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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne

EDI — MEL
24 Oct — 31 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,118
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£103 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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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 69 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 Edinburgh to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne (average of £1,035). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,488). 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 Melbourne

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Finnair, andQantas Airways from Edinburgh to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,103 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,727 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,227 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

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

    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 8 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Melbourne is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £668 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at £861 and £875 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Burj Khalifa, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Burj Khalifa, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are located about 6.8 mi, 32.0 mi, and 4.2 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £20 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne (average of £1,035). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,488). 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 8 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£668Average£1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£861Average£1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£875Average£1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£937Average£1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£963Average£1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£985Average£1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest£1,016Average£1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£1,089Average£1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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