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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £367

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06:00 - 22:10
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CPT
15h 10m
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00:10 - 08:35
CPT
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EDI
33h 25m
1 stop
£690Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
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06:10 - 21:15
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CPT
37h 05m
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12:15 - 10:05
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EDI
23h 50m
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£708Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 9 Feb
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11:10 - 09:25
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CPT
21h 15m
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00:10 - 16:45
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EDI
17h 35m
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£732Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
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05:45 - 21:25
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CPT
14h 40m
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23:15 - 08:30
CPT
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EDI
34h 15m
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£748KLM
Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul
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05:45 - 21:25
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CPT
14h 40m
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23:15 - 10:15
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EDI
36h 00m
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£756KLM
Wed, 1 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul
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14:05 - 17:25
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CPT
25h 20m
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12:35 - 06:00
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EDI
19h 25m
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£760Qatar Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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05:45 - 21:25
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CPT
14h 40m
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23:15 - 10:15
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36h 00m
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£762KLM
Sat, 27 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
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14:05 - 10:30
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CPT
18h 25m
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12:35 - 06:00
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EDI
19h 25m
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£764Qatar Airways
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14:05 - 10:30
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18h 25m
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12:35 - 06:00
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19h 25m
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£765Qatar Airways
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23h 55m
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£766KLM
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Lufthansa flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Our best Lufthansa deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flight tickets
Lufthansa
23 Aug
EDI06:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
29h 30m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
6 Sept
CPT14:15Cape Town Intl
51h 10m
2 stops
EDI16:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
£858
Lufthansa
17 Jun
EDI17:50Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 50m
2 stops
CPT12:40Cape Town Intl
23 Jun
CPT14:15Cape Town Intl
51h 10m
2 stops
EDI16:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
£941

KLM flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
1 Jul
EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 40m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
22 Jul
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
34h 15m
1 stop
EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
£748
KLM
1 Jul
EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 40m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
12 Jul
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
36h 00m
1 stop
EDI10:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
£756
KLM
27 Jun
EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 40m
1 stop
CPT21:25Cape Town Intl
7 Jul
CPT23:15Cape Town Intl
36h 00m
1 stop
EDI10:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
£762

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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

06:00-22:10

1 stop15h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

00:10-08:35

1 stop33h 25m

£690

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

06:10-21:15

1 stop37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

12:15-10:05

1 stop23h 50m

£708

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

11:10-09:25

2 stops21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

00:10-16:45

1 stop17h 35m

£732

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/7

05:45-21:25

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/7

23:15-08:30

1 stop34h 15m

£748

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/7

05:45-21:25

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

23:15-10:15

1 stop36h 00m

£756

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£760

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/6

05:45-21:25

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-10:15

1 stop36h 00m

£762
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

14:05-10:30

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£764

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

14:05-10:30

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£765

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/6

05:45-21:25

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-22:10

1 stop23h 55m

£766

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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 £717.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh 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 £799 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 £706 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to Cape Town flight.

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Cheap Edinburgh to Cape Town (EDI to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

14h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town takes 14h 40m
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Edinburgh to Cape Town.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

  • 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. 14h 40m 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.

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Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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SWISSPriceFrom £576Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,968 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £598Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,527 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £598Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,410 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £615Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,049 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £644Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,598 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £666Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,729 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £722Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,031 reviews
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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
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