Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 00m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

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Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 973.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 02m.

Question 5

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

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A quick flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 14h 20m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 920. Edinburgh and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 9598 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R12 420, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R13 704 and R14 376, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Air France, British Airways and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 37% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 13 days in advance, which can save you up to 4% on flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 13 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R13 709. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R16 616.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

May can be a great time to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Edinburgh with a flight ticket averaging about R16 798. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as R12 070. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Turnhouse; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Edinburgh airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 11,0 km journey to Turnhouse (EDI) from Edinburgh’s city centre.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo 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 21

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 22

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

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to OR Tambo from Edinburgh.

Question 23

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

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to OR Tambo from Edinburgh today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R13 691
One-way from	R9 550
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R17 603

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 420	AverageR14 923	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR13 704	AverageR17 587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 376	AverageR15 326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 301	AverageR18 650	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR16 032	AverageR18 803	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR16 386	AverageR20 949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 550

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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