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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Edinburgh . Flying to Edinburgh in August will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 R424, while return flights cost around R369.

How much is a return flight to Edinburgh?

A return flight to Edinburgh will typically cost around R119, however they can be found for as little as R21.

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 (17 hours 0 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).

R6 025+ Flights to Edinburgh, Scotland

Flights to Edinburgh in 2025

Return from	R13 074
One-way from	R7 032
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 567

Lufthansa
6/2-10/2
3 total stops
51h 00m total
Johannesburg to Edinburgh

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4/10
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38h 25m total
Johannesburg to Edinburgh

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/1023:59JNB - EDI

1 stop22h 06mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/116:00EDI - JNB

2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R13 195

Wed 29/1023:59JNB - EDI

1 stop25h 11mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:40EDI - JNB

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R13 386

Mon 27/1019:35JNB - EDI

1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 3/1116:10EDI - JNB

1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 508

Mon 27/109:50JNB - EDI

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1120:20EDI - JNB

2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R13 994

Sun 21/1223:59JNB - EDI

1 stop19h 31mKLM

Fri 9/117:00EDI - JNB

1 stop27h 05mKLM

Deal found 13/9R14 792

Tue 28/101:35JNB - EDI

3 stops23h 35mKenya Airways

Wed 5/119:20EDI - JNB

2 stops23h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/9R15 192

Mon 15/1210:40JNB - EDI

2 stops27h 20mLufthansa

Thu 8/112:45EDI - JNB

2 stops24h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 12/9R15 244

Best flights to Edinburgh
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Fri 6/210:40JNB - EDI

2 stops32h 15mLufthansa

Tue 10/212:45EDI - JNB

1 stop18h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 11/9R13 074

Tue 28/1023:59JNB - EDI

1 stop22h 06mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/116:00EDI - JNB

2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R13 195

Fri 6/223:59JNB - EDI

1 stop14h 41mKLM

Tue 10/25:45EDI - JNB

1 stop14h 20mKLM

Deal found 12/9R13 282

Mon 27/1019:35JNB - EDI

1 stop15h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 3/1116:10EDI - JNB

1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 508

Wed 29/1023:59JNB - EDI

1 stop25h 11mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:40EDI - JNB

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R13 386

Sun 21/1223:59JNB - EDI

1 stop19h 31mKLM

Fri 9/117:00EDI - JNB

1 stop27h 05mKLM

Deal found 13/9R14 792

Mon 27/109:50JNB - EDI

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1120:20EDI - JNB

2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R13 994

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Mon 27/103:10JNB - EDI

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Tue 4/1114:05EDI - JNB

2 stops22h 15mRwandAir

Deal found 13/9R18 612

Tue 28/101:35JNB - EDI

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Wed 5/1113:30EDI - JNB

2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways

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Wed 29/1023:59JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 06mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:40EDI - JNB

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

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One-way flights to Edinburgh
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Wed 26/119:50JNB - EDI

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1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

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Mon 24/119:50JNB - EDI

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Sat 4/1019:35JNB - EDI

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1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines

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Sun 23/111:35JNB - EDI

2 stops35h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/9R7 570

Tue 25/119:50JNB - EDI

3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R7 726

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

10:40-16:55

2 stops32h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

12:45-9:30

1 stop18h 45m

R13 074

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

23:59-20:05

1 stop22h 06m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/11

6:00-22:05

2 stops38h 05m

R13 195

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-12:40

1 stop14h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

5:45-22:05

1 stop14h 20m

R13 282

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/11

11:40-22:05

2 stops32h 25m

R13 386

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

19:35-9:10

1 stop15h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

16:10-10:25

1 stop16h 15m

R13 508

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

9:50-14:45

2 stops30h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

20:20-8:20

2 stops34h 00m

R13 994

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

23:59-17:30

1 stop19h 31m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/1

17:00-22:05

1 stop27h 05m

R14 792

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

18:30-7:55

2 stops38h 25m

R7 032

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

13:25-20:15

1 stop31h 50m

R8 733

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

1:25-21:45

2 stops21h 20m

R10 400

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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 9 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 17 hours 0 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Edinburgh?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Edinburgh should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

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

Rainfall in Edinburgh 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Qatar Airways, andKenya Airways 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

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

280 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 409 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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 R424, while return flights cost around R369.
How much is a return flight to Edinburgh?
A return flight to Edinburgh will typically cost around R119, however they can be found for as little as R21.
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 (17 hours 0 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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Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

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Temperature in Edinburgh by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Qatar Airways, andKenya Airways 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.

FAQs about flying to Edinburgh

What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Edinburgh?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Edinburgh?

How much is a return flight to Edinburgh?

Where does the fastest flight to Edinburgh depart from?

Does Edinburgh Turnhouse have car hire?

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