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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £333

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17:00 - 21:55
EDI
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CPT
26h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:55 - 10:40
CPT
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EDI
28h 45m
1 stop
£676Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
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05:50 - 13:35
EDI
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CPT
29h 45m
3 stops
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14:25 - 07:50
CPT
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EDI
43h 25m
3 stops
£677Kenya Airways
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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07:40 - 07:40
EDI
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CPT
46h 00m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
09:25 - 18:55
CPT
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EDI
35h 30m
1 stop
£678SWISS
Sat, 14 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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06:00 - 05:50
EDI
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CPT
21h 50m
1 stop
Air France Logo
07:55 - 21:35
CPT
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EDI
15h 40m
1 stop
£680Air France
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Air France Logo
11:40 - 05:50
EDI
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CPT
16h 10m
1 stop
Air France Logo
07:55 - 10:40
CPT
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EDI
28h 45m
1 stop
£681Air France
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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11:15 - 10:00
EDI
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CPT
20h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:30 - 16:15
CPT
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EDI
23h 45m
2 stops
£683Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
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05:50 - 05:50
EDI
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CPT
22h 00m
2 stops
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12:00 - 10:40
CPT
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EDI
24h 40m
2 stops
£684Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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10:40 - 11:50
EDI
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CPT
24h 10m
1 stop
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16:35 - 09:40
CPT
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EDI
18h 05m
1 stop
£685Turkish Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Thu, 21 May
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08:40 - 10:00
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CPT
23h 20m
1 stop
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12:30 - 10:00
CPT
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EDI
23h 30m
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£687Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
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09:20 - 13:35
EDI
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CPT
26h 15m
3 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 23:10
CPT
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EDI
34h 45m
3 stops
£690Kenya Airways
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

Air France flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Our best Air France deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flight tickets
Air France
13 Mar
EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 50m
1 stop
CPT05:50Cape Town Intl
20 Mar
CPT07:55Cape Town Intl
15h 40m
1 stop
EDI21:35Edinburgh Turnhouse
£680
Air France
5 Mar
EDI11:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 10m
1 stop
CPT05:50Cape Town Intl
16 Mar
CPT07:55Cape Town Intl
28h 45m
1 stop
EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
£681

Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
4 May
EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
21 May
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
£685
Turkish Airlines
13 May
EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 10m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
17 May
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
£746

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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

17:00-21:55

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

07:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

£676

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

05:50-13:35

3 stops29h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

14:25-07:50

3 stops43h 25m

£677

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

07:40-07:40

2 stops46h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

09:25-18:55

1 stop35h 30m

£678

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

06:00-05:50

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/3

07:55-21:35

1 stop15h 40m

£680

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

11:40-05:50

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

07:55-10:40

1 stop28h 45m

£681

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

11:15-10:00

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

18:30-16:15

2 stops23h 45m

£683

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

05:50-05:50

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

12:00-10:40

2 stops24h 40m

£684

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

10:40-11:50

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-09:40

1 stop18h 05m

£685

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

08:40-10:00

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

12:30-10:00

1 stop23h 30m

£687

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

09:20-13:35

3 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

14:25-23:10

3 stops34h 45m

£690

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

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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 £662.

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 £765 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 £683 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 8% 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 January 2026, prices for Edinburgh to Cape Town flights are approximately 49% 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

Fastest flight time

24h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town takes 24h 10m
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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  • 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. 24h 10m 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 £533Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,443 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £552Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,863 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £594Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,209 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £598Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,749 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £598Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,528 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom £607Free CancellationRating
6.8
294 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £625Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,730 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £702Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,705 reviews
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Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

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