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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh from £264

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13:00 - 06:25
CPT
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EDI
18h 25m
1 stop
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21:05 - 21:30
EDI
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CPT
23h 25m
1 stop
£580Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
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13:00 - 06:25
CPT
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EDI
18h 25m
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16:05 - 21:30
EDI
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CPT
28h 25m
2 stops
£581Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
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13:00 - 06:25
CPT
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EDI
18h 25m
1 stop
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07:55 - 11:30
EDI
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CPT
26h 35m
1 stop
£584Qatar Airways
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
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13:00 - 07:55
CPT
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EDI
19h 55m
1 stop
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07:55 - 12:55
EDI
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CPT
28h 00m
1 stop
£586Qatar Airways
Fri, 15 May - Fri, 22 May
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13:00 - 06:25
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EDI
18h 25m
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14:50 - 11:30
EDI
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CPT
19h 40m
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£586Qatar Airways
Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
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13:00 - 06:25
CPT
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EDI
18h 25m
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15:00 - 11:30
EDI
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CPT
19h 30m
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£590Qatar Airways
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 10 May
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13:15 - 21:00
CPT
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EDI
32h 45m
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07:20 - 21:30
EDI
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CPT
37h 10m
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£593Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
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13:00 - 06:25
CPT
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EDI
18h 25m
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21:15 - 21:30
EDI
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CPT
23h 15m
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£598Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 10 May
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13:00 - 13:15
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EDI
25h 15m
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07:55 - 11:30
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26h 35m
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£601Qatar Airways
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25h 20m
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£605Qatar Airways
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Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Edinburgh flight tickets
Qatar Airways
11 May
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
EDI06:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
18 May
EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 35m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
£584
Qatar Airways
15 May
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
22 May
EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 00m
1 stop
CPT12:55Cape Town Intl
£586
Qatar Airways
2 Jun
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
EDI06:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
9 Jun
EDI14:50Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
£586

Emirates flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Our best Emirates deals on Cape Town to Edinburgh flight tickets
Emirates
5 Jun
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
9 Jun
EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
£657
Emirates
5 Jun
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
9 Jun
EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
£658
Emirates
12 May
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
19 May
EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
£688

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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 1 April 2026.
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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

21:05-21:30

1 stop23h 25m

£580

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

16:05-21:30

2 stops28h 25m

£581

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

07:55-11:30

1 stop26h 35m

£584

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

13:00-07:55

1 stop19h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

07:55-12:55

1 stop28h 00m

£586

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

14:50-11:30

1 stop19h 40m

£586
Fastest return journey

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/5

15:00-11:30

1 stop19h 30m

£590

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:15-21:00

2 stops32h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

07:20-21:30

2 stops37h 10m

£593

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

13:00-06:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/5

21:15-21:30

1 stop23h 15m

£598

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

13:00-13:15

1 stop25h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

07:55-11:30

1 stop26h 35m

£601

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:30-13:40

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

£605

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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?

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 £627. 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 £636.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 £679 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 £644 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Edinburgh flights?

You could potentially save up to 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Edinburgh flight.

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

As of April 2026, prices for Cape Town to Edinburgh flights are approximately 10% 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

18h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh takes 18h 25m
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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  • 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 18h 25m.

  • 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £578Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,291 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £595Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,732 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £632Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,842 reviews
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