Cheap flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh from $527

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — EDI
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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Best flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

Sun 8/215:00MEL - EDI
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/216:20EDI - MEL
3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$1,472
Sat 16/521:35MEL - EDI
2 stops27h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 26/516:55EDI - MEL
2 stops33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,710
Wed 27/514:50MEL - EDI
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/616:55EDI - MEL
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,521
Sat 16/521:35MEL - EDI
2 stops27h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 27/510:40EDI - MEL
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,710
Sat 2/521:35MEL - EDI
2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/516:55EDI - MEL
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$1,594
Sun 10/523:30MEL - EDI
2 stops49h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 24/516:55EDI - MEL
2 stops33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,713
Thu 14/512:00MEL - EDI
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/616:55EDI - MEL
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$1,632
Sun 10/513:25MEL - EDI
2 stops35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 26/516:55EDI - MEL
2 stops33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,713

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,475

One-way from

$527

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,903
8/2-22/2
  • 8/2-22/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
17/1
  • 17/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

15:00-10:00

2 stops30h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/2

16:20-08:30

3 stops29h 10m

$1,472

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

14:50-09:40

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

16:55-06:15

2 stops28h 20m

$1,521

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

21:35-09:40

2 stops45h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/5

16:55-06:20

2 stops28h 25m

$1,594

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

12:00-09:40

2 stops30h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

16:55-06:15

2 stops28h 20m

$1,632

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

21:35-15:55

2 stops27h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/5

16:55-11:15

2 stops33h 20m

$1,710

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

21:35-15:55

2 stops27h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

10:40-11:15

2 stops39h 35m

$1,710

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

23:30-15:55

2 stops49h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/5

16:55-11:15

2 stops33h 20m

$1,713

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

13:25-15:55

2 stops35h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/5

16:55-11:15

2 stops33h 20m

$1,713

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

20:15-16:20

3 stops55h 05m

$527

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

13:00-19:00

2 stops39h 00m

$760

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh (average of $1,458). Flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 28 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Virgin Australia, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to Edinburgh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh from Melbourne, you will be flying to Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 11.0 km from the centre of Edinburgh. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Turnhouse per day from 10 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Malaysia Airlines, at $1,470, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh one-way?

    $877 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $1,113 and $1,286, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh (average of $1,458). Flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for Melbourne to Edinburgh

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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,470Average$1,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,534Average$1,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,605Average$2,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,644Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,714Average$2,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,946Average$2,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,969Average$2,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,060Average$2,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapest$2,206Average$2,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,214Average$2,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Search Virgin Australia flights

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