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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £321

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07:55 - 07:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 40m2 stops Dublin Zurich
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23:10 - 20:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 00m1 stop London Gatwick
£560Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan
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13:10 - 07:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
40h 30m2 stops Dublin Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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11:30 - 08:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 40m1 stop London Gatwick
£561Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
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16:15 - 10:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
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22:10 - 13:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
£626British Airways
Tue, 5 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
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11:05 - 08:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
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20:40 - 13:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
£628British Airways
Tue, 5 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
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11:30 - 06:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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08:30 - 22:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£676Air France
Sat, 16 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
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11:30 - 06:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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08:30 - 22:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£685Air France
Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb
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05:40 - 22:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:25 - 16:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
£702KLM
Sun, 29 Nov - Mon, 1 Feb
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05:40 - 22:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:25 - 16:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
£702KLM
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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10:40 - 23:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 20m1 stop Istanbul
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17:15 - 09:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 25m1 stop Istanbul
£710Turkish Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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16:20 - 23:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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17:15 - 15:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 05m1 stop Istanbul
£726Turkish Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

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British Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flight tickets
British Airways
5 Jan
EDI16:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 05m
1 stop
CPT10:20Cape Town Intl
17 Jan
CPT22:10Cape Town Intl
17h 15m
1 stop
EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
£626
British Airways
5 Jan
EDI11:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 00m
1 stop
CPT08:05Cape Town Intl
12 Jan
CPT20:40Cape Town Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
£628
British Airways
5 Nov
EDI18:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 55m
1 stop
CPT12:10Cape Town Intl
12 Nov
CPT20:40Cape Town Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
EDI12:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
£793

KLM flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flight tickets
KLM
5 Nov
EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 20m
1 stop
CPT05:45Cape Town Intl
12 Nov
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
20h 05m
2 stops
EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
£705
KLM
26 Oct
EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 15m
1 stop
CPT22:40Cape Town Intl
9 Nov
CPT00:30Cape Town Intl
21h 30m
1 stop
EDI20:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£715
KLM
5 Nov
EDI09:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 55m
2 stops
CPT06:25Cape Town Intl
12 Nov
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
23h 40m
2 stops
EDI16:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£729

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/1

07:55-07:35

2 stops21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

23:10-20:10

1 stop23h 00m

£560

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

13:10-07:40

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/12

11:30-08:10

1 stop22h 40m

£561

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/1

16:15-10:20

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/1

22:10-13:25

1 stop17h 15m

£626

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/1

11:05-08:05

1 stop19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

20:40-13:25

1 stop18h 45m

£628
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/1

11:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

08:30-22:15

1 stop15h 45m

£676

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/1

11:30-06:25

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/2

08:30-22:15

1 stop15h 45m

£685

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 29/11

05:40-22:40

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

£702

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

05:40-22:40

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

£702

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/12

10:40-23:00

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

17:15-09:40

1 stop18h 25m

£710

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/11

16:20-23:00

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

17:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

£726

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £759 to £920.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £543.

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 January instead. Flights to Cape Town in January, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around £793.

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 £857 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 £752 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% 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 2026, prices for Edinburgh to Cape Town flights are approximately 43% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

£321

Fastest flight time

15h 50m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £321. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £560.
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town takes 15h 50m
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. 15h 50m 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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LufthansaPriceFrom £613Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,292 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £627Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,460 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £646Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,709 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £655Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,654 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £682Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,590 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £760Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,267 reviews
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