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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh from $750

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — EDI
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in March or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,119

One-way from

$750

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,461
1/8-31/8
  • 1/8-31/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 70h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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24/11
  • 24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($180 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 July 2025.

Fri 1/820:05MEL - EDI
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/810:35EDI - MEL
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$2,119
Mon 21/714:25MEL - EDI
2 stops35h 50mLufthansa
Wed 3/917:10EDI - MEL
2 stops29h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7$2,169
Mon 22/921:20MEL - EDI
2 stops45h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 23/1016:50EDI - MEL
3 stops50h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/7$2,188
Mon 21/711:00MEL - EDI
3 stops31h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 3/917:10EDI - MEL
2 stops30h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$2,259
Mon 22/922:45MEL - EDI
1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 23/1015:10EDI - MEL
1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7$2,300
Sun 3/812:05MEL - EDI
2 stops38h 15mFinnair
Sat 16/818:05EDI - MEL
2 stops54h 15mFinnair
Deal found 30/6$2,376
Mon 1/921:15MEL - EDI
1 stop32h 00mEmirates
Tue 16/921:50EDI - MEL
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Deal found 1/7$2,537
Thu 20/1123:30MEL - EDI
1 stop24h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 24/1107:30EDI - MEL
1 stop23h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/6$2,607

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MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

20:05-22:35

2 stops35h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 31/8

10:35-06:15

3 stops34h 40m

$2,119

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

14:25-17:15

2 stops35h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/9

17:10-07:30

2 stops29h 20m

$2,169

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 22/9

21:20-09:35

2 stops45h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/10

16:50-05:40

3 stops50h 50m

$2,188

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

11:00-09:25

3 stops31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/9

17:10-08:10

2 stops30h 00m

$2,259

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 22/9

22:45-13:40

1 stop23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/10

15:10-00:10

1 stop23h 00m

$2,300

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

12:05-17:20

2 stops38h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/8

18:05-09:20

2 stops54h 15m

$2,376

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

21:15-20:15

1 stop32h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/9

21:50-05:30

1 stop22h 40m

$2,537

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

23:30-12:35

1 stop24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/11

07:30-18:25

1 stop23h 55m

$2,607

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

14:00-09:50

3 stops53h 50m

$782

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

22:55-15:20

2 stops27h 25m

$936

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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 to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh is 85 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 to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh (average of $1,360). Flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,933). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh?

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 3 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines, Finnair, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to Edinburgh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
809 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,June 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
809 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
809 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,June 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,306 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
809 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,June 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,June 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,891 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,June 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,208 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
809 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dominik,June 2025

VIE - VNO

Good service and update all information. I feel like i wanna use it again next time

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?

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh from Melbourne, you will be flying to Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 11.0 km from the centre of Edinburgh. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Turnhouse per day from 12 different airlines.

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

    British Airways, at $2,143, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh for 12% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $936 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Austrian Airlines, with prices starting from $1,187 and $1,290, 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 to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh (average of $1,360). Flying from Melbourne to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,933). 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 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 3 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,440Average$1,884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,512Average$1,864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,558Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,686Average$2,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest$1,721Average$2,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest$1,729Average$2,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,843Average$2,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,009Average$2,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,078Average$2,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,082Average$2,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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