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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £471.

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

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

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?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

A quick flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh can take about 19h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £564. The distance from Cape Town to Edinburgh is about 6342 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 £565. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £572, and British Airways, from £625. Qatar Airways is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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).

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

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

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.

£562+ Flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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

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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 23 October 2025.

Tue 23/1212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/119:40EDI - CPT

1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£562

Mon 10/1112:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 18/1114:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10£564

Mon 10/1123:45CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 25mKLM

Tue 18/1105:50EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 05mKLM

Deal found 21/10£607

Mon 10/1118:45CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 15mLufthansa

Tue 18/1112:45EDI - CPT

2 stops23h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 22/10£620

Mon 10/1117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/1116:20EDI - CPT

2 stops20h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10£634

Fri 5/1217:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1211:00EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10£682

Tue 23/1212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/1220:55EDI - CPT

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£697

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Tue 23/1212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/119:40EDI - CPT

1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£562

Mon 10/1112:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 18/1114:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10£564

Fri 6/218:30CPT - EDI

1 stop26h 35mEmirates

Tue 10/220:55EDI - CPT

1 stop36h 45mEmirates

Deal found 22/10£580

Mon 10/1123:45CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 25mKLM

Tue 18/1105:50EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 05mKLM

Deal found 21/10£607

Mon 10/1117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/1116:20EDI - CPT

2 stops20h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10£634

Fri 6/207:55CPT - EDI

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/205:50EDI - CPT

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£628

Thu 19/218:30CPT - EDI

1 stop26h 35mEmirates

Thu 5/320:55EDI - CPT

1 stop36h 45mEmirates

Deal found 21/10£633

Fri 6/218:25CPT - EDI

2 stops20h 15mKLM

Tue 10/205:50EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 55mKLM

Deal found 22/10£634

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Mon 10/1112:35CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 18/1114:05EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10£564

Mon 10/1123:45CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 25mKLM

Tue 18/1105:50EDI - CPT

1 stop14h 05mKLM

Deal found 21/10£607

Mon 10/1118:45CPT - EDI

1 stop19h 15mLufthansa

Tue 18/1112:45EDI - CPT

2 stops23h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 22/10£620

Mon 10/1117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/1116:20EDI - CPT

2 stops20h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10£634

Mon 10/1114:25CPT - EDI

3 stops32h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 18/1105:50EDI - CPT

3 stops29h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 22/10£773

One-way flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Sat 22/1114:20CPT - EDI

2 stops43h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/10£878

Sat 22/1105:45CPT - EDI

3 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£1,033

Sat 22/1117:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10£1,642

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

12:30-18:15

1 stop31h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/1

19:40-10:00

1 stop36h 20m

£562

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

£564

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

18:30-19:05

1 stop26h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

£580

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

23:45-23:10

1 stop25h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

05:50-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

£607

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

07:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

05:50-05:50

2 stops22h 00m

£628

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

18:30-19:05

1 stop26h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

£633

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

17:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

16:20-14:35

2 stops20h 15m

£634

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

18:25-12:40

2 stops20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

05:50-09:45

2 stops25h 55m

£634

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

14:20-07:35

2 stops43h 15m

£878

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

05:45-23:10

3 stops43h 25m

£1,033

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

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 £375). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £602). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,653 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,022 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,467 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,653 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dennis,Aug 2024

KGL - DOH

Crew responded to passenger having seizures. A Dr. and my wife who is a nurse responded quick and efficiently to help man.

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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 19h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £564. The distance from Cape Town to Edinburgh is about 6342 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 £565. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £572, and British Airways, from £625. Qatar Airways is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £375). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £602). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£565	Average£637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£572	Average£620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£625	Average£752	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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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

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