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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from R5 548

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or November, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 222

One-way from

R5 548

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 874
4/2-11/2
  • 4/2-11/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 59h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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28/1
  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 4/220:20CPT - EDI
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/26:00EDI - CPT
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R13 222
Tue 4/312:35CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 12/314:05EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R13 523
Sat 8/29:30CPT - EDI
2 stops35h 35mSWISS
Fri 14/28:10EDI - CPT
2 stops45h 30mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R14 144
Tue 4/39:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 30mLufthansa
Wed 12/312:40EDI - CPT
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R15 084
Tue 4/318:10CPT - EDI
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Wed 12/35:45EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Deal found 16/1R15 385
Tue 4/323:00CPT - EDI
2 stops39h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 12/35:45EDI - CPT
3 stops29h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R16 852
Sat 8/213:40CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Fri 14/220:40EDI - CPT
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R18 846

Find flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

20:20-20:50

3 stops26h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/2

6:00-17:25

3 stops33h 25m

R13 222

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

12:35-6:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

14:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

R13 523

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/2

9:30-19:05

2 stops35h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/2

8:10-7:40

2 stops45h 30m

R14 144

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

9:30-12:00

2 stops28h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

12:40-10:55

1 stop20h 15m

R15 084

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

18:10-12:40

2 stops20h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

5:45-8:30

2 stops24h 45m

R15 385

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

23:00-12:40

2 stops39h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

5:45-13:35

3 stops29h 50m

R16 852

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/2

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/2

20:40-11:40

1 stop37h 00m

R18 846

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

11:45-10:00

1 stop24h 15m

R5 548

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

12:35-6:00

1 stop19h 25m

R6 037

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

14:25-23:10

3 stops34h 45m

R8 840

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 47 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of R916). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R13 523. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at R14 144 and R15 084, respectively. Qatar Airways is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 037. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Edinburgh for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh is Doha.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Edinburgh flights?

    Cape Town to Edinburgh flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Amsterdam.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of R916). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh on these airlines

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Top 9 airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR8 676AverageR13 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 439AverageR15 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 956AverageR16 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 515AverageR18 946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 399AverageR15 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 522AverageR16 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 442AverageR20 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 519AverageR17 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 486AverageR18 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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