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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh from $726

MEL — EDI
30 Sep — 7 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

Mon 2/1112:00 -
2 stops33h 00m
Fri 20/1112:45 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 26/8$1,538
Thu 5/1112:00 -
2 stops40h 50m
Fri 20/1107:20 -
2 stops39h 40m
Deal found 29/8$1,556
Sun 25/1022:30 -
2 stops32h 55m
Sun 15/1110:25 -
2 stops40h 40m
Deal found 30/8$1,588
Thu 15/1012:00 -
2 stops38h 45m
Fri 30/1007:15 -
2 stops39h 45m
Deal found 26/8$1,711
Tue 1/911:00 -
2 stops53h 40m
Mon 14/906:00 -
2 stops42h 00m
Deal found 26/8$1,718
Mon 7/911:00 -
2 stops42h 45m
Sat 12/906:00 -
2 stops42h 00m
Deal found 27/8$1,738
Mon 12/1022:35 -
2 stops45h 10m
Sat 31/1016:20 -
2 stops41h 20m
Deal found 29/8$1,814
Wed 14/1022:35 -
2 stops27h 25m
Sat 31/1016:20 -
2 stops41h 20m
Deal found 26/8$1,816
Fri 30/1022:35 -
2 stops27h 45m
Tue 10/1116:20 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 28/8$1,817
Mon 19/1022:35 -
2 stops45h 10m
Sat 31/1016:20 -
2 stops41h 20m
Deal found 27/8$1,821
Fri 16/1012:00 -
2 stops36h 40m
Fri 30/1007:30 -
2 stops39h 30m
Deal found 30/8$1,855

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

$1,538

One-way from

$726

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,594
2/11-20/11
  • 2/11-20/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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7/9
  • 7/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($66 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

Mon 5/10

22:35-09:45

2 stops45h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

16:20-09:25

2 stops30h 05m

$1,904

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

$1,992

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

$2,004
Fastest return journey

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

23:40-12:35

1 stop23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

14:05-23:20

1 stop22h 15m

$2,117

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

$2,209

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

$2,211

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

15:30-17:50

2 stops37h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

12:40-07:20

3 stops31h 40m

$2,465

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

09:30-10:35

2 stops34h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

09:40-07:30

2 stops36h 50m

$2,501
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

11:00-06:55

3 stops52h 55m

$726

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 29/9

17:20-14:25

3 stops30h 05m

$858

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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 $2,144). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,957). 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 $2,548 and $3,114 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,538 on Multiple Airlines (2 Nov–20 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
3,651 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,651 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,651 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,725 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
4,478 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
8,196 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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 $2,004. 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 ($1,240), Finnair ($1,441), and Turkish Airlines ($1,545) 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 $2,144). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,957). 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$1,240Average$2,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest$1,441Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,545Average$1,825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,163Average$2,738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,174Average$2,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,348Average$2,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,400Average$2,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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