Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £559
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
29 Dec — 5 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday
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 29 November 2025.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
Fri 23/112:35CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 30/114:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/11£567
Fri 6/207:55CPT - EDI
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/205:50EDI - CPT
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11£617
Sun 25/113:40CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Wed 28/120:55EDI - CPT
1 stop36h 45mEmirates
Deal found 28/11£637
Fri 6/214:15CPT - EDI
2 stops24h 05mLufthansa
Tue 10/212:45EDI - CPT
2 stops22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 28/11£639
Fri 6/212:35CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 10/214:05EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/11£590
Thu 19/213:40CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Thu 5/320:55EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 50mEmirates
Deal found 27/11£641
Sat 14/213:40CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Wed 4/320:55EDI - CPT
1 stop36h 45mEmirates
Deal found 27/11£653
One-way flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
Mon 15/1218:30CPT - EDI
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Deal found 27/11£559
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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Fri 23/1
12:35-12:35
1 stop26h 00m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 30/1
14:05-17:25
1 stop25h 20m
£567
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/2
12:35-12:35
1 stop26h 00m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 10/2
14:05-17:25
1 stop25h 20m
£590
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/2
07:55-10:40
1 stop28h 45m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 10/2
05:50-09:45
2 stops25h 55m
£617
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Sun 25/1
13:40-19:05
1 stop31h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 28/1
20:55-11:40
1 stop36h 45m
£637
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/2
14:15-12:20
2 stops24h 05m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 10/2
12:45-13:25
2 stops22h 40m
£639
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Thu 19/2
13:40-19:05
1 stop31h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
20:55-16:45
1 stop17h 50m
£641
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Sat 14/2
13:40-19:05
1 stop31h 25m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 4/3
20:55-11:40
1 stop36h 45m
£653
Cape TownEdinburgh
CPT - EDI
CPTEDI
Cape Town Intl
Mon 15/12
18:30-19:05
1 stop26h 35m
£559
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Deals found on 27/11
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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 28 November 2025.
Booking 78 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £379). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £608). 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 29 November 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £476.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 28m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.
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 29 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, andBritish Airways from Cape Town to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?
A quick flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh can take about 26h. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £567. The distance from Cape Town to Edinburgh is about 6342 mi.
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 £570. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £579, and British Airways, from £631. Qatar Airways is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £379). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £608). 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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