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Cheapest return fare
R12 614
Typical prices: R13 569-R16 480
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/9Wed 23/9
CPT - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 097
Typical prices: R5 337-R7 650
British Airways
Mon 28/12
CPT - EDI • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Edinburgh. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R14 260 (return)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 14h 21m (one-way)
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 9% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh (CPT-EDI)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 23
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0:10 - 20:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 20m1 stop London Gatwick
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6:00 - 22:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 10m1 stop London Gatwick
R12 614Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Oct 11
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0:10 - 20:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 20m1 stop London Gatwick
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21:15 - 22:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 55m1 stop London Gatwick
R12 728Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Fri, Mar 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:55 - 9:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 45m1 stop Istanbul
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10:40 - 23:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 20m1 stop Istanbul
R13 601Turkish Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 20:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
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22:00 - 11:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
R14 216Emirates
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29
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20:00 - 20:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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20:55 - 16:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R14 296Emirates
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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10:40 - 14:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
49h 55m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 393Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:40 - 23:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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5:45 - 21:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R15 267KLM
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:40 - 23:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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5:45 - 21:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R15 428KLM
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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18:55 - 9:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
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16:30 - 17:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 526British Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29
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18:50 - 8:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
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16:20 - 12:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
R15 558British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Edinburgh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Edinburgh from Cape Town usually cost between R13 803 and R17 369 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R12 614 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 13–Sept 23).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh is February, where tickets cost R13 585 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R16 900 and R16 237 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

R12 097
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh was R12 097 for a one-way ticket and R12 614 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    Cape Town airport is called Cape Town Intl and the only airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Turnhouse.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Edinburgh, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, Qatar Airways or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh are Qatar Airways and British Airways. With an average price for the route of R14 151 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R15 738 and an overall rating of 6,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

    In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cape Town to Edinburgh were found on Turkish Airlines (R13 601) and Emirates (R14 216).

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cape Town (CPT)
Edinburgh (EDI)