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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £241

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
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£574

One-way from

£241

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£691
4/2-11/2
  • 4/2-11/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 51h 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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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 4/219:50CPT - EDI
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/206:00EDI - CPT
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£574
Tue 4/312:35CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 12/314:05EDI - CPT
1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1£588
Sat 8/209:30CPT - EDI
2 stops35h 35mSWISS
Fri 14/208:10EDI - CPT
2 stops45h 30mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£615
Tue 4/309:30CPT - EDI
2 stops28h 30mLufthansa
Wed 12/312:40EDI - CPT
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£656
Tue 4/318:10CPT - EDI
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Wed 12/305:45EDI - CPT
2 stops24h 45mKLM
Deal found 16/1£669
Tue 4/323:00CPT - EDI
2 stops39h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 12/305:45EDI - CPT
3 stops29h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1£733
Sat 8/213:40CPT - EDI
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Fri 14/220:40EDI - CPT
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Deal found 16/1£820

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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

19:50-12:20

2 stops18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 11/2

06:00-17:25

3 stops33h 25m

£574

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

14:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£588

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/2

09:30-19:05

2 stops35h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/2

08:10-07:40

2 stops45h 30m

£615

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

09:30-12:00

2 stops28h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

12:40-10:55

1 stop20h 15m

£656

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

18:10-12:40

2 stops20h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

05:45-08:30

2 stops24h 45m

£669

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

23:00-12:40

2 stops39h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 12/3

05:45-13:35

3 stops29h 50m

£733

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

£820

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

11:45-10:00

1 stop24h 15m

£241

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/1

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£263

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/1

14:25-23:10

3 stops34h 45m

£385

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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.

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 £80). 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh round-trip from £588. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from £615, and Lufthansa, from £656. Qatar Airways is currently priced 19% 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 £263. Users have also found prices from £385 and £430 on Kenya Airways and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • 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 £80). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£624Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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