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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.
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Recent return flight deals to Edinburgh

Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 9
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9:00 - 13:30CPT-EDI
30h 30m1 stop
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19:15 - 22:05EDI-CPT
24h 50m1 stop
R12 503SWISS
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
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9:25 - 12:35JNB-EDI
29h 10m1 stop
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14:05 - 15:35EDI-JNB
23h 30m1 stop
R13 232Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 15 - Thu, Jan 8
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19:05 - 15:20JNB-EDI
22h 15m1 stop
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11:00 - 10:50EDI-JNB
21h 50m1 stop
R13 597Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 15:20CPT-EDI
24h 05m1 stop
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11:00 - 11:50EDI-CPT
22h 50m1 stop
R14 361Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 18
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18:25 - 12:45CPT-EDI
20h 20m2 stops
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9:20 - 5:50EDI-CPT
18h 30m2 stops
R14 569KLM
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 18
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18:25 - 12:45CPT-EDI
20h 20m2 stops
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5:50 - 5:50EDI-CPT
22h 00m2 stops
R14 587KLM
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Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 16
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 8:35CPT-EDI
15h 40m1 stop
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14:05 - 8:05EDI-CPT
16h 00m1 stop
R15 003British Airways
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 12:10CPT-EDI
19h 15m1 stop
British Airways Logo
14:05 - 17:25EDI-CPT
25h 20m1 stop
R15 073British Airways
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Mon, Dec 15 - Thu, Jan 8
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10:40 - 12:00JNB-EDI
27h 20m2 stops
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12:45 - 15:35EDI-JNB
24h 50m2 stops
R15 246Lufthansa
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
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9:30 - 10:45CPT-EDI
27h 15m2 stops
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17:45 - 13:25EDI-CPT
17h 40m2 stops
R16 670Lufthansa
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
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Cheapest return fare
R12 503
Overall average: R14 448
SWISS
Sun 2/11Sun 9/11
CPT - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R4 914
Typical prices: R6 703-8405
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Sat 15/11
CPT - EDI • 1 stop
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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 February, where tickets cost R11 391 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R15 681 and R15 420 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R12 763.

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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Edinburgh Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
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Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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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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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.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Edinburgh?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Edinburgh is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R14 377. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R15 101 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Edinburgh is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R756 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Edinburgh is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R939.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Edinburgh

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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

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +61 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +62 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +64 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +62 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +63 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +60 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +61 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +62 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +64 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +65 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +62 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +63 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +60 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1386 reviews
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
7,2Entertainment
7,8Boarding
7,3Food
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The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

10,0 ExcellentCameron, Sept 2025YYJ - YYC
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The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

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.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

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

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

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.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

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

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

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

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Aircraft you use on this route are always old and poor! This drives the entire experience down

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

One of the best flights I have been on in a while. Food was excellent. The chair-back screens in economy were A+. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

Food is getting worse. They use to be different than other airlines. Their economy classes food sucks. Stuff was very helpful.

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

Staff was great. Space in bathrooms was very good. Boarding went smoothly due to aisles. I would like more room in coach. 2 more inches would be helpful. Lost luggage was a big issue; more on the administrative side than flight related, but diminished the flight experience.

I didn’t know i’d be flying AA for the long legs.

The flight was good. It arrived at Heathrow on time but then there was no transport to take us to the terminal. We sat on the plane for an hour waiting for a bus. I will avoid Heathrow if possible in future. The crew were very apologetic.

we had to walk up stairs to get into the plane--no jetways. Perhaps that's a problem not with the airline but with facilities at Heathrow, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. But it was inconvenient.

The seating has become ridiculous… like a contest to see how narrow and short they can be made- forcing anyone over 5’1 to pay more to not be twisting oneself into a pretzel. Really insane- would have thought BA was better than this. Frankly- it cancels out a lot of the positive aspects.

flight was delayed from BWI to London - missed my connecting flight & then connecting flight (also British Air) was delayed - food is awful, TV & movie selection is great

The flight was fine but they made me pay for my carryon bag because they said it was too big at the counter. But it fit under the seat just fine.

Super tight economy class. My knees were hitting the back of seat in front of me (I'm only 5'6"). My small backpack (sized according to their required dimensions) would not fit under the seat in front of me because there is a box (is that the life jacket?) in the way. Over all, extremely uncomfortable. I forgive the tasteless food, but the tight seating was torture

Excellent service by the flight crew, and the food was relatively very good compared to other airlines.

Flight was excellent, staff was great. My first time in first class and it was very relaxing and comfortable.

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

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