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 R498, while return flights cost around R434.

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).

R6 464+ Flights to Edinburgh, Scotland

Flights to Edinburgh in 2025

Return from	R14 121
One-way from	R6 464
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 403

Lufthansa
8/9-14/9
2 total stops
37h 00m total
Johannesburg to Edinburgh

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Qatar Airways
14/7
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18h 15m total
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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 29 June 2025.

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Best flights to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 June 2025.

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Wed 20/89:30EDI - JNB

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Wed 13/816:50JNB - EDI

2 stops21h 50mRwandAir

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One-way flights to Edinburgh
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Mon 8/9

19:35-18:00

1 stop23h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

18:00-8:35

1 stop13h 35m

R14 121

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:25-9:25

1 stop15h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

7:30-9:25

1 stop24h 55m

R14 477

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 189

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

1:25-8:25

2 stops32h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

13:20-0:25

2 stops34h 05m

R15 795

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

17:55-9:35

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/8

10:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

R16 204

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

19:10-20:15

1 stop26h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

21:50-16:15

1 stop17h 25m

R17 433

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

19:35-18:10

1 stop23h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

9:30-9:20

1 stop22h 50m

R23 915

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

16:50-13:40

2 stops21h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

14:45-2:20

2 stops34h 35m

R24 858

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

20:25-13:40

1 stop18h 15m

R6 464

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

9:50-19:05

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Best time to book a flight to Edinburgh

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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 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 15 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?

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 Lufthansa.

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 Emirates, SWISS, andQatar 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 649 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 596 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 880 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

RwandAir

7,1

Good

27 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 R498, while return flights cost around R434.
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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Best time to book a flight to Edinburgh

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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.

How long is the flight to Edinburgh?

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

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Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SWISS, andQatar 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?

Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

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