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R758+ Cheap flights from Edinburgh

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EDI — JNB
Feb 23 — Mar 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Edinburgh

Discover essential information about flights departing from Edinburgh, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Edinburgh airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 24 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

British Airways

Good round-trip deal

R12 335 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 290 or less
On average, British Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse (avg. price of R15 503).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 January 2026.

Tue 3/316:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 28/417:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R11 674
Sun 1/317:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
KLM
Wed 25/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 11m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R11 835
Fri 6/311:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/319:10
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R12 013
Sun 8/311:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/319:05
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R12 045
Tue 3/35:50
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
KLM
Tue 28/418:00
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops19h 20m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R12 593
Thu 19/211:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop33h 05m
KLM
Thu 26/223:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop18h 06m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R12 626
Wed 24/610:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/717:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R12 658
Mon 11/515:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop17h 15m
British Airways
Fri 22/521:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 23/1R12 787
Fri 6/313:30
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops20h 40m
KLM
Tue 24/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 11m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R12 900
Tue 17/39:30
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops34h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 8/414:35
CPT
-
EDI
3 stops50h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R14 883
Fri 8/515:30
EDI
-
CPT
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/513:15
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R14 980
Sat 16/57:10
EDI
-
CPT
3 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/513:15
CPT
-
EDI
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 996

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Find flights departing from Edinburgh that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 24 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R11 674

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R11 674

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R11 674

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

R11 674

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

19:05-10:00

1 stop16h 55m

R12 045

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

13:30-12:10

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

R12 480

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

5:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

18:00-12:20

2 stops19h 20m

R12 480

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

11:00-22:05

1 stop33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

R12 626

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/5

15:10-9:25

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

21:15-21:50

1 stop25h 35m

R12 787

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

13:30-12:10

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

R12 900

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh

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

When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh (average of R8 691). Flying from Edinburgh in October will prove the most costly (average of R12 061). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh?

When flying from Edinburgh check dates and pricing for the following: KLM, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

KLM
KLM
From R11 022
British Airways
British Airways
From R13 979
Emirates
Emirates
From R15 147
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 821

What are popular destinations to fly to from Edinburgh?

From Edinburgh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: London (391 flights per day), Paris (349 flights per day) and Amsterdam (140 flights per day).

Birmingham
Birmingham
From R612
London
London
From R13 764
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R1 961
Zurich
Zurich
From R19 037

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Edinburgh?

The cheapest city to fly to from Edinburgh is Birmingham, with prices starting at R612. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Birmingham
Birmingham
From R612
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R1 961
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R10 906
Amsterdam Schiphol
Amsterdam Schiphol
From R12 335

Airline reviews for flights from Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Edinburgh. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Edinburgh, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 205 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 744 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 694 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Edinburgh. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 24 January 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Edinburgh?

    The most selected flight destinations from Edinburgh for the current month are Rome Ciampino Airport, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amsterdam. While Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Amsterdam, Alicante are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Edinburgh for as low as R612 to Birmingham (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R12 731 to fly from Edinburgh.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, easyJet, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Edinburgh. Here are some options available: easyJet flights from Edinburgh to London (R322). Lufthansa flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 415). Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Cape Town Intl (R10 821).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Edinburgh?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Edinburgh are below:
    Edinburgh Turnhouse to Amsterdam from R36 272

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh. At this moment in time October is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh?

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