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Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in November.

Edinburgh to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Edinburgh to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundAED 2,698
Cheapest month to flyNovember
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Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Edinburgh to Cape Town is AED 2,699. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Edinburgh to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from AED 2,699.
There are no flights flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town, as of May 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cape Town is usually November.
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 Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

The primary airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport, situated around 20 km outside of the city. If you are looking to make the trip from Edinburgh to Cape Town there are not currently any direct flights available, although as Edinburgh Airport grows new routes may open up in the future.

* This information is correct as of August 2017

Airport Information - Arriving

Cape Town International Airport is comprised of a single passenger terminal, with arrivals handled on the lower floors and departures managed on the upper floors. Once your flight has touched down at the airport, you can easily journey into the center of Cape Town on the MyCiti bus network, although taxis and car rental are available if you would rather travel to your destination directly. You’ll find a wide range of things to do at the airport including a broad selection of shops offering everything from duty-free and designer goods to travel essentials, while there are also plenty of places to enjoy a meal or a quick drink. The airport also offers free Wi-Fi for up to four hours at a time so you can stay connected to friends and colleagues.

Airport Information - Departing

Edinburgh Airport is Scotland’s busiest airport located under 10 km from central Edinburgh. The airport itself is comprised of a single passenger terminal and offers plenty of facilities and amenities such as restaurants, pubs, cafés and a wide variety of shops. If you don’t want to take a taxi, you can travel to the airport from central Edinburgh on public transport including by tram or local bus. Other amenities available at the airport include complimentary Wi-Fi for up to two hours and even an on-site spa to freshen up before your journey.

What to Expect in Cape Town

In Cape Town the coolest time of year is between June and September when temperatures are usually under 20C, although throughout the rest of the year you can expect highs in the mid-20s. Although most EU nationals are able to enter South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days, UAE citizens will first need to arrange a visa before making the trip.

Further reading on Cape Town

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