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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh from £387

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — EDI
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in March or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£887

One-way from

£387

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,212
14/8-21/8
  • 14/8-21/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 July 2025.

Thu 14/821:30MEL - EDI
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/813:35EDI - MEL
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£887
Tue 7/1014:30MEL - EDI
2 stops36h 00mLufthansa
Tue 11/1112:45EDI - MEL
2 stops35h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 16/7£926
Mon 22/921:20MEL - EDI
2 stops27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/1016:50EDI - MEL
2 stops32h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/7£943
Tue 7/1014:25MEL - EDI
2 stops27h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 11/1113:05EDI - MEL
2 stops33h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/7£999
Wed 13/811:00MEL - EDI
2 stops54h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 20/809:10EDI - MEL
2 stops38h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/7£1,065
Mon 21/722:55MEL - EDI
1 stop30h 20mEmirates
Wed 3/921:50EDI - MEL
1 stop33h 50mEmirates
Deal found 18/7£1,120

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 18 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

21:30-22:40

2 stops34h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/8

13:35-09:00

2 stops34h 25m

£887

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

14:30-16:30

2 stops36h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/11

12:45-10:50

2 stops35h 05m

£926

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 22/9

21:20-15:50

2 stops27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/10

16:50-11:15

2 stops32h 25m

£943

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

14:25-08:10

2 stops27h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/11

15:15-09:25

2 stops31h 10m

£999

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 13/8

11:00-08:25

2 stops54h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

09:10-09:00

2 stops38h 50m

£1,065

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

14:00-21:45

3 stops41h 45m

£387

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

22:55-10:00

2 stops46h 05m

£457

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

23:30-12:35

1 stop24h 05m

£603

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

09:30-11:40

2 stops35h 10m

£646

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

15:15-06:25

1 stop24h 10m

£704

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Deals found on 16/7

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 18 July 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the morning.

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 18 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh, such as Qatar Airways, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,604 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,604 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,604 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,865 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,604 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,906 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,604 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
151 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,604 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,216 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,604 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Melbourne?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Edinburgh from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Turnhouse (EDI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Currently priced at £926, Lufthansa will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £943 and £999, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £457. Users have also found prices from £603 and £646 on Qatar Airways and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

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