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R749+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh

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EDI — CPT
Jan 25 — Feb 11
1 adult

What to know about flights from Edinburgh

Discover essential information about flights departing from Edinburgh, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Edinburgh airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

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British Airways
On average, British Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse.
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Fri 2/510:35EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/517:55JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R12 438
Wed 26/213:25EDI - JNB
2 stops18h 00mKLM
Wed 19/323:55JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 15mKLM
Deal found 19/1R12 569
Thu 13/313:25EDI - JNB
2 stops24h 25mKenya Airways
Sun 23/31:15JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/1R14 405
Thu 6/313:25EDI - PLZ
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/315:45PLZ - EDI
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 461
Wed 26/26:00EDI - JNB
2 stops38h 00mAir France
Wed 19/323:55JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 55mAir France
Deal found 19/1R14 536
Wed 5/321:35EDI - JNB
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:20JNB - EDI
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R15 060
Wed 12/311:15EDI - DUR
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/314:40DUR - EDI
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 060
Mon 10/311:25EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/38:05CPT - EDI
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R15 472
Thu 20/316:30EDI - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/416:35CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R15 529
Thu 6/25:45EDI - CPT
1 stop13h 45mKLM
Fri 14/28:30CPT - EDI
2 stops16h 40mKLM
Deal found 19/1R15 604
Sun 2/314:05EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 9/312:35CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R15 753
Mon 24/213:25EDI - CPT
3 stops22h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 13/314:25CPT - EDI
3 stops44h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/1R16 334

Find flights from Edinburgh within your budget

Find flights departing from Edinburgh that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 20 January 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/5

10:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

17:55-15:50

1 stop22h 55m

R12 438

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/2

13:25-9:25

2 stops18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

23:55-16:10

1 stop18h 15m

R12 569

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 13/3

13:25-15:50

2 stops24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

1:15-23:10

2 stops23h 55m

R14 405

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/3

13:25-18:35

2 stops27h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 13/3

15:45-10:35

2 stops20h 50m

R14 461

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/2

6:00-22:00

2 stops38h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

23:55-20:50

2 stops22h 55m

R14 536

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/3

21:35-7:10

3 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

13:20-18:25

2 stops31h 05m

R15 060

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

11:15-14:50

2 stops25h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 26/3

14:40-15:30

2 stops26h 50m

R15 060

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/3

11:25-6:30

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

8:05-23:10

1 stop17h 05m

R15 472

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/3

16:30-12:00

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/4

16:35-9:35

1 stop18h 00m

R15 529

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 6/2

5:45-21:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/2

8:30-23:10

2 stops16h 40m

R15 604

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh (average of R10 583). Flying from Edinburgh in July will prove the most costly (average of R16 315). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh?

When flying from Edinburgh check dates and pricing for the following: Turkish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, British Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R765

KLM

KLM

From R765

British Airways

British Airways

From R105

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R724

What are popular destinations to fly to from Edinburgh?

From Edinburgh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: London (573 flights per day), Paris (273 flights per day) and Amsterdam (199 flights per day).

Birmingham

Birmingham

From R42

Doha Hamad Intl

Doha Hamad Intl

From R816

London

London

From R22

Amsterdam Schiphol

Amsterdam Schiphol

From R198

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Edinburgh?

The cheapest city to fly to from Edinburgh is London, with prices starting at R412. Explore other affordable destinations below.

London

London

From R22

Birmingham

Birmingham

From R42

Belfast Intl

Belfast Intl

From R45

Dublin

Dublin

From R47

Airline reviews for flights from Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Edinburgh. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 754 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 599 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 356 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Edinburgh. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Edinburgh?

    The most selected flight destinations from Edinburgh for the current month are Rome Ciampino Airport, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amsterdam. While Amsterdam, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Alicante are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Edinburgh for as low as R412 to London Stansted Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 063 to fly from Edinburgh.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, easyJet, British Airways, and Lufthansa have been found to have the cheapest prices from Edinburgh. Here are some options available: easyJet flights from Edinburgh to London (R744). British Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl (R1 965). Lufthansa flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl (R13 563).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Edinburgh?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Edinburgh are below:
    Edinburgh Turnhouse to Amsterdam from R32 348

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh?

    Cheapflights makes it easy to find flights from Edinburgh by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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    Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Edinburgh for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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