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R4 423 Find Cheap Flights to Edinburgh

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Cheapest return fare
R12 521
Overall average: R12 904
Qatar Airways
Fri 23/1Fri 30/1
CPT - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 136
Typical prices: R5 737-R8 464
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/6
JNB - EDI • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Edinburgh

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Edinburgh

Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 6:00
CPT
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EDI
19h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 17:25
EDI
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CPT
25h 20m1 stop
R12 521Qatar Airways
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 6:00
CPT
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EDI
19h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 17:25
EDI
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CPT
25h 20m1 stop
R12 555Qatar Airways
Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
31h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:55 - 16:45
EDI
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CPT
17h 50m1 stop
R12 937Emirates
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
KLM Logo
19:20 - 16:05
JNB
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EDI
22h 45m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:00 - 12:10
EDI
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JNB
23h 10m2 stops
R13 170KLM
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 10:00
JNB
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EDI
16h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:00 - 10:50
EDI
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JNB
21h 50m1 stop
R13 187Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, May 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 15:55
JNB
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EDI
22h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 10:30
EDI
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JNB
22h 50m1 stop
R13 353Turkish Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Mar 4
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 19:05
CPT
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EDI
31h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:55 - 11:40
EDI
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CPT
36h 45m1 stop
R13 436Emirates
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Air France Logo
7:55 - 21:35
CPT
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EDI
15h 40m1 stop
Air France Logo
11:40 - 5:50
EDI
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CPT
16h 10m1 stop
R13 503Air France
Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 10
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 16:55
JNB
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EDI
22h 55m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:10 - 6:40
EDI
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JNB
23h 30m2 stops
R13 586Lufthansa
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Lufthansa Logo
15:20 - 12:20
CPT
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EDI
23h 00m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
12:45 - 14:35
EDI
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CPT
23h 50m2 stops
R14 218Lufthansa
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Edinburgh

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Edinburgh is January, where tickets cost R12 904 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R16 629 and R15 515 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R11 607.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Edinburgh Plane Tickets

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flightR6 136
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

When to book flights to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Edinburgh based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Edinburgh flights

  • How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport from central Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is 11 km from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • What is the name of Edinburgh’s airport?

    Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, also commonly referred to as Edinburgh, Edinburgh Turnhouse, or Turnhouse. The airport code is EDI.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Edinburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Edinburgh

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Edinburgh flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Find which airlines fly direct to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +53 more

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +54 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +51 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +52 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +50 more

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +51 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +55 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +56 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +58 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +59 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +53 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +54 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +57 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +58 more

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to South Africa

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +53 more

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +54 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +51 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +52 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +50 more

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +51 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +55 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +56 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +58 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +59 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +53 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +54 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +57 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +58 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Edinburgh. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Edinburgh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,7
KLMOverall score based on 1435 reviews
7,6Comfort
7,2Food
7,7Boarding
8,4Crew
7,1Entertainment
Airline reviews

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

4,0 OkayShereen, Dec 2025
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I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was good

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Loved the food. No wheelchair was provided in Sofia even though wheelchair assistance was confirmed by Turkish Airlines

this was a short flight in business class. I had problem in the Istambul airport - the lounge for Turkish Airlines was too far and we never were able to reach it

My seat number was changed unilaterally after confirmed online checkin from widow to aisle. This applies to the Istanbul-Port louis flight. Seat was also changed for the Antalya-Istanbul flight but this was because of aircraft change, I was informed. That flight was delayed because of a technical problem with the original aircraft.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Horrible, hated every part of it. They do not have business class- just tried to make one row. Boarding was a mess- felt like hungry people fighting for food. Will never ever travel in Indigo

Boarded via bus instead of the air bridge Had to wait 10mins in the bus at the tarmac before we were allow to go up

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

The only hiccup was a change of plane and the resulting delayed departure, otherwise everything was more than OK.

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

The plane delay due to a poor judgement of the pilot. It was the only flight that got delay due to fog.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

The flight attendants were rude in the DEL to FRA flight. The transfer between the two flights at Frankfurt International Airport was an unpleasant experience. The airplane was never parked at the terminal, but was deboarded instead on the tarmac itself. For those passengers in need of a wheelchair, it was a nightmare to come down the stairs and then rush across the airport to catch the connecting flight from FRA to IAH. Upon arriving at IAH, it was informed that the luggage had not arrived. Would make it a point never to travel with Lufthansa again.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

When I booked the flight with Cheap Flights I actually booked in Business Class. When I got the confirmation it showed that my flights had been purchased by Cheap Flights in Economy Class with an Upgrade to Business Class. At first I was surprised and then the problems started. If you are not a seasoned Traveller you would not have been able to handle the issues this created. 1: the lay over time for the connecting flight in Frankfurt was 45min, which is extremely short and even the slightest dealy would have resulted in me missing the next flight. 2: the checked baggage allowance in Buisness class is 2 bags/ ea, 32Kg., however, my ticket being booked in Economy with an upgrade to Business only allowed for 1 bag/ 23 Kg. when I did the online check in my Boarding Pass showed a checked in Luggage allowance of 1 bag/ 32 Kg. which was very confusing. I called the Airline and asked what my checked in Luggage allowance actually is and was told 1 bag/ 23Kg. Since I have a frequent Flyer Status with the airline my baggage allowance increased by 1 bag / 23Kg. When I arrived at the airport I asked to be booked on an earlier flight, in order to avoid the stress and possible missed connection and I was lucky that this was possible. If this had not been possible, I would have missed my connection due to weather and even I am not quite sure, if and what the consequences of my cheap ticket would have been. My point being: if all of the above would have happened to an unsuspecting/unseasoned traveller, this trip would have ended in a disaster. The issue with the pricing is that the alledged money my airline received and what I actually paid to Cheap Flights shows a $1,000 difference. In conclusion, I would stay away from Cheap Flights if you want a hassle free experience!

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

The flight went well. However the leg room in coach class is very very tight. We arrived early but could not get to the gate early….sadly. Also something about off loading cargo- we had to wait to deplane. There was not clear explanation for that.

Awful. Flight was late. Follow flights cancelled. No person at the British airways counter for hotel voucher. Awful service.

Ohooo it's fantastic 👏 I love it 😀 😍 ❤️ it's on time ⏲️

Need thicker and wider blankets. Food was below standard especially in the fist leg.

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Big queues on arrival at airport despite having already checked in and only needed to drop bags off. Flight delayed which impacted on connecting flight.

The update about flights and the terminal changes information was great.

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