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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh from $699

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — EDI
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
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 10 March 2026.

Mon 20/412:00
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops54h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/416:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,442
Thu 23/412:00
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops54h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/416:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,447
Mon 20/412:00
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops54h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/416:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,459
Tue 21/412:00
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops54h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/416:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,464
Wed 6/507:00
MEL
-
EDI
3 stops59h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/510:40
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,545
Sat 2/512:00
MEL
-
EDI
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/516:55
EDI
-
MEL
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,559

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,442

One-way from

$699

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,119
20/4-30/4
  • 20/4-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 10 March 2026.
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MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

12:00-09:40

2 stops54h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

16:55-04:40

3 stops50h 45m

$1,539

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

17:20-10:40

2 stops26h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

21:00-15:50

2 stops33h 50m

$1,731

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

21:35-09:40

2 stops45h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 17/5

16:55-19:15

2 stops41h 20m

$1,754

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

21:35-09:40

2 stops45h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/5

16:55-08:20

2 stops54h 25m

$1,760

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

15:55-11:55

2 stops29h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 17/5

07:55-16:50

1 stop23h 55m

$2,232

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

11:00-23:10

2 stops45h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/4

11:35-12:40

2 stops64h 05m

$2,281
Fastest return journey

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

22:45-13:40

1 stop23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

15:00-22:05

1 stop22h 05m

$2,324
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

12:00-15:55

2 stops36h 55m

$824

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

21:35-15:55

2 stops27h 20m

$910

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

23:30-09:40

2 stops43h 10m

$967

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh is 29 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 $1,143). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,911). 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.

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 10 March 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
3,540 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
446 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,781 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

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 10 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 45h 05m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,754. 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 ($1,435), Lufthansa ($1,441), and Malaysia Airlines ($1,483) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $819 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 $839 and $1,065, 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 $1,143). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,911). 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 10 March 2026.
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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Discover the top 10 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 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,435Average$2,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,441Average$1,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,483Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,563Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,640Average$2,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,884Average$2,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,077Average$2,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,123Average$2,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,132Average$2,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,207Average$2,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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