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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne from £373

EDI — MEL
14 Oct — 21 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Tue 20/1013:30 -
2 stops38h 10m
Sun 25/1022:30 -
2 stops32h 55m
Deal found 10/9£803
Wed 28/1006:05 -
2 stops28h 25m
Wed 4/1111:25 -
2 stops34h 45m
Deal found 13/9£826
Thu 12/1113:25 -
2 stops33h 20m
Thu 19/1118:20 -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 13/9£892
Mon 2/1106:15 -
2 stops28h 15m
Mon 16/1111:25 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 10/9£924
Mon 26/1012:45 -
2 stops34h 00m
Mon 2/1118:20 -
2 stops31h 50m
Deal found 11/9£928
Mon 2/1120:55 -
1 stop39h 25m
Mon 16/1122:30 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 12/9£953
Tue 15/911:25 -
3 stops33h 50m
Sun 20/901:30 -
2 stops31h 55m
Deal found 13/9£955
Thu 10/913:35 -
3 stops34h 50m
Sun 13/901:30 -
2 stops31h 55m
Deal found 9/9£958
Thu 5/1113:10 -
2 stops40h 50m
Fri 12/218:20 -
2 stops33h 30m
Deal found 10/9£963
Mon 2/1120:55 -
2 stops30h 10m
Mon 16/1110:20 -
2 stops43h 45m
Deal found 12/9£1,539
Thu 12/1120:55 -
2 stops39h 20m
Thu 19/1110:20 -
2 stops43h 45m
Deal found 13/9£1,540
Fri 4/1220:55 -
2 stops39h 20m
Sat 12/1221:15 -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 10/9£1,560

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Round-trip from

£803

One-way from

£373

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,087
20/10-25/10
  • 20/10-25/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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29/10-31/12
  • 29/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

14:05-10:00

2 stops56h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£373

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

16:15-10:00

2 stops54h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£408

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - AVV Melbourne Avalon

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/2

14:50-07:55

3 stops54h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£539

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/10

21:15-10:00

2 stops50h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£560

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/12

20:55-10:25

3 stops50h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£594

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

07:20-19:35

3 stops51h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£602

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - AVV Melbourne Avalon

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/12

14:50-07:55

3 stops54h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£616

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/12

12:00-05:00

2 stops54h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£617

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - AVV Melbourne Avalon

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

13:00-23:15

3 stops47h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£653
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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£662

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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 £1,012). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,455). 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 £991 and £1,259 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £803 on Multiple Airlines (20 Oct–25 Oct).

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 70 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
3,658 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
3,658 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
1,428 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
1,093 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
3,733 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
8,218 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,658 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    For as low as £1,104, Emirates can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 26h 20m. 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 £653 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at £842 and £856 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 44% 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, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 32.0 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £18 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 £1,012). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,455). 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£653Average£1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£842Average£1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£856Average£1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£916Average£1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£941Average£1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£951Average£1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest£993Average£1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£1,065Average£1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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