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Cheapest return flight
R11 587
Typical prices: R13 010-R17 195
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/10Fri 2/11
JNB - EDI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 550
Typical prices: R5 906-R9 677
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/10
JNB - EDI • 1 stop
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Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Cheapest • 18% average savings
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Cheap Flights to Edinburgh

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Edinburgh

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
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9:50 - 16:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
33h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin
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19:00 - 8:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 20m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R11 587Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
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17:15 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 35m2 stops Istanbul Dublin
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12:10 - 23:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 50m2 stops Dublin Istanbul
R12 366Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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13:45 - 12:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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14:05 - 15:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 804Qatar Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5
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0:20 - 15:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 00m1 stop Istanbul
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16:20 - 22:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m1 stop Istanbul
R12 983Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 12:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 8:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 064Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 14
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19:35 - 9:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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18:35 - 10:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
R13 453British Airways
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
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20:00 - 19:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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20:55 - 11:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 664Emirates
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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13:40 - 19:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
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20:55 - 16:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 697Emirates
Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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10:40 - 23:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 20m1 stop Istanbul
R13 989Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 17 - Fri, Mar 19
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 8:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
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17:20 - 10:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
R14 005British Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Edinburgh flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Edinburgh with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Edinburgh?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh is the cheapest route at R11 587 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Edinburgh?

A return flight to Edinburgh costs R14 451 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R13 914, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R15 194.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Edinburgh?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Edinburgh at R14 135 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R15 790.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh with an average price of R12 788 return.
  • July (R16 407) and June (R15 466) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Edinburgh?

Afternoon flights to Edinburgh are the cheapest at R14 346 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R15 823.

What is a good deal for flights to Edinburgh?

Flights under R13 010 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Edinburgh at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R12 885
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When are flights to Edinburgh the cheapest?

Flights to Edinburgh are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 12% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Edinburgh

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R5 550
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.
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Your questions about flights to Edinburgh, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Edinburgh?

    Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from South Africa to Edinburgh at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Edinburgh?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Edinburgh are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R11 587 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Edinburgh is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Edinburgh is around R13 010 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Edinburgh?

    Last-minute fares to Edinburgh – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 7% above the average return fare of R14 451.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Edinburgh, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 12% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Edinburgh, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R13 010 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Edinburgh in November. Return fares historically average R12 788 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to R1 477 per return. Midday flights to Edinburgh average R14 346 compared to R15 823 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Edinburgh, a few great places to start are Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh Waverley Station, and Haymarket. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Edinburgh

 
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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3661 reviews
8,4Crew
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

2,0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

All was good. Emirates should restart allowing fast track immigration for business class at Manchester airport. Saves a bit of time

The flight was excellent, the crew was super friendly. The only complaint I have is, 3 of my zipper handles were broken and there were 2 massive scratches on the back of my bag

The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

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

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Delay, luggage didn’t arrive. Had to go the next day to collect it

The plane. Airbus A330-200. Comfortable for a 7-hour flight. Seats seemed to have more legroom. I was in row 17. Flight was operated by Delta but was better than expected.

All and all pretty good. It’s crowded but that is what flying is all about. But no complaints otherwise.

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

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 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 .

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

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

This was a really enjoyable flight. Even though I was in economy, I had a great deal of leg space, I had a nice meal, and the flight staff was helpful and friendly. A really great flight.

need to improve management and air hostess services. Rest of it’s OK.

No boarding passes given at start point Too much wait for boarding passes

Feral children not being controlled by Turkish parents should be addressed by crew rather than allowing them to disrupt the passengers around them. The flight is a paid service and poor behaviour should be addressed.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

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..

It was great except my luggage was C severely damaged over i picked it up off the carousel in London. . A suit case that had been used once does no longer have the use of the extendable arm as it’s broken

A fairly standard 2/2 configuration. Boeing 787-9 is modern but the amenities chosen by Turkish for their seats are slightly limited - no in-seat charging, for example. Otherwise, a good flight.

Not sure how they are rated best airline in Europe. If they are the best; then I worry about the overall airline standards of European airlines. Seats were very uncomfortable and almost closer to budget airlines in terms of comfort. A sore bottom after a long haul flight ruins your holiday at the start. Check in process was okay. Staff/crew was good - interactions ranged from pleasant to borderline rude (depending on the particular individual).

Check-in was a mess, transfer flights were sepersted so no one could sit with their company. Some tickets were closed to online check-in without notice hand luggage allowances were not checked so oberhead bins were already full halfway through boarding.

The flight was delayed by 1.5 hours without much explanation and they ran out of complimentary bag for inflight comfort. Would like to know if i can can get compensation

You can understand why Turkish Airlines are rated so highly; the whole experience was really good indeed. Aircraft itself was spacious, comfortable, and very well appointed. The crew were great, friendly and helpful. All round a great service and good value. Istanbul airport is also a remarkable place. Highly recommended.

I purchased premier economy seats but I was seated one row off and was sitting in economy my bottle of water and cookie did not compare to the menus handed OP it in premier.

The flight was ok. The seats are so small. The free wifi for members was not an option on this flight. The one flight attendant, older woman with straight white/grey hair, was very rude. The gentleman next to me asked about the wifi since he was a member as well. He stated, accurately, that the option to enter the idea number was not available. Her response was, "I don't know what to tell you" and walked away from him. The rest of the staff was wonderful. I asked another flight attendant about the wifi, she said the free wifi was not enabled on that flight (true or not- at least she was friendly). It was also pretty dirty. When I opened the tray table it had mushed crumbs and there was a dirty used pair of ear buds in my seat pocket. Lastly the air vent above my head was working but stuck so I was unable to move it to face me when it got warm. I fly American often but this really was not a great flight.

Cramped seating but standard in all smaller aircrafts today no matter what airlines. Crew very helpful, friendly & attentive so makes up for that.

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

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

Only for BA because we had to get to Edinburgh at a certain time. Baggage lost, late boarding with only one person checking, again, our passports and boarding passes until the despatch controller had to step in to get us away. Will never fly BA again.

Maybe a cultural thing but our "business class" seats were basic economy seats with the center seat blocked. I had to put 1 leg in the aisle and 1 under the middle seat footwell. I did not want the lunch and instead asked for some snack items. 10 minutes before landing and after asking again I was presented with 2 of the 3 items and a card reader. Apparently biz class does not entitle you to snacks instead of a meal. I declined. Boarding was a mess. Much standing in line because the various stages of the process were not coordinated. Checkin was chaotic and took a long time. Overall a fail, but we did get to Edinburgh. After doing a go around because we were too fast on final approach. Not impressed. Well, not favorably...

Flight was delayed. Thankfully I wasn't in a rush. The airport experience (shops, amenities, ample restaurants, coffee shops, seats with charging) was very good) was very good as was the boarding which was orderly and organised. The flight was short so whilst there was no entertainment I thought that was ok especially in the age of smart phones and kindles. It would have been nice to have usbc charging supported at my seat but again it was a short flight so no drama. Overall a positive experience flying from London to Edinburgh with BA.

No entertainment system, but it is a short flight so that is not a big deal.

I always choose an aisle seat 5 rows from the washrooms. This time, 35F, I'm seated next to a distraught man. Asked him what was bothering him, he says he booked two tickets, but the airline put his 5yr old daughter in a seat 38E, 3 rows behind his seat at 35E, alone between two strangers. He said she had burst into tears when he had to leave her there and come sit in the row I was in. Was I prepared to swap seats? Come on Qatar, five years old? On her own? Between strangers? You've got to do better than that.

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