Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights typically cost between R13 602 and R16 768 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 995 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 8-Sept 24).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights typically cost between R13 602 and R16 768 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 995 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 8-Sept 24).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh can take about 27h 50m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 470. Airlines will cover a distance of 9598 km.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R10 657. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 499 and R11 896, respectively. Lufthansa is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 243. Users have also found prices from R3 512 and R6 670 on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

Question 5

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

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The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh (average of R8 909). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 862). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 7

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Consider British Airways, Qatar Airways or KLM when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh.

Question 10

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

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Of the flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha. Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights stop in London the next most.

Question 11

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights?

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Edinburgh stopover in Amsterdam least frequently. Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights stopping in Frankfurt am Main are the next rarest.

Question 12

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in London?

Accepted Answer

London travellers tend to visit Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square more than any other notable places. Royal Albert Hall, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square are located about 19,6 km, 26,6 km, and 23,1 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R492 per day.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to EDI?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh as you normally would.

Question 14

What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from Johannesburg. On average, Turnhouse has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 7 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 11,0 km from Edinburgh’s city centre.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh.

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Edinburgh from Johannesburg today with Cheapflights!

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Edinburgh from Johannesburg by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Edinburgh from Johannesburg? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R12 995
One-way from	R5 661
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R15 062

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 657	AverageR14 362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	CheapestR11 499	AverageR13 790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 896	AverageR13 290	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 181	AverageR12 875	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 595	AverageR14 776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 874	AverageR14 326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 863	AverageR17 279	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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