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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne from £355

EDI — MEL
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Thu 8/1006:10 -
2 stops28h 10m
Thu 15/1011:20 -
2 stops39h 25m
Deal found 24/8£904
Sat 7/1113:25 -
2 stops33h 35m
Sat 14/1112:00 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 25/8£910
Fri 25/1214:45 -
2 stops32h 15m
Sat 16/101:50 -
2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 26/8£919
Tue 1/907:55 -
1 stop23h 55m
Tue 22/922:45 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 25/8£927
Sun 27/1212:20 -
3 stops34h 25m
Fri 15/113:25 -
2 stops36h 00m
Deal found 25/8£939
Tue 17/1115:35 -
2 stops31h 10m
Fri 20/1122:35 -
2 stops32h 55m
Deal found 26/8£942
Thu 17/908:25 -
3 stops36h 50m
Sat 26/917:20 -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 22/8£951
Tue 1/907:20 -
3 stops30h 30m
Tue 22/914:55 -
3 stops37h 45m
Deal found 23/8£1,073
Tue 1/922:00 -
2 stops31h 20m
Tue 22/920:55 -
2 stops32h 15m
Deal found 23/8£1,547
Wed 16/922:00 -
2 stops31h 20m
Sat 26/920:40 -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 23/8£1,575
Fri 13/1120:55 -
2 stops39h 20m
Fri 27/1120:55 -
2 stops33h 10m
Deal found 23/8£1,590
Thu 10/922:00 -
2 stops26h 45m
Mon 21/920:40 -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 26/8£1,599

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Round-trip from

£885

One-way from

£355

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,213
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 18/2-14/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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  • 1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£104 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

20:55-23:20

1 stop39h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

06:15-19:05

1 stop23h 50m

£1,180

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/1

18:35-07:20

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 21/1

15:30-17:50

2 stops37h 20m

£1,183

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

18:35-07:20

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

15:30-09:10

2 stops28h 40m

£1,185

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

08:10-07:20

2 stops36h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

15:30-17:50

2 stops37h 20m

£1,217

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/1

07:30-00:15

2 stops29h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 9/3

17:10-06:00

1 stop23h 50m

£1,233

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/12

14:05-05:45

1 stop28h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 16/1

17:10-06:00

1 stop23h 50m

£1,243

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/12

18:15-05:45

2 stops24h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 15/1

17:10-10:25

2 stops28h 15m

£1,248
Fastest return journey

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

16:35-10:25

2 stops28h 50m

£1,284

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - AVV Melbourne Avalon

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/2

20:55-23:15

2 stops39h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 30/3

21:40-20:05

2 stops32h 25m

£1,541

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - AVV Melbourne Avalon

EDIAVV

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/2

20:55-14:05

2 stops30h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 14/3

21:15-19:05

2 stops32h 50m

£1,541

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne

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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 £991). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,449). 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 £994 and £1,185 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £885 on British Airways (18 Feb–14 Mar).

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 71 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,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
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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
3,656 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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
1,085 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,127 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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
8,194 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

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 £1,183, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne from Edinburgh in 25h 45m. 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 £649 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at £826 and £850 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 44% 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 £485 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £525 and Emirates from £554 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 £20 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 £991). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,449). 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£649Average£1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£826Average£1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£850Average£1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£916Average£1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£957Average£1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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British AirwaysCheapest£973Average£1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest£987Average£1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£1,058Average£1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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