirates
Deal found 4/7R21 522

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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 6 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

17:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

16:20-11:50

1 stop17h 30m

R13 844

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

9:10-5:55

1 stop19h 45m

R14 178

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/9

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/9

7:55-10:50

1 stop25h 55m

R14 319

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/10

15:20-12:35

2 stops22h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/11

6:00-6:45

1 stop22h 45m

R14 389

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

15:20-10:40

2 stops21h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

11:25-17:20

2 stops27h 55m

R14 951

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

18:05-16:30

2 stops23h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

6:15-12:40

2 stops29h 25m

R15 531

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

14:25-21:00

3 stops32h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

9:15-13:35

3 stops26h 20m

R16 234

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/9

7:00-8:35

2 stops26h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/9

15:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

R16 479

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

15:20-20:15

2 stops53h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/8

21:50-11:35

1 stop36h 45m

R21 522

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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 27 June 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R888). 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 6 July 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 14% 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 6 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 366 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 589 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 890 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

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.

  • 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 R13 844. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R14 178 and R14 319, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 11% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R888). 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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SWISSCheapestR7 741AverageR11 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 803AverageR13 344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 300AverageR16 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 467AverageR16 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 678AverageR15 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 507AverageR15 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 577AverageR16 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 424AverageR18 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 787AverageR18 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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