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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh from $795

MEL — EDI
24 Sep — 1 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Sun 25/1022:30 -
2 stops32h 55m
Tue 10/1107:00 -
2 stops44h 05m
Deal found 24/8$1,508
Sat 24/1012:00 -
2 stops38h 50m
Sun 8/1106:45 -
2 stops44h 20m
Deal found 24/8$1,638
Mon 5/1022:35 -
2 stops27h 25m
Wed 4/1110:40 -
2 stops47h 00m
Deal found 23/8$1,685
Sat 17/1022:35 -
2 stops27h 25m
Wed 4/1110:40 -
2 stops47h 00m
Deal found 21/8$1,717
Sun 25/1023:40 -
1 stop23h 55m
Tue 10/1114:05 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 24/8$1,775
Mon 12/1022:35 -
2 stops27h 25m
Sat 24/1017:00 -
2 stops41h 40m
Deal found 23/8$1,776
Fri 2/1010:15 -
2 stops35h 35m
Tue 20/1016:30 -
2 stops28h 45m
Deal found 22/8$1,780
Fri 16/1015:25 -
2 stops36h 10m
Tue 3/1116:15 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 21/8$1,793
Mon 12/1018:20 -
2 stops26h 20m
Fri 30/1014:45 -
2 stops31h 50m
Deal found 24/8$1,801
Thu 1/1021:30 -
2 stops34h 15m
Sun 18/1006:05 -
2 stops41h 55m
Deal found 24/8$1,807
Tue 1/911:00 -
2 stops36h 15m
Tue 15/906:05 -
2 stops45h 35m
Deal found 23/8$1,822

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

$1,508

One-way from

$795

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,595
25/10-10/11
  • 25/10-10/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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9/10
  • 9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

22:35-16:00

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/11

10:40-20:40

2 stops47h 00m

$1,717

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

15:25-17:35

2 stops36h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/11

16:15-10:20

3 stops31h 05m

$1,780

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

22:35-15:20

2 stops27h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

10:40-09:25

2 stops35h 45m

$1,987

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

17:10-06:25

1 stop23h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

14:05-17:50

1 stop40h 45m

$2,009

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

11:00-17:30

2 stops39h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/9

06:00-09:00

2 stops42h 00m

$2,107

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

11:00-09:00

3 stops32h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/11

16:15-10:20

3 stops31h 05m

$2,190
Fastest return journey

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

16:55-08:30

2 stops26h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

07:30-17:50

1 stop23h 20m

$2,195

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

16:55-10:30

2 stops27h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

14:05-17:50

1 stop40h 45m

$2,198
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

23:30-09:45

2 stops43h 15m

$1,200
Fastest single journey

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

16:10-06:25

1 stop23h 15m

$1,442

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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 62 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 $2,146). 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 $2,507 and $2,967 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,508 on Multiple Airlines (25 Oct–10 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

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
3,656 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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
3,656 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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
473 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,480 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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
8,194 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

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 23h 15m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,009. 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, British Airways ($1,242), Finnair ($1,443), and Turkish Airlines ($1,547) 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 $2,146). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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British AirwaysCheapest$1,242Average$2,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest$1,443Average$2,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,547Average$1,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,146Average$2,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,166Average$2,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,351Average$2,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,403Average$2,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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