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EDI — JNB
abr. 13 — abr. 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 R6 634). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 879). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 14 marzo 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to South Africa, such as Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 253 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 17h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 35m. The distance between Edinburgh and South Africa is about 10052 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Edinburgh to South Africa are Turkish Airlines (R5 967), Qatar Airways (R6 948), and Lufthansa (R9 371).

  • 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 - Cape Town Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 R6 634). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R12 879). 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 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 marzo 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR6 563AverageR14 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 932AverageR16 561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR11 297AverageR17 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 532AverageR22 995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 792AverageR17 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 769AverageR19 256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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