Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average return price of R15 169.

Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

Emirates, British Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Edinburgh according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl?

Lufthansa and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 30m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Paris (CDG) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 53m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Edinburgh and Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of October 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R7 079 Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town in 2026/27

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7:55 - 7:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m2 stops Dublin Zurich

23:10 - 20:10CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 348Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Fri, Jan 22

13:10 - 7:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 30m2 stops Dublin Munich Franz Josef Strauss

11:30 - 8:10CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 40m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 364Multiple Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 21

13:10 - 7:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 30m2 stops Dublin Munich Franz Josef Strauss

11:20 - 17:25CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 05m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 364Multiple Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 20

7:55 - 7:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m2 stops Dublin Zurich

11:30 - 20:15CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 45m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 381Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 21

9:45 - 7:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 55m2 stops Dublin Munich Franz Josef Strauss

23:10 - 20:10CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 611Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 22

7:55 - 7:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m2 stops Dublin Zurich

23:10 - 19:40CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 644Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 26

9:45 - 17:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 40m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

23:10 - 21:35CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 25m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin

R12 677Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

7:55 - 7:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 40m2 stops Dublin Zurich

11:30 - 20:50CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 694Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 25

5:40 - 22:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 16:05CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 476KLM

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Feb 1

5:40 - 22:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:25 - 16:05CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 476KLM

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

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British Airways flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Our best British Airways deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flight tickets

British Airways

Jan 5

EDI16:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 05m

1 stop

CPT10:20Cape Town Intl

Jan 17

CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

17h 15m

1 stop

EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 813

British Airways

Jan 5

EDI11:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 00m

1 stop

CPT8:05Cape Town Intl

Jan 12

CPT20:40Cape Town Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 846

British Airways

Nov 5

EDI18:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m

1 stop

CPT12:10Cape Town Intl

Nov 12

CPT20:40Cape Town Intl

18h 05m

1 stop

EDI12:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

R17 484

KLM flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Our best KLM deals on Edinburgh to Cape Town flight tickets

KLM

Nov 5

EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 20m

1 stop

CPT5:45Cape Town Intl

Nov 12

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

20h 05m

2 stops

EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

R15 542

KLM

Oct 26

EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 15m

1 stop

CPT22:40Cape Town Intl

Nov 9

CPT0:30Cape Town Intl

21h 30m

1 stop

EDI20:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

R15 756

KLM

Nov 5

EDI9:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 55m

2 stops

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 12

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

23h 40m

2 stops

EDI16:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

R16 069

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/1

7:55-7:35

2 stops21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

23:10-20:10

1 stop23h 00m

R12 348

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

13:10-7:40

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/12

11:30-8:10

1 stop22h 40m

R12 364

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

13:10-7:40

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

11:20-17:25

1 stop32h 05m

R12 364

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/1

7:55-7:35

2 stops21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

11:30-20:15

1 stop34h 45m

R12 381

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/1

9:45-7:40

2 stops43h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

23:10-20:10

1 stop23h 00m

R12 611

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/1

7:55-7:35

2 stops21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/1

23:10-19:40

1 stop22h 30m

R12 644

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

9:45-17:25

2 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

23:10-21:35

2 stops24h 25m

R12 677

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/1

7:55-7:35

2 stops21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/1

11:30-20:50

1 stop35h 20m

R12 694

Fastest return journey

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 29/11

5:40-22:40

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

R15 476

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

5:40-22:40

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

R15 476

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Edinburgh and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R16 735 to R20 283.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 348.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Edinburgh, with most prices found around R16 892. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of May, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R17 484.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R18 893 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Edinburgh for as low as R16 579 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Edinburgh to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to Cape Town flight.

How have Edinburgh to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Edinburgh to Cape Town flights are approximately 43% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Cheap Edinburgh to Cape Town (EDI to CPT) flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R7 079
Fastest flight time	15h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is R7 079. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 348.

The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town takes 15h 50m

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl by plane?
A flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cape Town Intl will travel around 10195,6 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 15h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of October 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Edinburgh to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Edinburgh to Cape Town is KLM (100% of total bookings).

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R15 855	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 590 reviews		Search KLM flights

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Paarl

Hermanus

Gordon's Bay

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

Porterville

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