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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £243

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£570

One-way from

£243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£695
KLM
  • KLM
  • 25/7-27/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Fri 25/723:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/806:10EDI - CPT
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£570
Mon 10/1117:15CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/1116:20EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£575
Fri 12/913:00CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 1/1015:10EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6£582
Fri 25/723:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Wed 27/814:15EDI - CPT
2 stops21h 25mAir France
Deal found 12/6£588
Thu 25/1223:45CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Fri 9/110:55EDI - CPT
2 stops17h 50mKLM
Deal found 10/6£594
Tue 23/1209:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 35mLufthansa
Tue 13/112:45EDI - CPT
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 10/6£641
Wed 17/914:35CPT - EDI
3 stops33h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 27/909:10EDI - CPT
3 stops27h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/6£687
Sun 28/1207:00CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 11/112:10EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/6£704
Sat 27/1213:40CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Tue 13/120:40EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 05mEmirates
Deal found 10/6£754
Wed 24/1209:00CPT - EDI
1 stop35h 55mSWISS
Sun 11/108:25EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 25mSWISS
Deal found 10/6£821

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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 13 June 2025.
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Cape Town

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

06:10-12:40

2 stops29h 30m

£570

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

£575

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/9

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

15:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

£582

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

14:15-12:40

2 stops21h 25m

£588

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/11

09:30-12:05

2 stops28h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/11

12:45-13:25

2 stops22h 40m

£641

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

14:35-23:20

3 stops33h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/9

09:10-13:40

3 stops27h 30m

£687

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/7

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/8

09:10-09:45

2 stops47h 35m

£701

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/9

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

13:55-14:35

2 stops23h 40m

£843

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/9

15:20-20:15

2 stops29h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/10

21:50-14:35

2 stops39h 45m

£972

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

£243

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Deals found on 12/6

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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 9 June 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, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 13 June 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

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

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.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

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

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 13 June 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,849 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip from £575. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from £582, and Air France, from £588. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £243. Users have also found prices from £341 and £353 on Emirates and Kenya Airways, respectively.

  • 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 £78). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£568Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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