How long is the flight from Edinburgh to South Africa?

KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates can get you from Edinburgh to South Africa in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 20m. The distance between Edinburgh and South Africa is about 9598 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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).

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

When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to South Africa, consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Durban King Shaka Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

Turkish Airlines, British Airways and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to South Africa.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to South Africa as you normally would.

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

Located just 11,0 km from the city centre, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Edinburgh.

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

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of R15 207). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 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.

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

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?
Located just 11,0 km from the city centre, Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Edinburgh.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to South Africa?
KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates can get you from Edinburgh to South Africa in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 20m. The distance between Edinburgh and South Africa is about 9598 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to South Africa?
When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to South Africa, consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Durban King Shaka Intl, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa 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 Edinburgh to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of R15 207). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 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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