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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh from $682

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — EDI
10 Aug — 17 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 July 2026.

Mon 5/1022:35
MEL
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EDI
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1116:20
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,647
Wed 12/812:05
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/816:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,668
Tue 18/815:55
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/816:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,702
Thu 20/815:55
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/916:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,735
Fri 28/815:55
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/916:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,761
Sat 1/815:55
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/910:40
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,792
Sun 9/815:55
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/816:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,794
Thu 30/712:05
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/816:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,807
Tue 14/715:55
MEL
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EDI
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/716:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,808
Fri 31/715:55
MEL
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EDI
2 stops50h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/810:40
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,827

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 11 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,631

One-way from

$682

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December

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February

Average price

$2,422
15/8-25/8
  • 15/8-25/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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5/10
  • 5/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

15:55-09:40

2 stops50h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/8

16:55-08:50

2 stops30h 55m

$1,794

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

15:55-09:40

2 stops50h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/9

16:55-08:50

2 stops30h 55m

$1,853

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

12:00-09:40

2 stops54h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/10

16:55-09:20

2 stops54h 25m

$1,943

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

22:35-15:20

2 stops27h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/11

10:40-09:25

2 stops59h 45m

$2,005

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

15:55-09:40

2 stops50h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/9

16:55-04:40

3 stops50h 45m

$2,297

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Fri 28/8

15:55-09:40

2 stops50h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

16:55-04:40

3 stops50h 45m

$2,343

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

15:55-09:40

2 stops50h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/8

16:55-04:40

3 stops50h 45m

$2,343

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

11:00-20:55

2 stops42h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/8

05:40-09:00

2 stops42h 20m

$2,368

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

12:05-09:40

2 stops30h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

16:55-04:40

3 stops50h 45m

$2,408

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

15:35-17:50

2 stops37h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/11

12:40-07:15

3 stops31h 35m

$2,474

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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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 28 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh (average of $2,140). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,947). 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?

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 11 July 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
3,613 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,613 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,475 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
8,107 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,613 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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 8 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 54h 40m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,943. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Edinburgh is about 16892 km.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($1,568), Etihad Airways ($1,589), and British Airways ($1,686) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $828 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 $905 and $1,136, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh (average of $2,140). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,947). 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 11 July 2026.
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Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Discover the top 8 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 11 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,568Average$2,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,589Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,686Average$2,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,881Average$3,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,981Average$2,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,145Average$2,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,161Average$2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,229Average$2,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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