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Cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. 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 Duration18 h and 30 mFlights between Edinburgh and Cape Town take, on average, 18 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£497Cheapest price for a flight between Edinburgh and Cape Town found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportEdinburgh AirportWhen flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Destination airportCape Town International AirportFor the route from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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

One-way average Price£1035The average price for a flight Edinburgh - Cape Town at Opodo is £1035, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 22.1 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP

Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 6,341 mi

Edinburgh airports

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

Cape Town airports

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

Book your Edinburgh to Cape Town flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town (South Africa) 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 £497, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Edinburgh to Cape Town takes roughly 16 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Edinburgh–Cape Town route

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

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

The weather in Cape Town

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cape Town, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 27ºC
Lows: down to 7ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: November
Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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

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 Cape Town. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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

When you fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town the average price is £1035. 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 Edinburgh to Cape Town at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town is 497 £. 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 Edinburgh to Cape Town?

The most popular months to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town are February, September and November, based on the searches of our customers.

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

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

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

The total flight time between Edinburgh and Cape Town is of around 18 h and 30 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 Cape Town compared to Edinburgh?

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

Which airports have flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town?

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

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

Qatar Airways

British Airways
Emirates

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