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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh from £521

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — EDI
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in March or February, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£943

One-way from

£521

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,354
18/2-25/2
  • 18/2-25/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Tue 18/212:05MEL - EDI
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/212:35EDI - MEL
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£943
Wed 14/520:50MEL - EDI
2 stops45h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 31/510:35EDI - MEL
2 stops47h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1£960
Tue 13/509:15MEL - EDI
2 stops41h 00mLufthansa
Thu 29/505:55EDI - MEL
2 stops39h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1£964
Sat 1/300:30MEL - EDI
2 stops31h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/306:20EDI - MEL
2 stops27h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/1£1,024
Tue 13/511:30MEL - EDI
3 stops29h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 28/516:35EDI - MEL
2 stops30h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1£1,092
Mon 3/317:10MEL - EDI
2 stops27h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 14/307:30EDI - MEL
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/1£1,095
Sun 22/612:15MEL - EDI
2 stops28h 25mFinnair
Mon 7/708:25EDI - MEL
2 stops30h 05mFinnair
Deal found 20/1£1,200
Tue 4/206:15MEL - EDI
1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 10/220:40EDI - MEL
1 stop36h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1£1,224
Thu 6/306:15MEL - EDI
1 stop23h 50mEmirates
Thu 13/320:40EDI - MEL
1 stop22h 45mEmirates
Deal found 20/1£1,293
Tue 27/515:15MEL - EDI
1 stop24h 15mVirgin Australia
Thu 19/608:00EDI - MEL
2 stops26h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/1£1,301
Sat 17/509:15MEL - EDI
3 stops34h 15mKLM
Tue 27/517:15EDI - MEL
3 stops28h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/1£1,489
Thu 6/311:30MEL - EDI
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/308:25EDI - MEL
2 stops37h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1£1,601

Find flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 21 January 2025.

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MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

12:05-12:00

2 stops34h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/2

12:35-07:45

2 stops32h 10m

£943

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

20:50-15:50

2 stops28h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

16:50-18:55

2 stops41h 05m

£960

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

09:15-17:15

2 stops41h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

05:55-05:55

2 stops39h 00m

£964

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

00:30-20:45

2 stops31h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 16/3

06:20-20:45

2 stops27h 25m

£1,024

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

11:30-08:10

3 stops29h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/5

16:35-08:00

2 stops30h 25m

£1,092

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

17:10-10:05

2 stops27h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/3

07:30-23:45

1 stop29h 15m

£1,095

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 22/6

12:15-07:40

2 stops28h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/7

08:25-23:30

2 stops30h 05m

£1,200

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 4/2

06:15-19:05

1 stop23h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/2

20:40-20:35

1 stop36h 55m

£1,224

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

06:15-19:05

1 stop23h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 13/3

20:40-06:25

1 stop22h 45m

£1,293

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

15:15-06:30

1 stop24h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/6

08:00-19:30

2 stops26h 30m

£1,301

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 39 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 MEL to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 21 January 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight 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 21 January 2025.
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

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 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

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 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

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Melbourne?

    Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Edinburgh from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Turnhouse (EDI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Currently priced at £960, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Malaysia Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £964 and £1,024, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £521. Users have also found prices from £740 and £1,021 on Qatar Airways and British Airways, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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