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R9 648+ Cheap flights to Edinburgh

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— EDI
tammi 22 — tammi 291
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Flights to Edinburgh in 2025

Find the latest flights to Edinburgh in 2025, 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 17 tammikuu 2025.

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R9 648

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 222
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 6/2-17/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
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Average for return flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 tammikuu 2025.

to 6/210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
ma 17/212:40EDI - JNB
2 stops16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R9 648
su 26/119:40JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
su 2/25:45EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R11 228
su 26/119:40JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 30mKLM
su 2/218:20EDI - JNB
1 stop25h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/1R11 642
su 9/219:35JNB - EDI
2 stops21h 25mBrussels Airlines
su 16/212:20EDI - JNB
2 stops43h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 733
to 27/219:05JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
su 2/316:30EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R14 294
ke 23/413:35JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
ke 3/914:45EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R14 614
pe 20/621:15JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
pe 4/717:30EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/1R14 708
la 22/31:15JNB - EDI
2 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
ke 9/46:00EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R15 836
su 9/222:20JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mEmirates
su 16/220:40EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R16 118

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 17 tammikuu 2025.

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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 6/2

10:10-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ma 17/2

12:40-7:05

2 stops16h 25m

R9 648

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma 7/4

18:50-12:35

2 stops18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ma 14/4

6:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

R12 376

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 23/3

19:40-10:35

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ke 9/4

6:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

R12 639

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 9/2

19:35-15:00

2 stops21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

su 16/2

12:20-9:30

2 stops43h 10m

R12 733

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to 27/2

19:05-10:15

1 stop17h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

su 2/3

16:30-10:50

1 stop16h 20m

R14 294

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 23/4

13:35-6:30

1 stop17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ke 3/9

14:45-9:50

1 stop18h 05m

R14 614

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pe 20/6

21:15-10:30

1 stop14h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

pe 4/7

17:30-9:25

1 stop14h 55m

R14 708

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

la 22/3

1:15-8:40

2 stops33h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ke 9/4

6:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

R15 836

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

su 9/2

22:20-19:05

1 stop22h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

su 16/2

20:40-16:35

1 stop17h 55m

R16 118

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Deals found on 16/1

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 10 January 2025.

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 14 hours 15 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 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 17 tammikuu 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown KLM and Kenya Airways to Edinburgh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,4
Good
349 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7,3
Good
3 925 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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 R784, while return flights cost around R1 111.

  • 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 (14 hours 15 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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