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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne from £379

EDI — MEL
29 Nov — 6 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

Sun 8/1107:30 -
2 stops25h 10m
Sun 22/1117:10 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 29/10£848
Mon 9/1107:30 -
2 stops27h 10m
Sun 22/1117:10 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 29/10£858
Wed 11/1107:30 -
2 stops27h 10m
Sun 15/1123:40 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 28/10£883
Mon 9/1106:10 -
2 stops44h 55m
Sun 22/1112:00 -
2 stops43h 15m
Deal found 29/10£890
Mon 9/1108:25 -
2 stops42h 40m
Sun 29/1122:30 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 27/10£896
Thu 26/1107:15 -
2 stops39h 45m
Sun 29/1122:30 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 26/10£909
Wed 2/1208:35 -
2 stops35h 15m
Wed 30/1222:35 -
3 stops34h 45m
Deal found 26/10£950
Thu 5/1114:05 -
1 stop40h 45m
Wed 18/1107:10 -
2 stops40h 25m
Deal found 28/10£959
Wed 25/1113:25 -
3 stops34h 10m
Wed 2/1207:45 -
3 stops39h 55m
Deal found 26/10£990

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Round-trip from

£835

One-way from

£379

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,362
9/2-26/2
  • 9/2-26/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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30/11-31/12
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 6/4

09:45-19:20

3 stops48h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£471

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/12

06:00-21:20

3 stops52h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£471

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 17/1

15:50-14:05

2 stops59h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£479

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/3

14:00-21:15

3 stops45h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£493

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/12

18:25-23:50

2 stops42h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£549

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/1

19:45-23:50

2 stops41h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£551

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/3

07:55-17:50

1 stop23h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£623
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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/4

15:10-22:20

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£668

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/1

06:05-21:20

3 stops52h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£672

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

14:05-17:50

1 stop40h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£675

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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 £1,039). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,387). 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 £982 and £1,177 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £835 on Multiple Airlines (9 Feb–26 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
3,686 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

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
3,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

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
1,417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

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
1,121 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

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
3,712 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

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
8,275 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

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 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 £883, Qatar Airways can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 27h 10m. 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 £663 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Qatar Airways, starting at £743 and £864 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 42% 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 £23 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 £1,039). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,387). 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£663Average£1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£743Average£1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£864Average£1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£930Average£1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£976Average£1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest£985Average£1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£1,032Average£1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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