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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport from £396

EDI — MEL
21 Oct — 28 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Mon 2/1109:55 -
2 stops41h 10m
Tue 17/1122:30 -
2 stops34h 10m
Deal found 18/9£740
Wed 30/913:45 -
2 stops34h 15m
Tue 6/1022:30 -
2 stops32h 05m
Deal found 19/9£825
Sun 27/1215:50 -
2 stops35h 15m
Wed 13/112:00 -
2 stops34h 10m
Deal found 17/9£906
Thu 5/1114:25 -
2 stops35h 35m
Wed 18/1118:20 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 21/9£909
Mon 9/1119:00 -
2 stops35h 00m
Mon 23/1118:20 -
2 stops33h 30m
Deal found 16/9£948
Mon 28/913:35 -
2 stops34h 25m
Tue 27/1018:20 -
2 stops28h 50m
Deal found 19/9£955
Thu 5/1113:25 -
2 stops34h 10m
Thu 12/1111:25 -
2 stops34h 50m
Deal found 21/9£958
Mon 2/1120:55 -
1 stop22h 30m
Tue 17/1122:30 -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 18/9£961
Thu 5/1120:55 -
1 stop22h 30m
Wed 18/1106:15 -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 21/9£963

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Round-trip from

£740

One-way from

£396

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,104
2/11-17/11
  • 2/11-17/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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27/10-31/12
  • 27/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£101 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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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/12

07:20-06:50

2 stops36h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£411

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/10

07:00-15:10

2 stops45h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£443

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

12:00-10:25

3 stops59h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£458

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 31/12

19:45-14:05

2 stops55h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£499
Fastest return journey

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/10

22:20-16:45

2 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£511

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

16:55-21:20

3 stops42h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£639

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

10:40-05:40

3 stops56h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£692

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 5/10

20:05-10:50

2 stops52h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£705

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

07:30-17:50

1 stop23h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

23:40-17:25

2 stops28h 45m

£1,163

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - MEL Melbourne

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/12

10:40-20:45

2 stops47h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 21/1

06:30-09:40

2 stops38h 10m

£1,191

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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 Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,022). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,469). 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 Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £1,148 and £1,560 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £740 on Multiple Airlines (2 Nov–17 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Finnair, andQantas Airways from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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
3,663 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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
1,101 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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
8,227 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,663 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Melbourne from Edinburgh. Booking flights from Turnhouse (EDI) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 8 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport?

    A quick flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport can take about 23h 20m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,163. There are 10496 mi between Edinburgh and Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £660, Lufthansa will fly you from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £850 and £864, respectively. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport?

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

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Burj Khalifa, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Burj Khalifa, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq can do so by traveling 6.8 mi, 32.0 mi, and 4.2 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about £20.

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

    Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport flights have a stopover in Doha the least frequently.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,022). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,469). 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£660Average£1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£850Average£1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£864Average£1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£925Average£1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£951Average£1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£972Average£1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest£1,003Average£1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£1,076Average£1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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