What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa 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 037. Users have also found prices from R8 840 and R9 893 on Kenya Airways and Lufthansa, respectively.

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

The most popular route from South Africa to Edinburgh is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Port Elizabeth - Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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

The most popular airlines flying from South Africa to Edinburgh are Air France, British Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh at least 21 days early can save you up to 18% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 21 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Edinburgh for as little as R13 598 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R15 912 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Edinburgh?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Edinburgh from South Africa. Prices for February average R15 078 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R7 598. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 10% on your journey compared to booking in June

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

For a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 11,0 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Edinburgh?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Edinburgh?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

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Round-trip from	R9 648
One-way from	R5 548

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44h 15m total
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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

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

ti 4/2

20:20-20:50

3 stops26h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ti 11/2

6:00-17:25

3 stops33h 25m

R13 222

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

ti 4/3

12:35-6:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ke 12/3

14:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

R13 523

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

la 8/2

9:30-19:05

2 stops35h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

pe 14/2

8:10-7:40

2 stops45h 30m

R14 144

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

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14:45-9:50

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JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21:15-10:30

1 stop14h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

pe 4/7

17:30-9:25

1 stop14h 55m

R14 708

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of R916). 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 ZA to EDI?

When flying from South Africa to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Edinburgh 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Lufthansa, KLM and Qatar Airways from South Africa to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM

7,8

Good

1 339 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 752 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 598 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 925 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from South Africa?
For a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 11,0 km from the centre of the city.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa 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 037. Users have also found prices from R8 840 and R9 893 on Kenya Airways and Lufthansa, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Edinburgh?
The most popular route from South Africa to Edinburgh is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Edinburgh Turnhouse. You may also consider Cape Town Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Port Elizabeth - Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Edinburgh?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Edinburgh (average of R649). Flying from South Africa to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of R916). 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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SWISS	CheapestR8 107	AverageR13 025	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 865	AverageR16 358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR9 918	AverageR15 115	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR10 532	AverageR17 462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 354	AverageR15 735	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 538	AverageR16 003	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR14 221	AverageR19 148	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR14 554	AverageR17 335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 471	AverageR18 016	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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