CPT - EDI

£564 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£564
Overall average: £638
Emirates
Thu 5/3Mon 16/3
CPT - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£4,439
Typical prices: £259-£542
Emirates
Mon 23/3
CPT - EDI • 1 stop
Top airlines
Emirates
Cheapest • from £564 (return)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 2% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 11% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh (CPT-EDI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
31h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:55 - 11:40
EDI
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CPT
36h 45m
1 stop
£564Emirates
Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
26h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:55 - 11:40
EDI
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CPT
36h 45m
1 stop
£621Emirates
Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
26h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:55 - 11:40
EDI
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CPT
36h 45m
1 stop
£623Emirates
Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
26h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:55 - 16:45
EDI
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CPT
17h 50m
1 stop
£626Emirates
Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
31h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:55 - 11:40
EDI
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CPT
36h 45m
1 stop
£630Emirates
Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
31h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:55 - 11:40
EDI
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CPT
36h 45m
1 stop
£632Emirates
Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
31h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:55 - 11:40
EDI
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CPT
36h 45m
1 stop
£633Emirates
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:00
CPT
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EDI
28h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 17:30
EDI
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CPT
25h 10m
1 stop
£634Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
31h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:55 - 11:40
EDI
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CPT
36h 45m
1 stop
£635Emirates
Thu, 16 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 09:40
CPT
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EDI
18h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:55 - 11:50
EDI
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CPT
17h 55m
1 stop
£659Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh is January, where tickets cost £581 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £710 and £701 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight£564
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh was £4,439 for a one-way ticket and £564 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, 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 Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh are Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £607 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £606 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Edinburgh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3736 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
Airline reviews

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jan 2026
DOH - SAW
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Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

It was little disheartening and disappointing. Although flight staff did a good job. But customer service didn’t do anything to resolve my issue.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Turkish Airlines was great. My new layover was over 18 hours due to inclement weather back home in Washington DC and the airlines provided me with a hotel room and dinner voucher during my layover

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

Bad sitting every flight not good experience with food either

I am always amazed with the great service they offer on their regional and international flights

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

PLEASE GIVRE US PERMISSION TO BOOK SEAT NUMBER EVEN WITH FEES

To be prepared for being treated with disrespect by the ground crew.

The crew was not professional enough for that time. Multimedia connection had a problem frequently

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

Mumbai airport is a nightmare! Especially going from domestic to international terminal (2). I almost missed my flight. Then i could not check in because I purchased on kayak to British airways and my first flight was an indigo (non partner). So they called me when I was at the security outside the terminal and told me I had a middle seat, not what I paid for! After talking to the desk agent, they could not help but it finally worked out. A bit stressful for no reason. Probably never buy from kayak again this type pf complicated tickets (multi cities).

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

Easy, straightforward boarding process. Flight attendant was lovely and attentive, food was delicious - especially dinner, I had the roasted chicken in a mushroom sauce with potatoes - and entertainment selection was top notch. I would fly with BA again.

We waited at BOS at the gate for an hour and couldn’t get a drink or anything. Once in the air the service, food and ride was excellent.

Crew was good. Seat was worn but overall okay. The infotainment system is outdated and needs to be updated. BA should provide free WiFi for club world/business class passengers.

I really liked it when the First Officer mentioned that we could see Paris out of the window on the left.

Pilot announcements were clear. Boarding is too slow compared to budget carriers.

My enetertainmnet screen was broken. Lost my bags. Almost missed my flight do to connection issues with (despite a request) ZERO help from crew. Food was edible. Potatoes pretty good even

This review if for American Airlines. From London to LA, British Airways customers flew American Airlines and there was a small incident on the plane with a customer that was sitting next to me. She had a gluten free meal which she selected online. The flight attendant brought her food and both times, it contained gluten (bread, cracker) and by the second time, the customer mentioned about the issue to the flight attendant because she is highly allergic to gluten. Customer was very gentle and just wanted to note that both her meals contained gluten on the tray. The whole situation could have ended really well if flight attendant just apologized and mentioned she would relay the message to the responsible party. Instead, she entered defensive mode and started making some BS excuse about how the cracker that was supposed to be mine, fell onto her tray instead. Mind me, I already had that cracker on my tray. I doubt I would be given two. Also, she mentioned that the bread from the previous meal was gluten free. REALLY? I ate that bread and it tasted like it had PLENTY of gluten. The whole situation was handled so poorly, not only by that one flight attendant, but by 2 others. The reason I intervened is because the customer sitting next to me was tearing and all she did was mention the mistake which could have cause her health great damage, and instead she received attacks and excuses. AA, you should train your employees how to better handle situations like this. A 'well, I don't see why this problem is a big deal since you (the customer with allergies) read the ingredients and avoided eating the cracker that "accidentally fell" from the tray of the customer sitting next to you,' should not have been coming out of a flight attendant's mouth.

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