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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Edinburgh?

The most popular route from South Africa to Edinburgh is Cape Town Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Port Elizabeth - Edinburgh Turnhouse.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Edinburgh?

The most popular airlines flying from South Africa to Edinburgh are Air France, British Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh at least 19 days early can save you up to 6% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 19 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Edinburgh for as little as R11 868 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R12 867 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Edinburgh?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Edinburgh from South Africa. Prices for February average R14 154 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R7 363. 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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from South Africa?

For a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 11,0 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Edinburgh?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Edinburgh.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Edinburgh?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

R7 152+ Flights from South Africa to Edinburgh

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Edinburgh

Round-trip from	R13 236
One-way from	R7 152
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 567

Lufthansa
25/11-9/12
3 total stops
46h 40m total
South Africa to Edinburgh

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20/9
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26h 25m total
South Africa to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 August 2025.

Thu 11/919:35JNB - EDI

1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/116:00EDI - JNB

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R13 674

Fri 26/913:55JNB - EDI

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/107:30EDI - JNB

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R13 919

Wed 17/923:15CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 10mKLM

Sat 29/1118:00EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mKLM

Deal found 13/8R14 060

Mon 8/914:15CPT - EDI

2 stops28h 45mSWISS

Sun 23/1119:45EDI - CPT

1 stop24h 20mSWISS

Deal found 13/8R14 217

Mon 8/913:55JNB - EDI

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/916:35EDI - JNB

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R14 217

Mon 15/918:25CPT - EDI

2 stops19h 10mKLM

Mon 1/125:45EDI - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKLM

Deal found 13/8R14 235

Fri 26/920:25JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways

Fri 3/107:55EDI - JNB

1 stop31h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/8R14 340

Mon 8/914:15CPT - EDI

2 stops28h 45mSWISS

Mon 24/1114:20EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 10mSWISS

Deal found 13/8R14 375

Mon 8/914:15CPT - EDI

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1112:45EDI - CPT

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8R14 480

Tue 16/916:35CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 27/1116:20EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/8R14 533

Mon 8/911:05CPT - EDI

2 stops31h 55mSWISS

Sat 22/117:40EDI - CPT

1 stop21h 50mSWISS

Deal found 13/8R14 656

Tue 16/918:25CPT - EDI

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/116:00EDI - CPT

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8R14 691

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

Tue 25/1110:10JNB - EDI

2 stops27h 55mLufthansa

Tue 9/1212:45EDI - JNB

1 stop18h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 11/8R13 236

Thu 11/919:35JNB - EDI

1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/116:00EDI - JNB

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R13 674

Fri 6/219:05JNB - EDI

1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/216:20EDI - JNB

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/8R13 849

Tue 16/923:15CPT - EDI

1 stop14h 20mKLM

Mon 1/125:45EDI - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKLM

Deal found 13/8R14 060

Fri 26/920:25JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways

Fri 3/107:55EDI - JNB

1 stop31h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/8R14 340

Mon 8/911:05CPT - EDI

2 stops31h 55mSWISS

Sun 23/1119:45EDI - CPT

2 stops43h 45mSWISS

Deal found 13/8R14 375

Mon 15/1217:00JNB - EDI

2 stops29h 55mKenya Airways

Thu 8/15:45EDI - JNB

2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/8R15 041

Fri 26/913:55JNB - EDI

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/107:30EDI - JNB

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R13 919

Tue 16/923:15CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 10mKLM

Sat 29/1118:00EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mKLM

Deal found 13/8R14 060

Mon 8/914:15CPT - EDI

2 stops28h 45mSWISS

Mon 24/1114:20EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 10mSWISS

Deal found 13/8R14 375

Fri 5/917:55JNB - EDI

1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines

Fri 12/910:35EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/8R14 691

Mon 24/111:35JNB - EDI

2 stops21h 20mKenya Airways

Tue 9/129:20EDI - JNB

2 stops23h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/8R15 094

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Edinburgh. Data last updated 13 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 8/914:15CPT - EDI

2 stops28h 45mSWISS

Sun 23/1119:45EDI - CPT

1 stop24h 20mSWISS

Deal found 13/8R14 217

Mon 8/913:55JNB - EDI

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Deal found 12/8R14 217

Mon 8/914:15CPT - EDI

2 stops28h 45mSWISS

Mon 24/1114:20EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 10mSWISS

Deal found 13/8R14 375

Mon 8/914:15CPT - EDI

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1117:35EDI - CPT

2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8R14 480

Mon 8/911:05CPT - EDI

2 stops31h 55mSWISS

Sat 22/117:40EDI - CPT

1 stop21h 50mSWISS

Deal found 13/8R14 656

Thu 11/919:35JNB - EDI

1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/116:00EDI - JNB

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R13 674

Mon 15/918:25CPT - EDI

2 stops19h 10mKLM

Mon 1/125:45EDI - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKLM

Deal found 13/8R14 235

Tue 16/916:35CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 27/1116:20EDI - CPT

1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/8R14 533

Tue 16/918:25CPT - EDI

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/116:00EDI - CPT

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8R14 691

Wed 17/923:15CPT - EDI

1 stop18h 10mKLM

Sat 29/1118:00EDI - CPT

1 stop25h 55mKLM

Deal found 13/8R14 060

Fri 26/913:55JNB - EDI

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/107:30EDI - JNB

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R13 919

Fri 26/920:25JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways

Fri 3/107:55EDI - JNB

1 stop31h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/8R14 340

One-way flights from South Africa to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

Sat 20/99:50JNB - EDI

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R7 152

Fri 19/91:25JNB - EDI

2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/8R7 801

Sat 6/921:05CPT - EDI

3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8R9 011

Sat 6/918:55CPT - EDI

1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/8R11 763

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JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

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Tue 25/11

10:10-12:05

2 stops27h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/12

12:45-9:30

1 stop18h 45m

R13 236

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

19:35-18:00

1 stop23h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/11

6:00-7:05

2 stops23h 05m

R13 674

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:05-15:20

1 stop22h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

R13 849

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

13:55-11:15

2 stops22h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/10

7:30-16:10

2 stops31h 40m

R13 919

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-12:35

1 stop14h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

5:45-6:10

1 stop22h 25m

R14 060

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

23:15-16:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/11

18:00-21:55

1 stop25h 55m

R14 060

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/11

6:00-6:45

1 stop22h 45m

R14 060

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

23:15-12:35

1 stop14h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

5:45-6:10

1 stop22h 25m

R14 060

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/9

23:15-12:35

1 stop14h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/11

18:00-21:55

1 stop25h 55m

R14 060

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/11

11:40-6:45

1 stop17h 05m

R14 060

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from South Africa 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.

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

When flying from South Africa to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Edinburgh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 608 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 942 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 317 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 265 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 381 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from South Africa?
For a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 11,0 km from the centre of the city.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Edinburgh?
The most popular route from South Africa to Edinburgh is Cape Town Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Port Elizabeth - Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Edinburgh?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from South Africa 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.

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Top 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Edinburgh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	CheapestR7 093	AverageR11 500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 118	AverageR12 882	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR9 245	AverageR15 064	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 138	AverageR15 214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 537	AverageR17 215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 625	AverageR14 678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR12 993	AverageR16 647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR13 240	AverageR17 323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 159	AverageR16 739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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