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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £322

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or November, booked 47 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£620

One-way from

£324

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£676
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 11/5-20/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 30 April 2025.

Mon 10/1123:45CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 05mAir France
Tue 18/1106:00EDI - CPT
2 stops37h 55mAir France
Deal found 29/4£539
Sun 11/508:40CPT - EDI
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/517:55EDI - CPT
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£620
Fri 25/723:15CPT - EDI
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Wed 27/809:10EDI - CPT
1 stop35h 15mKLM
Deal found 28/4£623
Wed 6/813:00CPT - EDI
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 24/815:10EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4£682
Mon 10/1114:30CPT - EDI
3 stops34h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 18/1109:15EDI - CPT
3 stops26h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4£691
Wed 6/818:55CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 24/817:30EDI - CPT
2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£757

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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 30 April 2025.
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Cape Town

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

08:40-18:55

1 stop35h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

17:55-13:25

2 stops18h 30m

£620

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/7

23:15-08:25

1 stop34h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/8

09:10-21:25

1 stop35h 15m

£623

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/8

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/8

15:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

£682

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/6

23:30-16:25

2 stops41h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/6

06:00-13:45

3 stops30h 45m

£705

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/8

18:55-12:05

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/8

17:30-14:35

2 stops20h 05m

£757

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

13:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

£322

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

23:30-12:35

2 stops38h 05m

£361

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Deals found on 28/4

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 25 April 2025.

Booking 47 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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
262 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,835 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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 £628. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from £682, and British Airways, from £757. KLM is currently priced 5% 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.

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    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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£576Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£633Average£793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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