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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh from $721

MEL — EDI
30 Oct — 6 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Sat 7/1101:30 -
2 stops32h 15m
Sun 22/1107:35 -
2 stops49h 45m
Deal found 27/9$1,470
Mon 9/1101:30 -
2 stops43h 35m
Tue 17/1113:00 -
2 stops44h 20m
Deal found 26/9$1,481
Fri 20/1101:30 -
2 stops43h 35m
Sat 5/1218:05 -
2 stops39h 15m
Deal found 28/9$1,560
Sun 25/1022:30 -
2 stops32h 55m
Tue 10/1106:10 -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 29/9$1,566
Tue 27/1022:30 -
2 stops31h 45m
Tue 3/1106:10 -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 27/9$1,643
Sat 24/1022:30 -
2 stops32h 35m
Sat 7/1106:15 -
2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 25/9$1,649
Fri 13/1101:30 -
2 stops30h 05m
Sat 21/1117:05 -
2 stops26h 45m
Deal found 30/9$1,654
Mon 9/1118:20 -
2 stops33h 30m
Mon 16/1106:05 -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 25/9$1,659
Sun 1/1101:30 -
2 stops31h 45m
Sat 28/1114:05 -
2 stops30h 25m
Deal found 27/9$1,700
Thu 15/1002:30 -
2 stops28h 45m
Mon 30/1106:05 -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 30/9$1,714
Sat 17/1002:30 -
2 stops30h 35m
Sat 7/1113:35 -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 30/9$1,729

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

$1,470

One-way from

$721

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,575
7/11-22/11
  • 7/11-22/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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31/10-31/12
  • 31/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($271 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

22:35-23:05

3 stops59h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$721

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 24/2

14:55-12:40

3 stops32h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$725

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 30/12

01:50-11:15

2 stops44h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,101

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 28/2

12:45-07:55

2 stops54h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,634

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 28/2

22:30-19:05

1 stop31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,753

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

07:45-15:20

3 stops42h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/11

16:20-20:45

2 stops41h 25m

$2,145

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

08:00-15:55

3 stops41h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/11

10:40-20:45

2 stops47h 05m

$2,147

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

22:35-15:20

2 stops27h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

16:20-05:40

3 stops50h 20m

$2,158

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

17:10-12:35

1 stop30h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

$2,335

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

15:10-09:40

2 stops29h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/1

16:20-20:45

2 stops41h 25m

$2,416

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh is 8 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 Airport to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh (average of $1,899). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,043). 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 Airport to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between $2,238 and $2,912 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,470 on Multiple Airlines (7 Nov–22 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Finnair, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,429 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,727 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,241 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,667 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from Melbourne. On average, Turnhouse has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 7 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 11.0 km from Edinburgh’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh can take about 29h 30m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,416. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Edinburgh is about 16892 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($1,249), British Airways ($1,261), and Finnair ($1,476) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh for 49% less than the average price by searching for these 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.

  • 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 Airport to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh (average of $1,899). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,043). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,249Average$2,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,261Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest$1,476Average$2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,582Average$1,970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,940Average$2,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,403Average$2,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,405Average$2,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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