Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh from R12 147
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Jan 19 — Jan 261
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 December 2025.
Thu 18/1219:45JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
Wed 31/126:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12R14 124
Wed 17/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 14/18:45EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12R14 509
Thu 18/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 31/127:50EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12R15 314
Wed 17/1220:15JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/112:45EDI - JNB
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R15 783
Wed 17/1219:20JNB - EDI
2 stops19h 25mKLM
Wed 14/111:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 10mKLM
Deal found 17/12R17 190
Thu 18/1219:20JNB - EDI
2 stops19h 25mKLM
Wed 31/1217:00EDI - JNB
2 stops17h 10mKLM
Deal found 18/12R17 274
Wed 17/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 3/110:00EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12R18 229
Wed 17/1217:25JNB - EDI
2 stops28h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 14/111:40EDI - JNB
3 stops21h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12R20 206
Thu 18/1217:00JNB - EDI
2 stops40h 30mKenya Airways
Wed 31/126:00EDI - JNB
3 stops26h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R20 642
Best flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 December 2025.
Sun 1/223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop36h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/211:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R12 147
Thu 22/119:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/116:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12R13 236
Sat 31/113:25JNB - EDI
1 stop31h 40mEmirates
Sat 7/220:55EDI - JNB
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Deal found 17/12R14 459
Mon 2/223:59JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/210:45EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R12 264
Mon 13/418:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 13/510:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12R13 404
Sat 31/119:10JNB - EDI
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/27:50EDI - JNB
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R13 035
Sat 31/119:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/216:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12R13 454
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Edinburgh. Data last updated 20 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 17/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 14/18:45EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12R14 509
Thu 18/1219:45JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
Wed 31/126:00EDI - JNB
2 stops23h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12R14 124
Thu 22/119:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Mon 26/116:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12R13 236
Thu 22/122:00JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 26/111:00EDI - JNB
2 stops19h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12R15 297
Sat 31/119:10JNB - EDI
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/27:50EDI - JNB
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R13 035
Sat 31/119:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/216:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12R13 454
Sat 31/113:25JNB - EDI
1 stop31h 40mEmirates
Sat 7/220:55EDI - JNB
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Deal found 17/12R14 459
Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Edinburgh
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 20 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 20 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/2
23:59-10:10
1 stop36h 11m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 8/2
11:40-12:10
1 stop22h 30m
R12 147
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/2
23:59-20:15
2 stops22h 16m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 9/2
10:45-12:10
2 stops23h 25m
R12 264
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 31/1
19:10-17:15
2 stops24h 05m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 7/2
7:50-10:50
2 stops25h 00m
R13 035
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 236
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
R13 404
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 31/1
19:10-10:00
1 stop16h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 7/2
16:20-10:50
1 stop16h 30m
R13 454
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 31/1
13:25-19:05
1 stop31h 40m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 7/2
20:55-5:35
1 stop30h 40m
R14 459
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 11 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh (average of R7 137). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 236). 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 OR Tambo 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 20 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 582.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 59m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 43m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh
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Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 11,0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Edinburgh. 9 airlines have flights to Turnhouse from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Edinburgh Turnhouse should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh can take about 16h 50m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 236. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh is about 9598 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh round-trip?
Currently priced at R6 442, SWISS will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R7 552 and R9 999, respectively. SWISS is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R5 045. Kenya Airways flights start at R6 903 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R7 011 one-way.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha. Doha is followed by London in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in London?
Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square. 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 if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a stopover in London in need of a car hire can book one at London Heathrow for about R762.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh flights?
Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Frankfurt am Main. Amsterdam sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh flights.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh (average of R7 137). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 236). 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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