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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £400

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13:25 - 10:00EDI-CPT
18h 35m1 stop
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08:45 - 15:25CPT-EDI
32h 40m1 stop
£444Multiple Airlines
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sam., 15 nov. - mer., 10 déc.
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19:35 - 10:00EDI-CPT
36h 25m1 stop
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08:45 - 15:25CPT-EDI
32h 40m1 stop
£450Multiple Airlines
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sam., 15 nov. - mer., 10 déc.
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09:55 - 10:00EDI-CPT
22h 05m1 stop
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08:45 - 15:25CPT-EDI
32h 40m1 stop
£455Multiple Airlines
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lun., 17 nov. - mer., 10 déc.
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09:00 - 10:00EDI-CPT
23h 00m1 stop
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08:45 - 15:25CPT-EDI
32h 40m1 stop
£462Multiple Airlines
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dim., 16 nov. - mer., 10 déc.
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10:50 - 06:45EDI-CPT
17h 55m1 stop
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08:45 - 15:25CPT-EDI
32h 40m1 stop
£463Multiple Airlines
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mar., 18 nov. - mer., 10 déc.
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10:50 - 06:45EDI-CPT
17h 55m1 stop
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08:45 - 15:25CPT-EDI
32h 40m1 stop
£465Multiple Airlines
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mar., 18 nov. - mer., 10 déc.
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13:25 - 10:00EDI-CPT
18h 35m1 stop
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12:30 - 20:20CPT-EDI
33h 50m1 stop
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sam., 15 nov. - jeu., 11 déc.
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13:25 - 10:00EDI-CPT
18h 35m1 stop
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12:30 - 09:30CPT-EDI
23h 00m1 stop
£470Multiple Airlines
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sam., 15 nov. - mar., 9 déc.
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09:55 - 10:00EDI-CPT
22h 05m1 stop
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12:30 - 20:20CPT-EDI
33h 50m1 stop
£474Multiple Airlines
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lun., 17 nov. - jeu., 11 déc.
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07:00 - 10:00EDI-CPT
25h 00m1 stop
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12:30 - 19:10CPT-EDI
32h 40m1 stop
£475Multiple Airlines
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Qatar Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
27 Oct
EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 25m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
10 Nov
CPT19:00Cape Town Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse
£861
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Qatar Airways
27 Oct
EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 25m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
9 Nov
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£886
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Qatar Airways
27 Oct
EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 25m
1 stop
CPT10:30Cape Town Intl
13 Nov
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£908
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Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
26 Oct
EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
11 Nov
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£890
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Turkish Airlines
26 Oct
EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
9 Nov
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£910
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Turkish Airlines
26 Oct
EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 30m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
13 Nov
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£995
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town 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 17 octobre 2025.
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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 15/11

13:25-10:00

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 10/12

08:45-15:25

1 stop32h 40m

£444

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 15/11

19:35-10:00

1 stop36h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 10/12

08:45-15:25

1 stop32h 40m

£450

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 17/11

09:55-10:00

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 10/12

08:45-15:25

1 stop32h 40m

£455

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dim. 16/11

09:00-10:00

1 stop23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 10/12

08:45-15:25

1 stop32h 40m

£462

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar. 18/11

10:50-06:45

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 10/12

08:45-15:25

1 stop32h 40m

£463

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar. 18/11

10:50-06:45

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 10/12

08:45-15:25

1 stop32h 40m

£465

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 15/11

13:25-10:00

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 11/12

12:30-20:20

1 stop33h 50m

£468

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 15/11

13:25-10:00

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/12

12:30-09:30

1 stop23h 00m

£470

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 17/11

09:55-10:00

1 stop22h 05m

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 11/12

12:30-20:20

1 stop33h 50m

£474

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dim. 16/11

07:00-10:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/12

12:30-19:10

1 stop32h 40m

£475

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh during June instead. Flights to Cape Town in June, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around £672.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Cape Town. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £727. Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around £911. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town when you can find flight prices for as low as £748. Flying to Cape Town in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are £954 on average. Flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around £785 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh for as low as £698 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to Cape Town flight.

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

As of October 2025, prices for Edinburgh to Cape Town flights are approximately 6% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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

    The distance between Edinburgh Turnhouse and Cape Town Intl is about 6335.3 mi. 17h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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

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

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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KLMPriceFrom £547Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,404 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £564Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,772 reviews
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6.8
7,502 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £588Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,477 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £609Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,015 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £621Free CancellationRating
6.8
284 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £637Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,652 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £724Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,459 reviews
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