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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport from $949

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Melbourne are usually found in March or November, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,970

One-way from

$949

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,797
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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13/2
  • 13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sun 2/320:40EDI - MEL
1 stop22h 45mEmirates
Sun 9/322:30MEL - EDI
1 stop31h 35mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$1,970
Tue 18/220:40EDI - MEL
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 24/203:25MEL - EDI
1 stop26h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,984
Sun 2/306:55EDI - MEL
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/313:35MEL - EDI
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,987
Sat 10/516:50EDI - MEL
2 stops41h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 17/507:00MEL - EDI
3 stops41h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,018
Sat 10/514:45EDI - MEL
1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 17/521:00MEL - EDI
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,092
Sat 5/706:00EDI - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 22/723:30MEL - EDI
2 stops29h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,372
Fri 11/411:30EDI - MEL
2 stops27h 00mBritish Airways
Fri 2/515:15MEL - EDI
2 stops28h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,441
Sun 2/313:20EDI - MEL
2 stops33h 25mChina Southern
Sun 9/323:30MEL - EDI
2 stops34h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/1$2,488
Mon 24/217:50EDI - MEL
2 stops26h 20mLufthansa
Sat 1/315:35MEL - EDI
2 stops31h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1$2,707
Mon 10/209:25EDI - MEL
2 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/211:30MEL - EDI
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,848
Mon 6/1017:15EDI - MEL
3 stops26h 15mKLM
Tue 4/1107:00MEL - EDI
3 stops40h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/1$3,143

Find flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne 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 17 January 2025.

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EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/3

20:40-06:25

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

22:30-19:05

1 stop31h 35m

$1,970

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/2

20:40-06:25

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 24/2

03:25-19:05

1 stop26h 40m

$1,984

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/3

06:55-07:25

3 stops37h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

13:35-14:40

3 stops36h 05m

$1,987

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/5

16:50-18:55

2 stops41h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

07:00-15:50

3 stops41h 50m

$2,018

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/5

14:45-23:30

1 stop23h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

21:00-13:10

1 stop25h 10m

$2,092

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/7

06:00-19:15

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

23:30-20:25

2 stops29h 55m

$2,372

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/4

11:30-23:30

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 2/5

15:15-10:30

2 stops28h 15m

$2,441

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/3

13:20-09:45

2 stops33h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

23:30-23:10

2 stops34h 40m

$2,488

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/2

17:50-07:10

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

15:35-12:00

2 stops31h 25m

$2,707

EdinburghMelbourne

EDI - MEL

EDIMEL

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/2

09:25-09:30

2 stops37h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

11:30-07:55

2 stops31h 25m

$2,848

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 EDI to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

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

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and Emirates from Edinburgh to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Turnhouse; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Edinburgh airport to Melbourne. It is only a 11.0 km journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city centre.

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

    Currently priced at $1,970, Emirates will fly you from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,984 and $2,018, respectively. Users have found that Emirates is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,413. Users have also found prices from $1,608 and $2,163 on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne 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 Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 airline flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne

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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,077Average$2,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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