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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £574

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CPT — EDI
23 Jun — 30 Jun1
1 adult
Sun 23/6
Sun 30/6

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday 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 18 June 2024.

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Average price

£818

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£61
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From Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Edinburgh.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Users have found that booking a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh at least 10 days early can save you up to 1% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 10 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh for as little as £558 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £732 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

February can be a great time to fly to Edinburgh from Cape Town with a flight ticket averaging about £680. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as £436. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to EDI?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap KLM flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Cape Town and Edinburgh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 976,051 searches. Data last updated 18 June 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced KLM flights heading from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Thu 1/823:15CPT - EDI
1 stop33h 20mKLM
Tue 3/917:25EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/6£707
Thu 1/823:15CPT - EDI
1 stop33h 20mKLM
Tue 3/917:25EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/6£727

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between Cape Town and Edinburgh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 976,051 searches. Data last updated 18 June 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Kenya Airways flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Edinburgh. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 1/823:00CPT - EDI
2 stops33h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 3/906:00EDI - CPT
3 stops30h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/6£827
Thu 29/814:30CPT - EDI
3 stops26h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 12/913:25EDI - CPT
3 stops23h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/6£979

Cape Town to Edinburgh 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cape Town and Edinburgh in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 976,051 searches. Data last updated 18 June 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Edinburgh in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 2/915:30CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1018:05EDI - CPT
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£574
Thu 1/823:15CPT - EDI
1 stop33h 20mKLM
Tue 3/917:25EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/6£707
Thu 1/823:15CPT - EDI
1 stop33h 20mKLM
Tue 3/917:25EDI - CPT
1 stop27h 00mKLM
Deal found 17/6£727
Mon 2/913:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 8/1008:00EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/6£765
Thu 1/823:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/906:00EDI - CPT
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£797
Thu 1/817:45CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/911:10EDI - CPT
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£801
Thu 1/817:45CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/911:10EDI - CPT
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£819
Thu 1/823:00CPT - EDI
2 stops33h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 3/906:00EDI - CPT
3 stops30h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/6£827
Mon 2/913:00CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1014:45EDI - CPT
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£840

Find flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh within your budget

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 976,051 searches. Data last updated 18 June 2024.

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Cape Town IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

2 stops26h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/10

2 stops18h 55m

£574

Cape Town IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/8

1 stop33h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/9

1 stop27h 00m

£707

Cape Town IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/8

1 stop33h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/9

1 stop27h 00m

£727

Cape Town IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/9

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/10

1 stop25h 50m

£765

Cape Town IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/8

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/9

2 stops38h 25m

£797

Cape Town IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/8

2 stops26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/9

2 stops22h 40m

£801

Cape Town IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/8

2 stops33h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/9

3 stops30h 40m

£827

Cape Town IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/8

1 stop18h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/9

1 stop18h 00m

£945

Cape Town IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/8

3 stops26h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/9

3 stops23h 15m

£979

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Deals found on 17/6

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 14 June 2024.
Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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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 June 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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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Temperature and rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

EDI

Temperature

4 - 15 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 18 June 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, such as KLM and Kenya Airways. 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
7.9
Good
1,442 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,277 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Kenya Airways
7.1
Good
362 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh for under £600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £574, but on average you can expect to pay £843.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip from £707. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from £765, and Kenya Airways, from £827.

  • What does CPT to EDI mean?

    Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT and Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is EDI. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to Edinburgh flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to Edinburgh flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to Edinburgh flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cape Town to Edinburgh flight deals updated?

    The Cape Town to Edinburgh flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 17/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    British Airways, KLM and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh.

  • 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 £78). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £110). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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KLMCheapest£307Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£588Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£702Average£794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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