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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh to Cairns? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairns.RM5,611 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Mar, returning Sun, 29 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 22 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM5,611, select.
Cairns.RM6,809 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with British Airways and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Cairns on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM6,809, select.
Cairns.RM6,902 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM6,902, select.
Cairns.RM7,018 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cairns on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM7,018, select.
Cairns.RM7,404 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairns on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM7,404, select.
Cairns.RM7,489 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM7,489, select.
Cairns.RM7,492 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairns on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM7,492, select.
Cairns.RM7,796 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Feb, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairns on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM7,796, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in March.
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Edinburgh to Cairns: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to Cairns below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairns.

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Edinburgh to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRM5,600
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Cairns is RM5,611. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Edinburgh to Cairns. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM5,600.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Edinburgh to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cairns is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns Airport on Sunday, 22 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh Airport and Cairns Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • Cairns is ten hours ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+10 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your EDI to CNS flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • RM3,800 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Cairns Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM5,611. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to CNS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to CNS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

  • From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Cairns. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Cairns is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • August sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to CNS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Australia

  • Cairns has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a visit to Townsville will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.

  • Bowen is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No journey is complete without visiting Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.

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