How long is the flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales?

A quick flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales can take about 27h 50m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £965. Airlines will cover a distance of 10487 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to New South Wales one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £336. Users have also found prices from £623 and £626 on British Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New South Wales ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit New South Wales when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New South Wales, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to New South Wales?

Most travelers choose Edinburgh Turnhouse - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Albury or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Coolangatta Gold Coast when deciding on the best route from Edinburgh to New South Wales.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to New South Wales?

When booking a flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales, you may want to consider flying on Qatar Airways, Emirates or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales?

Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to New South Wales flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to New South Wales 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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22:10-12:35

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£1,160

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales (average of £1,066). Flying from Edinburgh to New South Wales in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,438). 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 New South Wales?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to New South Wales flights typically cost between £996 and £1,247 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £796 on Multiple Airlines (20 Oct–27 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales?

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing New South Wales

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Edinburgh to New South Wales. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,655 reviews

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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

3,655 reviews

Emirates

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Very Good

3,655 reviews

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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

1,087 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,655 reviews

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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

3,722 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,655 reviews

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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

American Airlines

7.1

Good

12,027 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,655 reviews

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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

8,198 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

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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 New South Wales?
Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city center.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales?
A quick flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales can take about 27h 50m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £965. Airlines will cover a distance of 10487 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to New South Wales one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £336. Users have also found prices from £623 and £626 on British Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to New South Wales?
Most travelers choose Edinburgh Turnhouse - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Albury or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Coolangatta Gold Coast when deciding on the best route from Edinburgh to New South Wales.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to New South Wales flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to New South Wales 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 New South Wales?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales (average of £1,066). Flying from Edinburgh to New South Wales in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,438). 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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Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£900	Average£1,175	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
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Emirates	Cheapest£1,009	Average£1,362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to New South Wales flights typically cost between £996 and £1,247 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £796 on Multiple Airlines (20 Oct–27 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to New South Wales?

The best time to book flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing New South Wales

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Edinburgh to New South Wales. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to New South Wales?

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to New South Wales that include hotel bookings?

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Edinburgh to New South Wales flights typically cost between £996 and £1,247 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £796 on Multiple Airlines (20 Oct–27 Oct).