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R5 740+ Cheap flights to Edinburgh

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— EDI
feb. 23 — mar. 21
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 24 enero 2026.

dom. 8/323:59
JNB
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EDI
1 stop25h 11m
KLM
dom. 15/35:45
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 20m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R11 819
lun. 23/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop25h 11m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 8/411:35
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R12 126
vie. 8/518:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
vie. 15/510:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R12 303
lun. 23/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop14h 46m
KLM
mié. 8/413:10
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops20h 55m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R12 642
sáb. 21/313:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
vie. 10/415:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/1R12 738
lun. 17/818:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 25/816:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R12 755
mar. 1/914:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
mié. 16/127:30
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/1R13 303
sáb. 21/323:59
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop21h 56m
KLM
vie. 10/413:10
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops20h 55m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R13 367
jue. 13/814:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
jue. 27/87:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 464
jue. 12/222:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop35h 30m
British Airways
lun. 16/216:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 21/1R13 819
dom. 8/310:10
JNB
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EDI
3 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 15/36:00
EDI
-
JNB
3 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R13 835

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 24 enero 2026.

Return from

R11 819

One-way from

R5 740

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 222
KLM
  • KLM
  • 8/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 31m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 001 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R133 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/3

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dom. 15/3

5:45-22:05

1 stop14h 20m

R11 819

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 23/3

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mié. 8/4

11:35-11:05

1 stop22h 30m

R12 126

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 23/3

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mié. 8/4

13:10-11:05

2 stops20h 55m

R12 642

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 21/3

23:59-19:55

1 stop21h 56m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

vie. 10/4

13:10-11:05

2 stops20h 55m

R13 367

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 12/2

22:00-7:30

1 stop35h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

lun. 16/2

16:10-10:25

1 stop16h 15m

R13 819

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/3

10:10-16:05

3 stops31h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

dom. 15/3

6:00-9:30

3 stops25h 30m

R13 835

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 8/5

12:20-9:40

2 stops22h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

vie. 15/5

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R14 432

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/4

1:15-23:10

2 stops22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sáb. 25/4

9:20-15:50

2 stops29h 30m

R14 480

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 11/2

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

R5 740

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 17/2

12:45-6:00

1 stop19h 15m

R6 643

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Best time to book a flight to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Edinburgh

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

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

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 11 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Edinburgh?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh takes 16 hours 40 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 Qatar Airways, British Airways and KLM.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 565
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 678
KLM
KLM
From R9 634
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R7 120

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

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

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).

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 24 enero 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Qatar Airways, 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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.

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, SWISS 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 R737, while return flights cost around R1 205.

  • How much is a return flight to Edinburgh?

    A return flight to Edinburgh will typically cost around R1 205, however they can be found for as little as R1 205.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Edinburgh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Edinburgh, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 20 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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