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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne from £412

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

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Tue 29/1206:10 -
2 stops30h 40m
Mon 25/101:50 -
2 stops43h 15m
Deal found 3/9£805
Tue 20/1013:30 -
2 stops38h 10m
Tue 27/1022:30 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 5/9£830
Mon 28/1220:55 -
2 stops39h 55m
Thu 28/122:30 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 3/9£862
Tue 13/1006:00 -
2 stops42h 00m
Tue 27/1022:30 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 6/9£911
Sat 19/905:55 -
3 stops39h 20m
Mon 5/1012:00 -
2 stops35h 25m
Deal found 3/9£941
Tue 29/1206:10 -
2 stops30h 40m
Fri 22/113:25 -
2 stops36h 00m
Deal found 7/9£966
Tue 29/1216:15 -
2 stops30h 30m
Sat 20/223:30 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 3/9£984
Tue 27/1019:55 -
2 stops34h 05m
Sat 31/1018:20 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 3/9£989
Fri 13/1114:05 -
1 stop22h 15m
Fri 27/1123:40 -
1 stop41h 20m
Deal found 3/9£990
Fri 18/911:25 -
2 stops58h 20m
Sun 18/1009:45 -
2 stops32h 05m
Deal found 5/9£993
Fri 13/1107:30 -
1 stop28h 50m
Thu 31/1216:10 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 6/9£999
Mon 14/1207:05 -
2 stops35h 40m
Fri 22/113:10 -
2 stops36h 15m
Deal found 5/9£1,012

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Round-trip from

£805

One-way from

£412

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,087
29/12-25/1
  • 29/12-25/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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8/12-31/12
  • 8/12-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£115 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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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/12

07:20-09:45

3 stops39h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£412

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/10

17:05-14:05

2 stops58h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£463

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/10

21:25-10:00

3 stops50h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£497

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - AVV Melbourne Avalon

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/12

07:20-23:15

3 stops52h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£502
Fastest return journey

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/10

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£653

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/11

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£660

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

12:20-17:00

2 stops41h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£685

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

20:55-10:15

2 stops50h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£732

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - AVV Melbourne Avalon

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/12

06:35-07:55

3 stops38h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£865

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - AVV Melbourne Avalon

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/11

14:05-07:35

2 stops54h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£867

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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 £1,003). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,465). 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 £996 and £1,245 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £805 on Multiple Airlines (29 Dec–25 Jan).

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 72 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
3,653 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

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
3,653 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

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
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

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
1,090 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

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
3,734 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

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
8,211 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

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 £990, Finnair can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 32h 25m. 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 £654 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at £832 and £856 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 43% 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 £489 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £529 and Emirates from £558 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 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 £19 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 £1,003). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,465). 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£654Average£1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£832Average£1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£856Average£1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£917Average£1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£942Average£1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£952Average£1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest£994Average£1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£1,066Average£1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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