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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £626 and £775 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £616 on Air France (10 Nov-18 Nov).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 28m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 19m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £467.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £626 and £775 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £616 on Air France (10 Nov-18 Nov).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh can take about 14h 45m. Air France provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £616. 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.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip from £566. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from £582, and British Airways, from £629. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 £102). 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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.

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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).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Edinburgh.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh at least 29 days early can save you up to 24% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 29 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh for as little as £609 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £698 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

January can be a great time to fly to Edinburgh from Cape Town with a flight ticket averaging about £653. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as £410. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Edinburgh from Cape Town today with Cheapflights!

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Edinburgh from Cape Town by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Edinburgh from Cape Town shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Cape Town to Edinburgh flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£616
One-way from	£338
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£698

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£566	Average£613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£582	Average£670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£629	Average£745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £338

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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