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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh from R6 505

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R11 270

One-way from

R6 505

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 799
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 24/1-31/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 0% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
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Best flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg 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.

Fri 24/110:40JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/18:10EDI - JNB
1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R11 270
Sun 19/119:35JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 25mLufthansa
Sun 26/16:00EDI - JNB
1 stop25h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12R11 378
Mon 10/219:40JNB - EDI
2 stops22h 30mKLM
Mon 17/29:15EDI - JNB
2 stops22h 10mKLM
Deal found 17/12R12 158
Fri 17/113:20JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 23/17:30EDI - JNB
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12R13 263
Thu 27/219:05JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/316:30EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12R13 969
Sun 9/21:15JNB - EDI
2 stops35h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 17/25:45EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12R15 111
Fri 17/122:20JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mEmirates
Thu 23/120:40EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R16 796
Tue 22/419:00JNB - EDI
2 stops17h 30mBrussels Airlines
Thu 1/512:20EDI - JNB
2 stops19h 15mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 17/12R20 365
Thu 16/13:10JNB - EDI
2 stops35h 30mRwandAir
Thu 23/114:05EDI - JNB
2 stops22h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12R21 760

Find flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/1

10:40-11:55

2 stops27h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 31/1

8:10-21:35

1 stop35h 25m

R11 270

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/1

19:35-12:00

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/1

6:00-9:30

1 stop25h 30m

R11 378

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

19:40-16:10

2 stops22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/2

9:15-9:25

2 stops22h 10m

R12 158

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/1

13:20-12:40

1 stop25h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/1

7:30-14:40

1 stop29h 10m

R13 263

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 969

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

1:15-10:40

2 stops35h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/2

5:45-10:55

2 stops27h 10m

R15 111

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

Tue 22/4

19:00-11:30

2 stops17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/5

12:20-8:35

2 stops19h 15m

R20 365

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

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/1

13:20-6:00

1 stop18h 40m

R6 505

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh is 20 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of R919). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.

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

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 inches 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
3 412 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 412 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 412 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 901 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Edinburgh. 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 into for flights to Edinburgh from Johannesburg?

    Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from Johannesburg. On average, Turnhouse has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 9 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 11,0 km from Edinburgh’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at R11 378. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R12 158 and R13 263, respectively. Lufthansa is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 505. Users have also found prices from R7 827 and R8 208 on Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha. Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights stop in Amsterdam the next most. Amsterdam is followed by London in terms of the most popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Amsterdam?

    Amsterdam travellers tend to visit Diamant Museum Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, and Osdorpplein more than any other notable places. Diamant Museum Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, and Osdorpplein are located about 9,7 km, 9,9 km, and 6,3 km, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Those landing in Amsterdam looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R446 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in London?

    London travellers tend to visit London Eye, Russell Square, and St. Paul's Cathedral more than any other attractions. London Eye, Russell Square, and St. Paul's Cathedral can be accessed by travelling approximately 23,6 km, 23,5 km, and 25,2 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R677 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Edinburgh stopover in Nairobi least frequently. Johannesburg to Edinburgh flights stopping in Paris are the next rarest. Frankfurt am Main sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Johannesburg to Edinburgh route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Edinburgh 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 Johannesburg to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of R919). 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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SWISSCheapestR8 240AverageR12 225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR8 756AverageR13 160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 469AverageR12 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 060AverageR15 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 795AverageR14 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 920AverageR14 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 543AverageR17 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 985AverageR15 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 904AverageR17 444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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