Question 1

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

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For as low as £1,993, Turkish Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 30h 15m. The distance from Edinburgh to Melbourne is about 10503 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 2

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Melbourne is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £712 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, starting at £781 and £833 round-trip. China Southern is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 3

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 59 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.

Question 4

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne (average of £1,121). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons 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 Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 8

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

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Before booking your flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne check out the most popular airlines for this route: Finnair, British Airways or China Southern.

Question 9

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

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Most of the time, Edinburgh to Melbourne flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha.

Question 10

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Edinburgh to Melbourne flights?

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The least popular stopover on flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne is Dubai.

Question 11

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

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Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 26% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 12

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 32% by booking at least 60 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Edinburgh to Melbourne within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £1,064.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

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May can be a great time to fly to Melbourne from Edinburgh with a flight ticket averaging about £1,127. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as £808. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Question 14

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

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It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Melbourne in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 15

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

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Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne. On average, Turnhouse has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 11 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

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

Question 18

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne 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 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Melbourne from Edinburgh? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 22

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

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Edinburgh to Melbourne 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	£984
One-way from	£370
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,288

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest£712	Average£1,168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£781	Average£971	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£833	Average£1,228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£845	Average£950	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£851	Average£1,188	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£869	Average£1,026	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£878	Average£1,169	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£895	Average£995	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest£900	Average£1,328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£909	Average£1,069	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne from £370

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Melbourne are usually found in May or November, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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