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Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration32 h and 15 mFlights between Cape Town and Edinburgh take, on average, 32 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£380Cheapest price for a flight between Cape Town and Edinburgh found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportCape Town International AirportWhen flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh

Destination airportEdinburgh AirportFor the route from Cape Town to Edinburgh

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh

One-way average Price£619The average price for a flight Cape Town - Edinburgh at Opodo is £619, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJanuaryAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Edinburgh when departing from Cape Town

Distance: 6,341 mi

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Edinburgh airports

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Book your Cape Town to Edinburgh flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £380, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Cape Town to Edinburgh takes roughly 17 h and 40 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cape Town–Edinburgh route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Arrival airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The weather in Edinburgh

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Edinburgh, temperatures average around 18ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 19ºC
Lows: down to 1ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: December
Driest month: April
Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Edinburgh. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

When you fly from Cape Town to Edinburgh the average price is £619. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 380 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

The most popular months to book a flight from Cape Town to Edinburgh are January, October and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

The best time of the year to go to Edinburgh when flying from Cape Town depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Edinburgh from Cape Town in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, August and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cape Town - Edinburgh.

How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

The total flight time between Cape Town and Edinburgh is of around 32 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,341.4 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Edinburgh compared to Cape Town?

While in Cape Town temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Edinburgh can experience temperatures up to 15º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 4º ºC in Edinburgh, compared to the 13º ºC average in Cape Town.

Which airports have flights between Cape Town and Edinburgh?

The main airport route flying between Cape Town and Edinburgh is: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Edinburgh Airport(EDI). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Cape Town to Edinburgh?

Qatar Airways

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines
British Airways

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