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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £298

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh departing on 11/2. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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00:10 - 20:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 20m1 stop London Gatwick
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06:00 - 22:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 10m1 stop London Gatwick
£576Multiple Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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00:10 - 20:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 20m1 stop London Gatwick
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18:35 - 17:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 55m3 stops London Stansted Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
£607Multiple Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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00:10 - 08:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
33h 40m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin
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18:35 - 17:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 55m3 stops London Stansted Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
£624Multiple Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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13:15 - 20:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
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22:00 - 18:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
£632Emirates
Fri, 4 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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13:15 - 13:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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07:30 - 17:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 55m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
£640Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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13:15 - 13:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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07:30 - 17:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 55m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
£640Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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16:35 - 21:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
29h 25m2 stops Istanbul Dublin
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07:55 - 11:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 55m2 stops Dublin Istanbul
£641Multiple Airlines
Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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20:00 - 22:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
27h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl London Stansted
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07:10 - 11:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 30m2 stops London Stansted Dubai Intl
£642Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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20:40 - 10:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
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14:05 - 12:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
£694British Airways
Fri, 18 Dec - Tue, 19 Jan
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18:55 - 09:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
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16:30 - 17:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
£709British Airways
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

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Emirates flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Our best Emirates deals on Cape Town to Edinburgh flight tickets
Emirates
4 Sept
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
17 Sept
EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 05m
1 stop
CPT18:05Cape Town Intl
£632
Emirates
4 Sept
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
17 Sept
EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 05m
1 stop
CPT18:05Cape Town Intl
£643
Emirates
6 Nov
CPT18:30Cape Town Intl
26h 35m
1 stop
EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
28 Nov
EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 05m
1 stop
CPT18:00Cape Town Intl
£646

KLM flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Our best KLM deals on Cape Town to Edinburgh flight tickets
KLM
11 Sept
CPT07:40Cape Town Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
30 Sept
EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 40m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
£693
KLM
11 Sept
CPT07:40Cape Town Intl
16h 30m
1 stop
EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
30 Sept
EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 40m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
£697

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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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 16 August 2026.
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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

00:10-20:30

1 stop21h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

06:00-22:10

1 stop15h 10m

£576

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

00:10-20:30

1 stop21h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

18:35-17:30

3 stops45h 55m

£607

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

00:10-08:50

2 stops33h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

18:35-17:30

3 stops45h 55m

£624

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

13:15-20:05

1 stop31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

22:00-18:05

1 stop19h 05m

£632

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

07:30-17:25

2 stops31h 55m

£640

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

07:30-17:25

2 stops31h 55m

£640

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

16:35-21:00

2 stops29h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/10

07:55-11:50

2 stops26h 55m

£641

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

20:00-22:50

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

07:10-11:40

2 stops26h 30m

£642
Fastest return journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

20:40-10:25

1 stop15h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/1

14:05-12:10

1 stop20h 05m

£694

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

18:55-09:00

1 stop16h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/11

16:30-17:20

2 stops22h 50m

£709

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Edinburgh?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £641 to £834.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £576.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh from Cape Town, with most prices found around £612. If you don’t want to visit Edinburgh in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Cape Town, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £629.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Edinburgh from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Edinburgh for around £684 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Edinburgh from Cape Town for as low as £619 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to Edinburgh flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Cape Town to Edinburgh flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Cape Town to Edinburgh (CPT to EDI) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

24h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh takes 24h 00m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Edinburgh.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse by plane?

    The distance between Cape Town Intl and Edinburgh Turnhouse is about 6335.3 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 24h 00m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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Free Cancellation
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £612Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,163 reviews
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