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R5 717+ Cheap flights to Edinburgh

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— EDI
Jul 29 — Aug 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Edinburgh in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 June 2026.

Tue 15/1219:35
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop15h 00m
British Airways
Mon 22/217:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 28/6R13 142
Mon 7/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops45h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/6R13 159
Thu 10/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R13 274
Tue 15/1218:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 22/210:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops21h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/6R13 356
Fri 11/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R13 389
Wed 11/1113:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/1116:20
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops39h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/6R13 422
Wed 9/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R13 438
Tue 15/1219:35
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop14h 15m
British Airways
Fri 22/118:30
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 27/6R13 471
Thu 10/1218:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/110:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops21h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/6R13 602

Find flight deals to Edinburgh

Find the latest flights to Edinburgh in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 29 June 2026.

Return from

R13 142

One-way from

R5 717

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 490
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 15/12-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R114 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

13:30-15:20

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/11

16:20-9:40

2 stops39h 20m

R13 422

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/1

10:40-9:40

2 stops21h 00m

R13 685

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/8

16:55-9:40

2 stops39h 45m

R14 030

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

R14 095

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/11

7:30-8:40

1 stop23h 10m

R14 325
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

19:35-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/1

11:05-10:25

1 stop21h 20m

R15 212

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

10:05-20:05

1 stop35h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 16/8

22:00-5:30

1 stop30h 30m

R15 607

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

18:00-20:30

2 stops27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/8

7:45-10:30

2 stops25h 45m

R15 902

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

15:15-18:55

2 stops53h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/2

7:40-16:15

3 stops30h 35m

R19 237
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

14:05-13:40

1 stop24h 35m

R5 717

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Edinburgh

How long is the flight to Edinburgh?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh takes 16 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Edinburgh from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh are British Airways, Qatar Airways and KLM.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 910
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 879
KLM
KLM
From R11 445
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R12 196

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh are Lufthansa, KLM and Qatar Airways.

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 mm 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).

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

The price you pay for your flight to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 29 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines to the United Kingdom. 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
KLM
7,8
Good
1 531 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 427 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 080 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

FAQs about flying to Edinburgh

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh?

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 11,0 km from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Edinburgh if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Edinburgh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Edinburgh?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Edinburgh.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Edinburgh. One-way flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse typically cost R245, while return flights cost around R375.

  • How much is a return flight to Edinburgh?

    A return flight to Edinburgh will typically cost around R832, however they can be found for as little as R375.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Edinburgh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Edinburgh, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Edinburgh Turnhouse have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Edinburgh Turnhouse can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    Yes. Edinburgh Turnhouse has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Carlowrie Castle is the closest property to Edinburgh Turnhouse (0,0 km away from Edinburgh Turnhouse).

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