How long is the flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

For as low as $1,774, Turkish Airlines can have you in Edinburgh from Melbourne in 27h 20m. There are 16892 km between Melbourne and Edinburgh. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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

Turkish Airlines, at $1,428, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Malaysia Airlines. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

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

$839 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 $1,059 and $1,224, respectively. Find deals

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Virgin Australia. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

When flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Edinburgh flights typically cost between $1,812 and $2,342 in April. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,442 on Multiple Airlines (20 Apr-30 Apr). Find deals

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Wed 18/1115:35

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EDI

2 stops37h 15m

Finnair

Wed 2/1208:10

EDI

MEL

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Finnair

Deal found 21/2$1,374

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MEL

EDI

3 stops43h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 10/1119:40

EDI

MEL

3 stops41h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,439

Mon 20/412:00

MEL

EDI

2 stops36h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 30/416:55

EDI

MEL

2 stops33h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 22/2$1,442

Thu 14/512:00

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EDI

2 stops54h 40m

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Deal found 21/2$1,465

Mon 18/512:00

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Deal found 21/2$1,483

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2 stops28h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 23/2$1,489

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2 stops32h 05m

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MEL

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Deal found 21/2$1,490

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Deal found 21/2$1,497

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2 stops42h 30m

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MEL

2 stops34h 30m

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Deal found 21/2$1,506

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Round-trip from	$1,442
One-way from	$637
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,176

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Thu 14/5

12:00-09:40

2 stops54h 40m

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Thu 4/6

16:55-11:15

2 stops33h 20m

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15:55-09:40

2 stops50h 45m

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10:40-11:15

2 stops39h 35m

$1,691

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MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

21:35-15:55

2 stops27h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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16:55-08:20

2 stops54h 25m

$1,774

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MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

17:20-12:15

2 stops27h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/4

10:40-06:15

2 stops34h 35m

$2,012

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MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

13:25-09:40

2 stops29h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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07:55-16:50

1 stop23h 55m

$2,217

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MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

15:10-06:25

1 stop24h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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07:55-16:50

1 stop23h 55m

$2,410

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MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

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10:55-10:35

2 stops56h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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12:30-08:15

3 stops58h 45m

$2,482

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MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

15:45-06:25

1 stop23h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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15:00-22:10

1 stop22h 10m

$2,607

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MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

09:15-12:20

3 stops36h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

13:10-04:55

3 stops30h 45m

$2,690

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MEL - EDI

MELEDI

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Fri 1/5

21:30-18:45

2 stops54h 15m

$662

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

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 $1,252). Flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,901). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,533 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,533 reviews

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Very Good

3,533 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

445 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,533 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,742 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,533 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,416 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,533 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,762 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,533 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

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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.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh?
For as low as $1,774, Turkish Airlines can have you in Edinburgh from Melbourne in 27h 20m. There are 16892 km between Melbourne and Edinburgh. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh round-trip?
Turkish Airlines, at $1,428, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Malaysia Airlines. 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?
$839 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 $1,059 and $1,224, 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 $1,252). Flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,901). 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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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,428	Average$2,217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,434	Average$1,736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,476	Average$1,498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,555	Average$1,644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest$1,632	Average$2,066	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,853	Average$2,496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,874	Average$2,076	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,039	Average$2,320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,112	Average$2,370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,152	Average$2,459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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