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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £250

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 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
26 Apr — 3 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 27 March 2026.

Wed 6/513:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/507:20
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£543
Wed 6/513:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/505:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3£560
Wed 29/413:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 28/507:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3£573
Sun 10/513:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/521:15
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£577
Tue 5/513:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/507:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/3£579
Thu 7/513:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 14/507:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/3£583
Wed 6/513:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/515:00
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/3£584
Tue 28/413:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/614:50
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3£600

Find 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 27 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£543

One-way from

£250

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£671
6/5-13/5
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 27 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

19:30-13:40

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/8

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

£631

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

18:25-23:20

2 stops29h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/5

18:15-16:40

2 stops21h 25m

£639

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:00-13:15

1 stop25h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

07:45-11:30

2 stops26h 45m

£648

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:15-20:05

1 stop31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

22:00-11:30

1 stop36h 30m

£649

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

18:25-20:05

1 stop26h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/10

22:00-18:05

1 stop19h 05m

£653
Fastest return journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

13:15-06:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/7

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

£672

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

18:25-20:05

1 stop26h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/10

22:00-18:05

1 stop19h 05m

£685

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:15-17:30

2 stops29h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

20:10-11:30

3 stops38h 20m

£687
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

£263
Fastest single journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

£285

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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 13 March 2026.

Booking 62 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 £467). 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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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 27 March 2026.
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
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

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
3,732 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

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
7.4
Good
4,284 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

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
7,824 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh can take about 18h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £604. 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 £573. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from £589, and British Airways, from £625. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 14% 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 £467). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£573Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£589Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£625Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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