Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh from R7 563
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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Jan 6 — Jan 131
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 December 2025.
Wed 17/1219:35JNB - EDI
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 14/19:30EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12R14 094
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop20h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 31/127:50EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12R14 636
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Wed 14/111:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 10mKLM
Deal found 5/12R14 703
Tue 9/129:25JNB - EDI
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 27/37:30EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12R14 957
Tue 9/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Fri 27/35:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 5/12R15 110
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/111:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R15 177
Mon 15/1217:00JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 8/111:40EDI - JNB
2 stops58h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12R15 871
Best flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
Thu 22/119:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/116:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12R13 384
Wed 17/1219:35JNB - EDI
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 14/19:30EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12R14 094
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Wed 14/111:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 10mKLM
Deal found 5/12R14 703
Mon 13/413:30JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/510:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R15 566
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop20h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 31/127:50EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12R14 636
Mon 13/418:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 13/510:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12R14 906
Thu 22/122:00JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 26/19:55EDI - JNB
2 stops20h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/12R15 448
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Data last updated 7 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 9/129:25JNB - EDI
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 27/37:30EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12R14 957
Tue 9/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Fri 27/35:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 5/12R15 110
Wed 17/1219:35JNB - EDI
1 stop15h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 14/19:30EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12R14 094
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Wed 14/111:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 10mKLM
Deal found 5/12R14 703
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/111:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R15 177
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop20h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 31/127:50EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12R14 636
Thu 22/119:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/116:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12R13 384
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
Fri 12/1217:00JNB - EDI
2 stops43h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12R7 563
Fri 12/1213:45JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12R8 392
Fri 12/1217:00JNB - EDI
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R9 577
Sun 4/122:20JNB - EDI
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R10 998
Sun 4/118:50JNB - EDI
1 stop26h 15mEmirates
Deal found 6/12R14 585
Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Edinburgh
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/1
19:10-10:00
1 stop16h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 26/1
16:20-10:50
1 stop16h 30m
R13 384
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 17/12
19:35-8:35
1 stop15h 00m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 14/1
9:30-10:25
1 stop22h 55m
R14 094
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 18/12
22:00-16:35
1 stop20h 35m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
7:50-10:25
1 stop24h 35m
R14 636
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 17/12
23:59-16:05
1 stop18h 06m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 14/1
11:00-12:10
2 stops23h 10m
R14 703
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 13/4
18:00-15:50
1 stop22h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 13/5
10:40-10:35
1 stop22h 55m
R14 906
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/1
22:00-13:45
1 stop17h 45m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 26/1
9:55-8:40
2 stops20h 45m
R15 448
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 13/4
13:30-15:50
2 stops27h 20m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 13/5
10:40-10:35
1 stop22h 55m
R15 566
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 12/12
17:00-10:40
2 stops43h 40m
R7 563
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 12/12
13:45-6:00
1 stop18h 15m
R8 392
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 12/12
17:00-21:05
3 stops30h 05m
R9 577
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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?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh is 9 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 R7 191). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 367). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to EDI?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?
Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 7 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
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 9 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 15h. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 094. 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 SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R6 506. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R7 626 and R10 097, respectively. SWISS is currently priced 52% 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 R5 080. Users have also found prices from R6 971 and R7 081 on Kenya Airways 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 Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square more than any other notable places. Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square are located about 16,2 km, 19,6 km, and 23,5 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R474 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights?
Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Edinburgh stopover in Frankfurt am Main least frequently. Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights stopping in Amsterdam 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 R7 191). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 367). 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.
Top 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
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