What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £700 - £1,100 and takes 26h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 26h 1m and costs £700 - £1,100.

How far is it from Cairns to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cairns and Edinburgh is 9355 miles.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 26h 1m to get from Cairns to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 10h behind Cairns. It is currently 7:47 PM in Cairns and 9:47 AM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2639+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cairns to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Edinburgh by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CNS - EDI
26h 1m
£700–1,094
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CNS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
30h 16m
£417–1,394
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CNS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
31h 3m
£618–2,512
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane CNS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
30h 39m
£481–1,650
Fly to Dundee Riverside Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane CNS - DND
2. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
31h 8m
£563–1,930
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane CNS - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
29h 54m
£529–1,938

Cairns (CNS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

11Weekly Planes

28h 38mAverage Duration

£399Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 9,300.7 mi
Duration: 26h 1m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Jetstar, Finnair, and five other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily.

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