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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh from $725

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — EDI
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in March or October, 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,724

One-way from

$725

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,314
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/5-31/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
8/5
  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($232 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Edinburgh

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 25 March 2025.

Tue 11/1115:10MEL - EDI
2 stops31h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 24/1116:10EDI - MEL
2 stops30h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,710
Wed 21/521:20MEL - EDI
2 stops27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 31/510:35EDI - MEL
2 stops47h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,724
Mon 26/512:05MEL - EDI
3 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/510:45EDI - MEL
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,915
Sat 11/1016:40MEL - EDI
2 stops34h 35mLufthansa
Sat 22/1117:50EDI - MEL
2 stops26h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3$2,014
Wed 26/1115:10MEL - EDI
2 stops30h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 30/1114:00EDI - MEL
3 stops33h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/3$2,109
Tue 6/510:55MEL - EDI
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/512:30EDI - MEL
2 stops58h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3$2,119
Fri 10/1000:35MEL - EDI
2 stops51h 25mSWISS
Sat 22/1107:40EDI - MEL
2 stops47h 30mSWISS
Deal found 24/3$2,200
Mon 21/715:15MEL - EDI
1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 30/807:55EDI - MEL
1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3$2,321
Sun 30/313:05MEL - EDI
2 stops38h 15mFinnair
Tue 15/418:05EDI - MEL
2 stops27h 10mFinnair
Deal found 25/3$2,388
Wed 26/1122:30MEL - EDI
1 stop31h 35mEmirates
Sun 30/1120:40EDI - MEL
1 stop22h 45mEmirates
Deal found 25/3$2,579
Thu 3/415:50MEL - EDI
3 stops30h 45mKLM
Mon 14/417:15EDI - MEL
2 stops30h 35mKLM
Deal found 24/3$2,795

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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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Edinburgh

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

21:20-15:50

2 stops27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

10:35-19:25

2 stops47h 50m

$1,724

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 26/5

12:05-20:30

3 stops41h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

10:45-06:15

3 stops34h 30m

$1,915

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

10:55-10:35

2 stops32h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/5

12:30-07:30

2 stops58h 00m

$2,119

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

13:25-08:35

2 stops28h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/5

07:55-16:50

1 stop23h 55m

$2,132

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

09:15-17:15

2 stops41h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/6

17:10-11:00

2 stops32h 50m

$2,265

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

15:15-06:25

1 stop24h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 30/8

07:55-16:50

1 stop23h 55m

$2,321

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Fri 4/4

13:05-17:20

2 stops38h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/4

18:05-06:15

2 stops27h 10m

$2,392

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

05:15-20:15

1 stop24h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/5

21:50-16:40

1 stop33h 50m

$2,623

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

05:55-18:00

2 stops45h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/7

08:45-05:55

2 stops36h 10m

$2,843

MelbourneEdinburgh

MEL - EDI

MELEDI

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

09:15-12:35

3 stops36h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/6

17:15-04:55

3 stops26h 40m

$2,862

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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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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 21 March 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh (average of $1,373). 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 25 March 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.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Finnair from Melbourne to Edinburgh. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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?

    Turkish Airlines, at $1,724, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Edinburgh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and British Airways. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Edinburgh for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $945 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 United Airlines and British Airways, with prices starting from $1,338 and $1,355, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Edinburgh (average of $1,373). 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

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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,572Average$1,864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,594Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,649Average$2,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China EasternCheapest$1,766Average$2,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest$1,808Average$2,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,914Average$2,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,926Average$2,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,936Average$2,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,978Average$2,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,138Average$2,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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