How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

For as low as £997, United Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 22h 30m. 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 £729 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Turkish Airlines, starting at £820 and £840 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £525 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £535 and Emirates from £637 one-way.

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.

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).

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

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

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 Doha.

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

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

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

When flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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.

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mar. 24/209:25EDI - MEL

2 stops37h 35mUnited Airlines

mar. 17/310:30MEL - EDI

2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1£925

jeu. 29/116:20EDI - MEL

3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

mer. 29/421:35MEL - EDI

2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/12£992

jeu. 26/220:55EDI - MEL

1 stop22h 30mEmirates

dim. 22/306:15MEL - EDI

1 stop23h 50mEmirates

Deal found 1/1£997

lun. 20/421:50EDI - MEL

1 stop33h 50mQantas Airways

mer. 20/522:55MEL - EDI

1 stop30h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/1£1,014

mar. 3/309:25EDI - MEL

2 stops37h 35mUnited Airlines

mar. 24/310:30MEL - EDI

2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1£927

lun. 2/320:55EDI - MEL

1 stop39h 25mEmirates

lun. 23/322:30MEL - EDI

1 stop31h 35mEmirates

Deal found 1/1£998

mer. 22/421:50EDI - MEL

1 stop33h 50mQantas Airways

mer. 20/522:55MEL - EDI

1 stop30h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/1£1,014

jeu. 2/412:30EDI - MEL

2 stops58h 00mUnited Airlines

sam. 18/410:55MEL - EDI

2 stops56h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1£941

lun. 2/320:55EDI - MEL

1 stop34h 20mEmirates

dim. 22/306:15MEL - EDI

1 stop23h 50mEmirates

Deal found 1/1£998

mer. 22/421:50EDI - MEL

1 stop33h 50mEmirates

jeu. 21/521:15MEL - EDI

1 stop32h 00mEmirates

Deal found 1/1£1,014

mer. 22/421:50EDI - MEL

1 stop22h 40mEmirates

mar. 19/522:55MEL - EDI

1 stop30h 20mEmirates

Deal found 1/1£1,014

jeu. 12/320:55EDI - AVV

2 stops39h 20mEmirates

lun. 16/315:00AVV - EDI

2 stops39h 05mEmirates

Deal found 31/12£8,208

lun. 23/220:55EDI - AVV

2 stops36h 25mEmirates

lun. 2/315:00AVV - EDI

2 stops39h 05mEmirates

Deal found 1/1£24,126

mer. 4/220:55EDI - AVV

2 stops36h 25mEmirates

mer. 6/516:40AVV - EDI

2 stops36h 35mEmirates

Deal found 1/1£24,127

lun. 23/220:55EDI - AVV

2 stops36h 25mEmirates

mer. 6/514:55AVV - EDI

2 stops38h 20mEmirates

Deal found 31/12£24,204

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ven. 2/120:55EDI - AVV

2 stops39h 20mEmirates

jeu. 23/416:40AVV - EDI

2 stops36h 35mEmirates

Deal found 31/12£24,192

dim. 4/114:05EDI - MEL

2 stops32h 40mChina Southern

dim. 25/108:40MEL - EDI

2 stops48h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 1/1£1,126

sam. 10/120:55EDI - AVV

2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

jeu. 30/417:40AVV - EDI

2 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/12£8,677

sam. 17/111:45EDI - MEL

3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

sam. 31/114:00MEL - EDI

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£1,061

lun. 26/109:25EDI - MEL

2 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines

jeu. 12/211:30MEL - EDI

2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/1£1,125

lun. 26/107:30EDI - MEL

2 stops27h 10mQatar Airways

jeu. 12/216:10MEL - EDI

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/1£1,244

jeu. 29/109:25EDI - MEL

2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines

mer. 29/409:30MEL - EDI

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/12£903

jeu. 29/107:30EDI - MEL

2 stops27h 10mQatar Airways

mer. 29/415:45MEL - EDI

1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 31/12£1,105

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lun. 9/315:15EDI - MEL

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£371

jeu. 12/310:40EDI - MEL

3 stops57h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£374

dim. 15/307:00EDI - MEL

3 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£378

mar. 10/312:45EDI - MEL

3 stops56h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£388

sam. 7/312:05EDI - MEL

3 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£390

sam. 14/312:05EDI - MEL

3 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£394

mar. 17/317:25EDI - MEL

3 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£399

ven. 6/313:40EDI - MEL

3 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£402

dim. 15/313:50EDI - AVV

3 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£433

jeu. 12/314:05EDI - AVV

3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£476

lun. 9/312:50EDI - AVV

3 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£495

lun. 16/312:50EDI - AVV

3 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1£531

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Round-trip from	£866
One-way from	£371
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,216

5/2-12/2
5 total stops
71h 45m total
Edinburgh to Melbourne

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9/3
2 total stops
31h 30m total
Edinburgh to Melbourne

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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar. 24/2

09:25-10:00

2 stops37h 35m

Melbourne

mar. 17/3

10:30-06:55

2 stops31h 25m

£925

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar. 3/3

09:25-10:00

2 stops37h 35m

Melbourne

mar. 24/3

10:30-09:30

2 stops34h 00m

£927

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 2/4

12:30-08:30

2 stops58h 00m

Melbourne

sam. 18/4

10:55-10:35

2 stops56h 40m

£941

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 29/1

16:20-08:30

3 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

mer. 29/4

21:35-09:40

2 stops45h 05m

£992

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 26/2

20:55-06:25

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

dim. 22/3

06:15-19:05

1 stop23h 50m

£997

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 2/3

20:55-23:20

1 stop39h 25m

Melbourne

lun. 23/3

22:30-19:05

1 stop31h 35m

£998

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 2/3

20:55-18:15

1 stop34h 20m

Melbourne

dim. 22/3

06:15-19:05

1 stop23h 50m

£998

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 20/4

21:50-16:40

1 stop33h 50m

Melbourne

mer. 20/5

22:55-20:15

1 stop30h 20m

£1,014

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 22/4

21:50-16:40

1 stop33h 50m

Melbourne

mer. 20/5

22:55-20:15

1 stop30h 20m

£1,014

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 22/4

21:50-16:40

1 stop33h 50m

Melbourne

jeu. 21/5

21:15-20:15

1 stop32h 00m

£1,014

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne

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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 74 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne (average of £764). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £929). 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, Qantas Airways, andQatar 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

3,449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

960 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,700 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,132 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,633 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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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 9 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 £997, United Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 22h 30m. 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 £729 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Turkish Airlines, starting at £820 and £840 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Melbourne one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £525 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £535 and Emirates from £637 one-way.
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 Doha.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Edinburgh to Melbourne flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne is Dubai.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne (average of £764). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of £929). 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 9 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest£729	Average£971	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	Cheapest£823	Average£958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£840	Average£1,261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£841	Average£1,047	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£864	Average£1,175	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest£884	Average£1,300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£898	Average£975	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£934	Average£1,063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	Cheapest£1,010	Average£1,478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights

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