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R6 541+ Cheap flights to Edinburgh

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Flights to Edinburgh in 2024

Find the latest flights to Edinburgh in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Return from

R10 599

One-way from

R6 541

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 799
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 19/1-26/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Best flights to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Sun 19/110:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Sun 26/112:40EDI - JNB
2 stops40h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12R10 599
Sun 19/119:40JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Sun 26/110:55EDI - JNB
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Deal found 18/12R12 266
Sun 19/119:40JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 00mAir France
Sun 26/111:30EDI - JNB
1 stop19h 55mAir France
Deal found 18/12R12 466
Sun 2/219:35JNB - EDI
2 stops21h 25mBrussels Airlines
Sun 9/212:20EDI - JNB
2 stops43h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 18/12R12 882
Sat 18/113:20JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 31/114:05EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12R13 571
Thu 27/219:05JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/316:30EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12R13 988
Sat 18/16:15JNB - EDI
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/117:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R14 857
Sat 18/117:00JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 24/16:00EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R15 310
Fri 17/122:20JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mEmirates
Thu 23/120:40EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R16 796
Thu 16/13:10JNB - EDI
2 stops35h 30mRwandAir
Thu 23/114:05EDI - JNB
2 stops22h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12R21 760

Find flights to Edinburgh within your budget

Locate flights to Edinburgh that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/1

10:10-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/1

12:40-7:05

2 stops40h 25m

R10 599

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/1

19:40-16:05

2 stops22h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/1

10:55-9:25

2 stops20h 30m

R12 266

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/1

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/1

11:30-9:25

1 stop19h 55m

R12 466

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

19:35-15:00

2 stops21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/2

12:20-9:30

2 stops43h 10m

R12 882

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/1

13:20-6:00

1 stop18h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 31/1

14:05-9:25

1 stop17h 20m

R13 571

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/2

19:05-10:15

1 stop17h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/3

16:30-10:50

1 stop16h 20m

R13 988

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/1

6:15-8:20

2 stops28h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/1

17:20-11:30

1 stop16h 10m

R14 857

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/1

17:00-23:10

2 stops32h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/1

6:00-16:00

2 stops32h 00m

R15 310

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/1

22:20-19:05

1 stop22h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/1

20:40-16:35

1 stop17h 55m

R16 796

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

3:10-12:40

2 stops35h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/1

14:05-14:20

2 stops22h 15m

R21 760

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Best time to book a flight to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The price you pay for your flight to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 20 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Edinburgh?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh takes 13 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Edinburgh from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Edinburgh should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh are Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R706

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R483

British Airways

British Airways

From R772

KLM

KLM

From R555

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Edinburgh?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 505 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Brussels Airlines
7,4
Good
353 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh?

    If you book a flight to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 11,0 km from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Edinburgh if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Edinburgh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Edinburgh?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Edinburgh.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Edinburgh. One-way flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse typically cost R565, while return flights cost around R1 683.

  • How much is a return flight to Edinburgh?

    A return flight to Edinburgh will typically cost around R125, however they can be found for as little as R93.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Edinburgh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Edinburgh, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Edinburgh Turnhouse have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Edinburgh Turnhouse can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

    Yes. Edinburgh Turnhouse has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Carlowrie Castle is the closest property to Edinburgh Turnhouse (0,0 km away from Edinburgh Turnhouse).

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