Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 56m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 54m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £787.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Departing from Edinburgh to Cape Town will take you 18h 25m. There are 6342 mi between Edinburgh and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip from £620. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £635, and Qatar Airways, from £654. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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

Before booking your flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, KLM or Qatar Airways.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 3/3

20:20-07:35

3 stops33h 15m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Thu 3/12

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2 stops22h 05m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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Sat 7/11

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 21/10

08:35-13:00

3 stops27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

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00:00-23:00

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

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16:20-12:05

1 stop17h 45m

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Thu 3/12

07:55-17:25

2 stops31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

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10:25-09:30

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

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11:20-10:40

1 stop25h 20m

£765

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14:05-10:30

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £775). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,096). 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 Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Cape Town flights typically cost between £777 and £1,028 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £542 on Multiple Airlines (18 Jan–28 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town, such as KLM,Air France, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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7.8

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1 / 20

8.0

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Air France

7.5

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1,650 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,582 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Turkish Airlines

7.4

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4,455 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Qatar Airways

7.3

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7.8

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1 / 20

8.0

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Meghana,Aug 2026

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British Airways

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8.0

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Departing from Edinburgh to Cape Town will take you 18h 25m. There are 6342 mi between Edinburgh and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town round-trip from £620. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £635, and Qatar Airways, from £654. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Cape Town 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 Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town (average of £775). Flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,096). 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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Lufthansa	Cheapest£620	Average£840	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£635	Average£806	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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Air France	Cheapest£654	Average£826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£680	Average£877	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£769	Average£934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Cape Town flights typically cost between £777 and £1,028 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £542 on Multiple Airlines (18 Jan–28 Jan).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £787.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 54m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 56m.

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Edinburgh to Cape Town flights typically cost between £777 and £1,028 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £542 on Multiple Airlines (18 Jan–28 Jan).