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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £268

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
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 10 February 2026.

Tue 24/320:50
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop17h 30m
British Airways
Tue 31/307:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop32h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 7/2£607
Wed 11/313:40
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop31h 25m
Emirates
Sun 15/320:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 5/2£619
Fri 6/218:55
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/207:30
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2£622
Tue 24/312:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 31/315:10
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/2£623
Tue 24/315:20
CPT
-
EDI
3 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/311:25
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£627
Wed 4/313:40
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop31h 25m
Emirates
Thu 19/320:55
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop36h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 6/2£627
Thu 19/218:25
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops23h 40m
KLM
Thu 5/309:25
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop34h 30m
KLM
Deal found 5/2£631
Fri 6/215:15
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/205:50
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£636

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 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£607

One-way from

£268

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£611
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 24/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m 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 (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 10 February 2026.
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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

18:30-19:05

1 stop26h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

£625

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

£638

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:00-08:35

2 stops20h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

06:20-08:05

1 stop23h 45m

£666

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

14:00-07:45

2 stops19h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

06:05-12:10

1 stop28h 05m

£666

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

£311

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

00:30-12:15

3 stops37h 45m

£318

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£334

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£334

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

13:00-13:15

1 stop25h 15m

£335

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

£335

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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 6 February 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £455). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £589). 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.

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 10 February 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
3,730 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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
3,730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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
4,212 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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
7,724 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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 17h 30m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £607. 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 £553. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £560, and British Airways, from £612. Qatar Airways 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £455). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £589). 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 10 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£553Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£560Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£612Average£730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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