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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne from £378

EDI — MEL
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Thu 10/1215:05 -
2 stops38h 00m
Mon 8/215:00 -
2 stops42h 15m
Deal found 3/11£820
Mon 9/1107:30 -
1 stop23h 20m
Wed 25/1115:20 -
2 stops32h 15m
Deal found 5/11£870
Sat 5/1207:30 -
2 stops37h 30m
Sun 20/1216:10 -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 5/11£877
Thu 12/1114:05 -
1 stop40h 45m
Thu 26/1116:20 -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 4/11£923
Sun 22/1107:30 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 7/1209:10 -
2 stops55h 50m
Deal found 3/11£958
Mon 9/1111:35 -
2 stops35h 10m
Tue 24/1100:45 -
2 stops31h 55m
Deal found 5/11£966
Sun 6/1207:30 -
2 stops25h 10m
Mon 21/1216:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 7/11£972
Sat 5/1213:25 -
2 stops33h 35m
Mon 15/312:00 -
2 stops33h 00m
Deal found 7/11£983
Sat 5/1207:30 -
2 stops25h 10m
Sat 19/1216:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 5/11£993
Sun 22/1112:20 -
2 stops35h 15m
Sun 6/1222:30 -
2 stops34h 40m
Deal found 6/11£1,019
Mon 23/1107:30 -
2 stops27h 10m
Sun 6/1223:40 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 4/11£1,023
Sun 22/1118:55 -
2 stops39h 35m
Mon 7/1223:25 -
2 stops48h 25m
Deal found 3/11£1,027

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Round-trip from

£820

One-way from

£378

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December

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May

Average price

£1,059
10/12-8/2
  • 10/12-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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24/11-31/12
  • 24/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/11

19:55-14:05

2 stops55h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£378

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/12

08:20-14:05

2 stops42h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£426

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - AVV Melbourne Avalon

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/12

12:45-07:55

3 stops56h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£460

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/3

13:40-15:30

2 stops38h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£471

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/11

15:50-21:30

3 stops42h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£474

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - AVV Melbourne Avalon

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/3

12:15-23:15

3 stops48h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£481

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/3

14:40-21:20

2 stops43h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£481

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - AVV Melbourne Avalon

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/11

07:20-15:35

3 stops45h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£484

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/12

08:20-05:00

3 stops57h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£524
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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 7/3

18:35-09:45

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£540

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

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 £1,052). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,381). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Edinburgh to Melbourne flights typically cost between £981 and £1,116 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £820 on Multiple Airlines (10 Dec–8 Feb).

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 66 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.

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
3,694 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,694 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,413 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,123 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7.4
Good
3,707 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
8,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    For as low as £1,042, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 22h 35m. The distance from Edinburgh to Melbourne is about 10496 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 £662 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and British Airways, starting at £861 and £929 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 £24 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 £1,052). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,381). 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 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£662Average£1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£861Average£1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£929Average£1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£963Average£1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£975Average£1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest£984Average£1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£1,030Average£1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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