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EDI — CPT
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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 21 February 2025.

Cheapest airline

British Airways

Good round-trip deal

R1 670 or less

Good one-way deal

R767 or less
On average, British Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse (avg. price of R18 554).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 8/513:20EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Wed 28/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/2R13 291
Fri 21/317:05EDI - JNB
3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/38:20JNB - EDI
3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R14 232
Sat 3/56:00EDI - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/523:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 508
Mon 3/35:45EDI - CPT
1 stop13h 45mKLM
Mon 17/32:30CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 40mKLM
Deal found 20/2R14 527
Fri 21/313:25EDI - JNB
2 stops24h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 28/317:00JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/2R15 043
Wed 4/66:00EDI - JNB
2 stops38h 20mAir France
Mon 9/623:15JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/2R15 338
Fri 7/37:30EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 21/38:50JNB - EDI
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R15 356
Mon 3/313:25EDI - CPT
2 stops30h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 18/323:00CPT - EDI
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R16 020
Fri 2/510:35EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/517:55JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 259
Mon 21/421:50EDI - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEmirates
Wed 30/422:20JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 55mEmirates
Deal found 19/2R16 868
Sat 3/56:00EDI - CPT
2 stops38h 25mAir France
Tue 13/523:15CPT - EDI
2 stops23h 00mAir France
Deal found 20/2R17 458
Wed 20/816:50EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/916:35CPT - EDI
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R18 324

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 21 February 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

13:20-21:20

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

R13 291

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/3

17:05-20:00

3 stops24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/3

8:20-10:35

3 stops28h 15m

R14 232

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

6:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

R14 508

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

5:45-21:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

2:30-23:10

2 stops22h 40m

R14 527

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/3

13:25-16:00

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/3

17:00-23:10

2 stops32h 10m

R15 043

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/6

6:00-21:20

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

23:15-21:15

2 stops23h 00m

R15 338

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/3

7:30-9:25

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

8:50-6:00

1 stop23h 10m

R15 356

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/3

13:25-21:40

2 stops30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

23:00-23:10

2 stops26h 10m

R16 020

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

R16 259

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/4

21:50-10:15

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

22:20-20:15

1 stop22h 55m

R16 868

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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 14 February 2025.

Booking 43 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 268). Flying from Edinburgh in August will prove the most costly (average of R18 674). 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: KLM, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R814

KLM

KLM

From R759

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 (501 flights per day), Paris (286 flights per day) and Amsterdam (213 flights per day).

London

London

From R53

Birmingham

Birmingham

From R42

Antalya

Antalya

From R154

Amsterdam Schiphol

Amsterdam Schiphol

From R109

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Edinburgh?

The cheapest city to fly to from Edinburgh is Birmingham, with prices starting at R767. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Birmingham

Birmingham

From R42

Dublin

Dublin

From R44

Belfast Intl

Belfast Intl

From R45

London

London

From R53

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 610 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 449 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 832 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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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 21 February 2025.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Edinburgh for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amsterdam, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. While Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amsterdam, 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 R767 to Birmingham (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R7 783 to fly from Edinburgh.

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

    Looking at our data, easyJet, British Airways, and Turkish Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Edinburgh. Here are some options available: easyJet flights from Edinburgh to London (R732). British Airways flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R1 934). Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl (R12 994).

  • 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 R31 835

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh. At this moment in time August 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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