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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town from £413

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05:40 - 21:30
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Mon, 4 May - Fri, 15 May
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£657Multiple Airlines
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£688Multiple Airlines
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£691Multiple 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
23 Sept
EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 05m
1 stop
CPT10:15Cape Town Intl
30 Sept
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
19h 10m
1 stop
EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
£747
Qatar Airways
30 Apr
EDI09:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 45m
1 stop
CPT13:10Cape Town Intl
6 May
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
20h 45m
1 stop
EDI15:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
£751
Qatar Airways
4 Jun
EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 15m
1 stop
CPT13:10Cape Town Intl
11 Jun
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
20h 35m
1 stop
EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse
£755

Kenya Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
4 May
EDI05:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
30h 55m
3 stops
CPT13:35Cape Town Intl
21 May
CPT14:25Cape Town Intl
43h 05m
3 stops
EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,155
Kenya Airways
4 May
EDI05:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 20m
2 stops
CPT06:00Cape Town Intl
21 May
CPT14:25Cape Town Intl
43h 05m
3 stops
EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,158
Kenya Airways
4 May
EDI05:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 20m
2 stops
CPT06:00Cape Town Intl
21 May
CPT14:25Cape Town Intl
33h 45m
3 stops
EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,440

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EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

05:40-21:30

1 stop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

19:30-23:15

2 stops28h 45m

£609

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

05:40-21:30

1 stop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

18:25-20:05

1 stop26h 40m

£614

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

05:40-21:30

1 stop14h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

19:30-21:25

3 stops26h 55m

£636

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

07:45-17:30

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

00:10-07:10

2 stops32h 00m

£657

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

07:45-17:30

2 stops32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

00:10-07:10

2 stops32h 00m

£667

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

06:05-17:30

3 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

00:10-07:10

2 stops32h 00m

£677

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

06:05-17:30

3 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

00:10-07:10

2 stops32h 00m

£688
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

19:25-17:30

2 stops21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

00:10-17:20

1 stop18h 10m

£691

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

12:45-13:10

3 stops47h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/6

19:30-22:05

3 stops27h 35m

£692

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

15:20-13:10

3 stops44h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

19:30-23:20

2 stops28h 50m

£701

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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 £707.

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 £787 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 £689 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 3% 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

18h 05m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town takes 18h 05m
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. 18h 05m 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 £569Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,926 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £591Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,508 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £606Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,329 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £609Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,947 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £637Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,579 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £660Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,727 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £714Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,911 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
Franschhoek
Stellenbosch
Somerset West
Gordon's Bay
Hermanus
Paarl
Simon's Town

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