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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 879 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.614 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 614 €, select.

Cape Town.616 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 616 €, select.

Cape Town.632 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 632 €, select.

Cape Town.671 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 671 €, select.

Cape Town.696 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 696 €, select.

Cape Town.700 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 700 €, select.

Cape Town.710 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 710 €, select.

Cape Town.736 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 736 €, select.

Cape Town.743 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 743 €, select.

Cape Town.788 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 788 €, select.

Cape Town.796 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 796 €, select.

Cape Town.802 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 802 €, select.

Cape Town.807 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 807 €, select.

Cape Town.812 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 812 €, select.

Cape Town.832 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 832 €, select.

Cape Town.833 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 833 €, select.

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Edinburgh to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town is 614 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Edinburgh to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from 614 €.

How many flights are there a week from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between EDI and CPT include:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

298 € is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. A return flight starts from 614 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from EDI to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from EDI to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to EDI:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Consider staying in a hotel close to CPT if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Cape Town's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week before you travel.

Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

From Cape Town Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Cape Town. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to CPT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Travel around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its leading sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.