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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh from $654

MEL — EDI
4 Oct — 11 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

Thu 19/1112:00 -
2 stops38h 15m
Mon 30/1106:10 -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 2/9$1,494
Thu 5/1122:30 -
2 stops32h 45m
Sat 28/1106:15 -
2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 1/9$1,560
Thu 22/1022:30 -
2 stops34h 15m
Sun 8/1106:45 -
2 stops40h 15m
Deal found 2/9$1,578
Fri 20/1112:00 -
2 stops42h 25m
Fri 4/1207:30 -
2 stops39h 30m
Deal found 2/9$1,624
Wed 2/1212:00 -
2 stops34h 10m
Mon 28/1220:55 -
2 stops39h 55m
Deal found 1/9$1,635
Mon 2/1118:20 -
2 stops32h 25m
Wed 18/1120:00 -
2 stops38h 30m
Deal found 1/9$1,713
Mon 7/911:00 -
2 stops35h 50m
Sun 20/906:05 -
2 stops41h 55m
Deal found 2/9$1,724
Thu 22/1011:15 -
2 stops33h 05m
Sun 8/1114:35 -
3 stops32h 45m
Deal found 2/9$1,735
Mon 12/1012:00 -
2 stops42h 45m
Fri 30/1007:15 -
2 stops39h 45m
Deal found 1/9$1,743
Tue 13/1017:10 -
1 stop23h 15m
Tue 27/1014:05 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 3/9$1,824
Sun 11/1017:10 -
1 stop30h 30m
Tue 27/1014:05 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 2/9$1,834
Thu 22/1017:10 -
1 stop30h 30m
Sun 8/1107:30 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 2/9$1,837

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

$1,494

One-way from

$654

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,717
19/11-30/11
  • 19/11-30/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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20/1-31/12
  • 20/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 12/12

14:35-10:20

2 stops54h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,325

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

17:20-08:00

2 stops47h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,394

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

08:00-06:25

2 stops31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,400
Fastest return journey

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

16:10-06:25

1 stop23h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,447

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

22:45-13:40

1 stop23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,497

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

10:00-09:00

3 stops32h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,536

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

10:55-08:05

2 stops54h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,618

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

22:35-15:20

2 stops27h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

16:20-09:25

2 stops30h 05m

$1,851

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL Melbourne - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

22:35-16:00

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

16:20-09:25

2 stops30h 05m

$1,890

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

$1,959

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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 $2,137). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,948). 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 $2,541 and $3,104 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,494 on Multiple Airlines (19 Nov–30 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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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
474 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
4,480 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
8,203 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways ($1,237), Finnair ($1,436), and Turkish Airlines ($1,540) 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 $2,137). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,948). 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$1,237Average$2,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest$1,436Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,540Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,157Average$2,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,168Average$2,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,340Average$2,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,393Average$2,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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