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 R14 296 and R16 769 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 033 on Qatar Airways (Oct 9-Oct 16).

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 R14 296 and R16 769 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 033 on Qatar Airways (Oct 9-Oct 16).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh can take about 17h 30m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 033. Airlines will cover a distance of 9598 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R7 097. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R8 132 and R9 250, respectively. SWISS is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 4

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 18 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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R888). 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 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Air France, British Airways or Emirates 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?

Accepted Answer

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. London is followed by Amsterdam in terms of the most popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights.

Question 11

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

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Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Edinburgh stopover in Nairobi 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?

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London travellers tend to visit Eventim Apollo, Hyde Park, and London Eye more than any other notable places. Eventim Apollo, Hyde Park, and London Eye are located about 16,2 km, 20,1 km, and 23,6 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R651 per day.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh, book at least 19 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 6% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R11 875 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R12 875.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Edinburgh from Johannesburg. Prices for February average R14 154 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R7 420. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a February flight can save you 11% on your journey compared to booking in July

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 17

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 9 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 11,0 km from Edinburgh’s city centre.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	R13 033
One-way from	R5 648
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 629

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 097	AverageR11 332	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 138	AverageR12 127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR9 250	AverageR12 475	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 169	AverageR14 018	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 583	AverageR14 382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 632	AverageR14 318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR13 049	AverageR15 326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 248	AverageR16 547	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 167	AverageR16 430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh from R5 648

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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