Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh from $791

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — EDI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in March or October, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,014

One-way from

$791

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,590
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/9-21/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
Search Deals
21/7
  • 21/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($191 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Mon 22/921:20MEL - EDI
2 stops27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 21/1010:35EDI - MEL
2 stops38h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,014
Sat 27/921:20MEL - EDI
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1016:50EDI - MEL
3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,048
Thu 25/910:55MEL - EDI
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 18/1011:30EDI - MEL
2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,102
Mon 21/711:00MEL - EDI
2 stops32h 45mChina Eastern
Mon 28/709:10EDI - MEL
2 stops42h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6$2,260
Mon 22/915:15MEL - EDI
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 20/1015:10EDI - MEL
1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6$2,297
Thu 18/911:00MEL - EDI
3 stops30h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 29/920:30EDI - MEL
2 stops50h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6$2,379
Wed 17/905:15MEL - EDI
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Mon 29/921:50EDI - MEL
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Deal found 11/6$2,455
Sun 21/915:15MEL - EDI
1 stop24h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 20/1007:55EDI - MEL
1 stop30h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/6$2,473
Thu 25/915:55MEL - EDI
2 stops37h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 20/1021:50EDI - MEL
1 stop22h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$2,648

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 22/9

21:20-15:50

2 stops27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/10

10:35-11:15

2 stops38h 40m

$2,014

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

21:20-09:35

2 stops45h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/10

16:50-08:05

3 stops29h 15m

$2,048

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

10:55-10:35

2 stops32h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/10

12:30-08:30

2 stops34h 00m

$2,102

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

11:00-10:45

2 stops32h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/7

09:10-12:40

2 stops42h 30m

$2,260

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 22/9

15:15-13:40

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/10

15:10-00:10

1 stop23h 00m

$2,297

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 18/9

11:00-08:25

3 stops30h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/9

20:30-08:10

2 stops50h 40m

$2,379

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

05:15-20:15

1 stop24h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/9

21:50-05:30

1 stop22h 40m

$2,455

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 21/9

22:45-13:40

1 stop23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/10

07:55-00:10

1 stop30h 15m

$2,473

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

15:55-20:15

2 stops37h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/10

21:50-06:30

1 stop22h 40m

$2,648

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 21/9

15:55-12:35

2 stops29h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/10

17:15-08:05

3 stops28h 50m

$2,995

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/6

Showing 1-10 of 18 results
1
2

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.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 9 June 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh (average of $1,361). Flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,933). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia from Melbourne to Edinburgh. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 12 different airlines.

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

    Turkish Airlines, at $2,014, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and China Eastern. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $936 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 China Eastern, with prices starting from $1,291 and $1,300, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh (average of $1,361). Flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,933). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Melbourne to Edinburgh

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Melbourne to Glasgow Intl flights
Melbourne to Edinburgh flights
Melbourne to Aberdeen flights
Melbourne to Inverness flights

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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,453Average$1,938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search China Southern flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,526Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,572Average$1,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Malaysia Airlines flights
China EasternCheapest$1,704Average$2,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Search China Eastern flights
FinnairCheapest$1,745Average$2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Finnair flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,847Average$2,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
LufthansaCheapest$1,859Average$2,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
British AirwaysCheapest$1,859Average$2,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,097Average$2,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,097Average$2,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

Deals for Melbourne to Edinburgh flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2025 Cheapflights