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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh from R5 697

JNB — EDI
Sep 22 — Sep 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Tue 15/913:30 -
2 stops27h 25m
Tue 29/910:45 -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 19/8R12 754
Wed 16/913:30 -
3 stops35h 15m
Tue 29/96:00 -
3 stops26h 40m
Deal found 19/8R12 770
Sat 3/1013:30 -
2 stops27h 30m
Sat 10/1017:00 -
2 stops39h 40m
Deal found 19/8R12 834
Wed 16/914:05 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 22/97:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 18/8R12 962
Tue 8/914:05 -
1 stop17h 20m
Wed 16/97:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 18/8R12 978
Fri 11/1213:30 -
2 stops27h 50m
Tue 5/116:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 19/8R13 010
Wed 14/1020:55 -
1 stop17h 45m
Fri 23/107:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 22/8R13 026
Tue 8/913:30 -
3 stops33h 15m
Wed 16/97:10 -
3 stops25h 30m
Deal found 18/8R13 266
Mon 5/1018:00 -
1 stop16h 45m
Mon 12/1017:00 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 21/8R13 394

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

R12 754

One-way from

R5 697

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 178
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/9-29/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 347 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 527 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

18:00-9:45

1 stop16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

17:00-10:15

1 stop16h 15m

R13 394

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:05-6:25

1 stop17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/10

13:55-9:10

3 stops42h 15m

R13 442

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/11

10:40-9:40

2 stops21h 00m

R13 586

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

20:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

7:55-4:00

1 stop19h 05m

R14 722

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

19:35-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/1

7:35-10:25

1 stop24h 50m

R14 770

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

15:25-13:00

3 stops46h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

19:40-16:15

3 stops43h 35m

R18 403
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

18:30-20:40

2 stops27h 10m

R6 049

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

10:05-20:10

1 stop35h 05m

R6 721

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

10:05-20:10

1 stop35h 05m

R7 073

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

13:30-1:00

3 stops36h 30m

R7 361

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh (average of R12 642). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 506). 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.

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 106 and R15 234 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 754 on Turkish Airlines (Sept 15–Sept 29).

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh is 41 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh, such as Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
KLM
7,8
Good
1 562 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 735 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 481 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 184 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 657 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

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

    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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh can take about 16h 45m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 394. Airlines will cover a distance of 9598 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R9 976. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 104 and R11 531, respectively. Lufthansa is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 074. Users have also found prices from R3 426 and R6 506 on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

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

    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.

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

    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 R509 per day.

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

    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.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh (average of R12 642). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 506). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 976AverageR14 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR11 104AverageR14 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 569AverageR13 200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 880AverageR12 880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 400AverageR14 490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 541AverageR14 156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 521AverageR16 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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