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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £334

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — EDI
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in January or November, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£492

One-way from

£334

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£685
KLM
  • KLM
  • 21/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 April 2025.

Wed 21/523:15CPT - EDI
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Sat 31/513:20EDI - CPT
1 stop31h 05mKLM
Deal found 15/4£492
Mon 10/1108:30CPT - EDI
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1117:10EDI - CPT
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£525
Mon 10/1114:30CPT - EDI
3 stops34h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 18/1105:45EDI - CPT
3 stops29h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/4£705
Tue 1/713:00CPT - EDI
2 stops22h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 17/715:10EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/4£1,106
Mon 30/616:35CPT - EDI
1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 28/710:35EDI - CPT
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£3,571

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
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Cape Town

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:15-08:25

1 stop34h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

13:20-21:25

1 stop31h 05m

£492

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

14:25-10:45

2 stops21h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

13:20-09:45

2 stops43h 25m

£643

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

14:35-08:25

3 stops42h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

06:00-13:40

3 stops30h 40m

£797

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/7

13:00-10:05

2 stops22h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/7

15:10-10:50

1 stop18h 40m

£1,106

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/6

16:35-09:35

1 stop18h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/7

10:35-11:50

1 stop24h 15m

£3,571

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

£334

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

13:00-18:45

2 stops30h 45m

£368

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

14:30-16:25

3 stops50h 55m

£368

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Deals found on 15/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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 11 April 2025.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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 15 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 15 April 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,760 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
262 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,765 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip from £492. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from £797, and British Airways, from £1,106. KLM is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £334. Users have also found prices from £368 and £368 on British Airways and Kenya Airways, respectively.

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

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  • 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 £78). Flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£579Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£642Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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