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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh from R5 786

JNB — EDI
Dec 9 — Dec 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Wed 2/1214:30 -
3 stops34h 35m
Sun 6/1213:25 -
3 stops28h 45m
Deal found 5/11R12 890
Sun 15/1118:50 -
1 stop22h 30m
Sat 28/1116:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 4/11R13 318
Fri 20/110:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sat 5/1216:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 5/11R13 648
Sun 15/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Tue 17/1114:05 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 5/11R13 714
Wed 11/1113:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Tue 8/1214:05 -
1 stop35h 50m
Deal found 7/11R13 763
Sat 21/1113:45 -
1 stop18h 15m
Fri 4/1214:05 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 9/11R13 846
Wed 11/1113:25 -
1 stop31h 30m
Wed 9/1220:50 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 7/11R13 945
Fri 18/1217:45 -
2 stops29h 15m
Fri 15/112:45 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 8/11R14 077
Sat 21/1120:40 -
1 stop23h 45m
Fri 4/1212:20 -
2 stops43h 20m
Deal found 8/11R14 143
Wed 11/1123:59 -
1 stop25h 06m
Mon 7/125:40 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 7/11R14 159
Tue 24/1123:59 -
1 stop22h 01m
Tue 8/1220:30 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 8/11R14 242

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

R12 890

One-way from

R5 786

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 335
2/12-6/12
  • 2/12-6/12
  • 6 total stops
  • 63h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 598 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 462 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 786

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 802

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/1

9:25-12:35

1 stop29h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 934

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/1

19:55-6:45

2 stops36h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 841

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

19:55-18:55

2 stops25h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 203

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

17:00-19:25

2 stops28h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 401
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

13:45-6:00

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 450

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

17:00-7:55

2 stops40h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 566

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

12:05-11:10

2 stops25h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 681

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/1

18:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/2

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

R13 796

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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 R13 335). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 071). 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 R12 956 and R14 472 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 890 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 2–Dec 6).

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
3 695 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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
3 695 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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
1 595 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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
3 707 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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
4 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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
8 287 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

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 18h 06m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 752. 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 R10 880. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 634 and R11 927, respectively. Lufthansa is currently priced 24% 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 258. Users have also found prices from R3 529 and R6 246 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 Frankfurt am Main the next most.

  • 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 London 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 R13 335). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 071). 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
LufthansaCheapestR10 880AverageR15 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR11 634AverageR15 745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 927AverageR13 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 052AverageR13 339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 354AverageR17 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 653AverageR14 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 295AverageR15 373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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