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R6 360+ Cheap flights to Edinburgh

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— EDI
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Flights to Edinburgh in 2025

Find the latest flights to Edinburgh in 2025, 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 5 July 2025.

Return from

R13 598

One-way from

R6 360

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 917
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 8/9-29/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R25 473 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 777 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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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 5 July 2025.

Mon 8/917:55JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/1211:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7R13 598
Tue 5/818:50JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/811:15EDI - JNB
1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R14 055
Tue 22/713:55JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 3/87:55EDI - JNB
1 stop31h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/7R14 547
Mon 8/921:15JNB - EDI
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 14/921:05EDI - JNB
1 stop35h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/7R14 687
Tue 5/818:50JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mAir France
Tue 12/817:25EDI - JNB
2 stops26h 55mAir France
Deal found 4/7R14 951
Mon 8/919:00JNB - EDI
2 stops19h 20mLufthansa
Sun 14/918:00EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/7R15 021
Sat 29/1117:00JNB - EDI
2 stops40h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 6/1213:25EDI - JNB
2 stops24h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/7R15 109
Tue 22/719:35JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Mon 4/819:40EDI - JNB
1 stop36h 40mSWISS
Deal found 4/7R15 653
Mon 8/919:00JNB - EDI
2 stops41h 50mBrussels Airlines
Mon 29/1215:50EDI - JNB
2 stops39h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/7R16 602
Sun 10/810:05JNB - EDI
1 stop35h 10mEmirates
Wed 20/821:50EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 25mEmirates
Deal found 4/7R16 708
Tue 22/718:50JNB - EDI
2 stops18h 45mKLM
Sun 3/86:00EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Deal found 4/7R17 147

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

17:55-9:35

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/12

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

R13 598

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

18:50-16:35

1 stop22h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/8

11:15-21:20

1 stop33h 05m

R14 055

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

13:55-6:25

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/8

7:55-16:10

1 stop31h 15m

R14 547

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

21:15-11:45

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

21:05-9:25

1 stop35h 20m

R14 687

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

18:50-16:35

1 stop22h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/8

17:25-21:20

2 stops26h 55m

R14 951

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:00-13:20

2 stops19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

18:00-8:35

1 stop13h 35m

R15 021

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

17:00-7:35

2 stops40h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/12

13:25-15:50

2 stops24h 25m

R15 109

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

19:35-8:40

1 stop14h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/8

19:40-9:20

1 stop36h 40m

R15 653

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:00-11:50

2 stops41h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/12

15:50-9:30

2 stops39h 40m

R16 602

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

10:05-20:15

1 stop35h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

21:50-16:15

1 stop17h 25m

R16 708

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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 27 June 2025.

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 18 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 30 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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 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

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 5 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

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 R491, while return flights cost around R429.

  • How much is a return flight to Edinburgh?

    A return flight to Edinburgh will typically cost around R73, however they can be found for as little as R24.

  • 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 (15 hours 30 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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