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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh from $733

MEL — EDI
4 Nov — 11 Nov1
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 16/1101:30 -
2 stops52h 05m
Mon 30/1106:05 -
2 stops38h 25m
Deal found 1/10$1,480
Mon 16/1112:00 -
2 stops37h 30m
Mon 23/1109:55 -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 2/10$1,588
Sat 10/1012:00 -
2 stops36h 40m
Sun 25/1007:40 -
2 stops43h 25m
Deal found 1/10$1,635
Mon 16/1122:35 -
2 stops27h 45m
Mon 30/1116:20 -
2 stops41h 25m
Deal found 4/10$1,678
Sat 14/1101:30 -
2 stops32h 10m
Sat 28/1117:05 -
2 stops26h 45m
Deal found 5/10$1,684
Tue 27/1018:05 -
2 stops35h 30m
Wed 18/1108:55 -
3 stops38h 30m
Deal found 5/10$1,704
Mon 2/1122:35 -
2 stops27h 45m
Mon 9/1116:20 -
2 stops41h 25m
Deal found 2/10$1,711
Thu 5/1112:00 -
2 stops35h 50m
Fri 20/1107:30 -
2 stops39h 30m
Deal found 4/10$1,717
Thu 19/1115:30 -
2 stops37h 20m
Thu 26/1118:35 -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 5/10$1,723
Sat 14/1101:30 -
2 stops32h 10m
Mon 30/1113:50 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 1/10$1,743
Sat 21/1114:35 -
2 stops62h 15m
Sat 5/1218:35 -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 1/10$1,750

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

$1,480

One-way from

$733

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,416
16/11-30/11
  • 16/11-30/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 90h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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17/11-31/12
  • 17/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($306 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

20:45-00:25

3 stops38h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,027

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

22:30-18:55

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,276

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 15/12

16:10-12:35

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,016

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 13/12

16:10-12:35

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,016

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Fri 18/12

15:30-17:50

2 stops37h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,115

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

20:40-07:00

1 stop44h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/10

21:55-16:05

2 stops56h 10m

$2,143

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

14:25-15:05

3 stops34h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

15:15-09:35

2 stops31h 20m

$2,173

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

16:55-09:40

2 stops27h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

14:35-10:15

2 stops32h 40m

$2,214
Fastest return journey

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 14/12

23:40-12:35

1 stop23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,255

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

23:45-13:40

1 stop23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

14:50-10:15

2 stops32h 25m

$2,406

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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 8 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 $1,713). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,058). 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 $2,249 and $2,927 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,480 on Multiple Airlines (16 Nov–30 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Finnair, andVirgin Australia 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
3,671 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
3,671 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,671 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,428 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,671 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,671 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
7.3
Good
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,671 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
8,244 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,671 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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 27h 45m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,214. 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, Virgin Australia ($1,255), British Airways ($1,267), and Finnair ($1,480) 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 $1,713). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,058). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,255Average$2,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$2,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest$1,484Average$2,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,590Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,950Average$2,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,415Average$2,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,417Average$2,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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