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Cheapest return flight
£851
Typical prices: £937-£1,425
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Thu 8/11Fri 23/11
MEL - EDI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£273
Typical prices: £505-£828
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Sat 3/2
MEL - EDI • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne Airport and Edinburgh. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
13 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 27% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL)
Cheapest • Avg £1,156 (return)
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Shortest trip • 23h 23m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh (MEL-EDI)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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18:05 - 17:55MEL  Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Berlin Brandenburg
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12:45 - 10:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne
34h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Shanghai Pu Dong
£851Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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15:00 - 10:05MEL  Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
30h 05m2 stops Beijing Capital London Gatwick
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08:30 - 07:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne
35h 55m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Singapore Changi
£853Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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13:25 - 14:25MEL  Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Vienna Intl
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13:25 - 10:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne
34h 10m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Fuzhou Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
£865Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
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13:25 - 14:25MEL  Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Vienna Intl
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13:25 - 10:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne
34h 10m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Fuzhou Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
£866Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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13:25 - 14:25MEL  Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Vienna Intl
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13:25 - 10:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne
33h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Shanghai Pu Dong
£877Multiple Airlines
Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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13:25 - 22:55MEL  Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
44h 30m3 stops Singapore Changi Athens Eleftherios V. Bergamo Orio Al Serio
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12:20 - 10:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne
35h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
£897Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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08:30 - 10:30MEL  Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
37h 00m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Guangzhou Baiyun Paris Charles de Gaulle
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12:20 - 10:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne
35h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
£897Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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17:10 - 06:00MEL  Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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20:40 - 17:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne
34h 10m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl
£902Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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12:00 - 10:05MEL  Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
33h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong London Gatwick
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13:40 - 10:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne
33h 20m2 stops London Gatwick Shanghai Pu Dong
£903Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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09:20 - 10:45MEL  Melbourne-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 25m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Guangzhou Baiyun Paris Charles de Gaulle
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06:00 - 07:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-MEL Melbourne
38h 25m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Singapore Changi
£903Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh at £891 return.
•December (£1,532) and June (£1,424) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh the cheapest?

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£273
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 30% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh

When to book flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh.

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

    A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh takes 00m, covering 10,496 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh flight?

    Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh range from £937 to £1,425, with an average of £1,219 over the past 12 months. Anything below £937 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £1,219 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £851 to £8,501. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £371, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI)?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • GREEN MOTION
    • DRIVALIA
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

    Flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh pass through?

    One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 74% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 25% of one-stop connections
    • Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £1,034 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £1,346, a difference of £312.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 23m, compared to 23h 27m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 27h 12m via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

  • What is the time difference between Melbourne Airport and Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh is 11 hours behind Melbourne Airport (British Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Edinburgh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh Castle, and Usher Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £1,034, about £312 less than Friday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 15% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh trip for February. Fares historically average £891 return in that month – typically £641 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
    • Moxy Edinburgh Airport
    • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG

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