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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £303

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
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 6 July 2026.

Tue 18/816:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 25/810:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7£625
Tue 25/816:35
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 31/810:40
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7£627
Fri 10/713:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/915:10
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/7£680
Tue 18/823:15
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/809:15
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£686
Mon 27/723:00
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop36h 15m
KLM
Fri 7/817:05
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop27h 20m
KLM
Deal found 3/7£696
Sat 3/1000:10
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1021:15
EDI
-
CPT
1 stop23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£699
Fri 10/713:15
CPT
-
EDI
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/914:50
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops46h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£704

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 6 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£625

One-way from

£303

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£742
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 July 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 6 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/11

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

£686

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

23:00-10:15

1 stop36h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/8

17:05-21:25

1 stop27h 20m

£696

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

00:10-09:40

1 stop34h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/10

21:15-22:10

1 stop23h 55m

£699

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

14:00-15:55

2 stops26h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

£701

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

14:25-08:25

3 stops44h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 31/12

13:25-13:35

3 stops22h 10m

£775

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

18:25-20:05

1 stop26h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

22:00-11:30

1 stop36h 30m

£782
Fastest return journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

14:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

19:35-11:00

1 stop14h 25m

£834
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

13:15-06:25

1 stop18h 10m

£335

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

18:25-20:05

1 stop26h 40m

£340

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

18:25-22:40

2 stops29h 15m

£347

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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?

Booking 88 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 £629). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £742). 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 6 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British 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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,095 reviews
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Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Jul 2026

VLC - LGW

It was a Vueling flight. Boarding was super quick and organised. Didn't eat or purchase anything so cant comment on food. It was a short flight so there was also no entertainment. Disembarking was done in rows which I though was a good idea however people continued to make it seem like a really challenging task. Trying to walk back for bags, waking from seats further back when it wasnt their turn etc.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,095 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,095 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kaisha,Jul 2026

VLC - LGW

It was a Vueling flight. Boarding was super quick and organised. Didn't eat or purchase anything so cant comment on food. It was a short flight so there was also no entertainment. Disembarking was done in rows which I though was a good idea however people continued to make it seem like a really challenging task. Trying to walk back for bags, waking from seats further back when it wasnt their turn etc.

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 19h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £686. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip from £620. British Airways is currently priced 8% 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 £629). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £742). 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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British AirwaysCheapest£620Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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