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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh from $693

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — EDI
26 Aug — 2 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 27 July 2026.

Wed 11/1115:30
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops37h 20m
Finnair
Thu 3/1208:10
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops36h 10m
Finnair
Deal found 26/7$1,703
Sat 15/821:30
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/821:25
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,717
Mon 5/1022:35
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/1015:00
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops57h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,720
Mon 9/1122:35
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops46h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/1210:40
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops47h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,740
Wed 16/921:35
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/910:40
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,756
Mon 14/921:35
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 21/917:00
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,777
Mon 10/821:10
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/914:50
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,783
Mon 9/1113:25
MEL
-
EDI
3 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1219:00
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,803
Sat 15/821:30
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/805:40
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,819
Mon 5/1018:20
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1218:25
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,835

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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,703

One-way from

$693

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,410
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 11/11-3/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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13/11
  • 13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($137 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

15:55-09:40

2 stops50h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

10:40-08:50

2 stops37h 10m

$1,965

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

$2,052

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

22:35-15:55

2 stops27h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/10

21:25-20:40

3 stops37h 15m

$2,221

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

23:30-09:45

2 stops43h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/8

17:00-08:20

2 stops30h 20m

$2,341
Fastest return journey

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

16:00-16:05

3 stops35h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/12

13:25-05:30

3 stops29h 05m

$2,466

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

22:45-06:25

1 stop40h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/8

07:55-16:50

1 stop23h 55m

$2,476

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

$2,482

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

08:00-09:45

3 stops35h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

16:20-11:15

2 stops31h 55m

$2,484

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

$2,492
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

22:05-13:20

2 stops50h 15m

$693

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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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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 $2,198). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,937). 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 $2,300 and $2,672 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,703 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 27 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Virgin Australia, andTurkish Airlines 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
3,638 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,638 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
466 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
4,452 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
8,130 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways ($1,336), Finnair ($1,477), and Turkish Airlines ($1,584) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $824 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 $900 and $1,130, 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 $2,198). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,937). 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 27 July 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 27 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,336Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FinnairCheapest$1,477Average$2,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,584Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,667Average$2,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,982Average$2,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,144Average$2,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,197Average$2,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,261Average$2,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,407Average$3,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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