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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh from $580

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — EDI
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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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 2 August 2026.

Wed 11/1115:30
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops37h 20m
Finnair
Thu 3/1208:10
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops36h 10m
Finnair
Deal found 28/7$1,682
Wed 23/921:35
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 26/1010:40
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops47h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,690
Sun 1/1115:30
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops37h 20m
Finnair
Sat 7/1108:10
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops36h 10m
Finnair
Deal found 28/7$1,694
Fri 16/1013:00
MEL
-
EDI
3 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1120:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,720
Fri 4/906:00
MEL
-
EDI
3 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/906:20
EDI
-
MEL
3 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,730
Sun 16/811:00
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/806:00
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,748
Wed 2/919:40
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/915:25
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,862
Sun 6/910:20
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/905:40
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,909

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,682

One-way from

$580

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,505
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 11/11-3/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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10/8
  • 10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 2 August 2026.
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MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

21:35-09:45

2 stops45h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/10

16:20-05:40

3 stops50h 20m

$1,923

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

22:35-09:45

2 stops45h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

16:20-11:15

2 stops31h 55m

$1,956

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

15:30-21:50

3 stops41h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

08:10-07:20

2 stops36h 10m

$2,115

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

15:10-09:40

2 stops53h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

10:40-20:40

2 stops47h 00m

$2,119
Fastest return journey

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

16:55-13:05

2 stops31h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

07:30-17:50

1 stop23h 20m

$2,196

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

07:00-16:00

3 stops42h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/10

10:45-09:50

2 stops37h 05m

$2,198

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

21:35-16:00

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

17:00-04:40

3 stops50h 40m

$2,286

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

23:45-13:40

1 stop23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

14:05-17:50

1 stop40h 45m

$2,462

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

22:45-06:25

1 stop40h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/8

16:30-08:50

2 stops31h 20m

$2,478
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

13:00-12:40

2 stops32h 40m

$807

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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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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 34 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 $2,183). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,917). 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 $2,284 and $2,654 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,682 on Finnair (11 Nov–3 Dec).

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 2 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Virgin Australia, andQatar Airways 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
3,637 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
468 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,135 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,637 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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?

    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 9 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 31h 10m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,196. 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, Finnair ($1,468), Etihad Airways ($1,571), and Turkish Airlines ($1,573) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $818 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $894 and $1,123, 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 Airport to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh (average of $2,183). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,917). 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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Fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 2 August 2026.
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Top 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Discover the top 9 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 2 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$1,468Average$2,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,571Average$1,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,573Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,656Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,969Average$2,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,115Average$2,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,203Average$2,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,382Average$2,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,391Average$3,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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