Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between R14 374 and R16 915 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 240 on Qatar Airways (Nov 11-Dec 11).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 483.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between R14 374 and R16 915 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 240 on Qatar Airways (Nov 11-Dec 11).

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 37m.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 53m.

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh can take about 22h 35m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 240. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh is about 9598 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R7 114, 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 R8 157 and R9 272, respectively. SWISS is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

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 18 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

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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 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Air France, British Airways and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh.

Question 14

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

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. Amsterdam follows London in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh flights.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Nairobi. Frankfurt am Main sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh flights.

Question 16

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in London?

Accepted Answer

Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Eventim Apollo, Hyde Park, and London Eye. Eventim Apollo, Hyde Park and London Eye are located about 16,2 km, 20,1 km, and 23,6 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 R652.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 18

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

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 903 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R12 906.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Edinburgh from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Prices for February average R14 197 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R7 385. 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 20

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 21

What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh?

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When you search for this flight from OR Tambo to Edinburgh, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Edinburgh?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh with no change fees?

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Question 28

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Round-trip from	R13 240
One-way from	R5 978
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 613

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 114	AverageR11 359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 157	AverageR12 156	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR9 272	AverageR12 505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 194	AverageR14 052	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 613	AverageR14 416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 662	AverageR14 352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR13 080	AverageR15 362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 279	AverageR16 586	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 201	AverageR16 469	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh from R5 978

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo 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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