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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

JNB — EDI
Nov 8 — Nov 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 000
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 742 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 622 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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

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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh (average of R13 451). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 212). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh, such as Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 671 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 671 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 671 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

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
1 580 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 671 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

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
4 455 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 671 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

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
7,3
Good
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 671 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

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
8 255 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 671 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

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.

  • 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 975. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 736 and R12 064, 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 286. Users have also found prices from R3 560 and R6 760 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, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus more than any other notable places. Royal Albert Hall, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus are located about 19,6 km, 23,1 km, and 22,7 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R584 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh (average of R13 451). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 212). 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 975AverageR15 393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR11 736AverageR15 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 064AverageR13 960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 329AverageR13 478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 461AverageR17 782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 884AverageR15 002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 282AverageR15 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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