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Cheapest return fare
R12 458
Overall average: R13 055
British Airways
Fri 28/11Fri 5/12
JNB - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 034
Typical prices: R5 444-R11 809
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/2
CPT - EDI • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 15% 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.
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Recent return flight deals to Edinburgh

Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 12:10JNB-EDI
16h 10m1 stop
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19:30 - 7:35EDI-JNB
34h 05m1 stop
R12 458British Airways
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Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 12
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19:05 - 10:00JNB-EDI
16h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:20 - 10:50EDI-JNB
16h 30m1 stop
R12 919Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Lufthansa Logo
10:40 - 12:20JNB-EDI
27h 40m2 stops
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12:45 - 9:30EDI-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R12 987Lufthansa
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Lufthansa Logo
11:40 - 12:20JNB-EDI
26h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
12:45 - 9:30EDI-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
R13 004Lufthansa
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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
Lufthansa Logo
10:40 - 23:15JNB-EDI
38h 35m2 stops
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17:45 - 16:15EDI-JNB
20h 30m2 stops
R13 072Lufthansa
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 19:05CPT-EDI
31h 25m1 stop
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20:55 - 16:45EDI-CPT
17h 50m1 stop
R13 192Emirates
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 19:05CPT-EDI
31h 25m1 stop
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20:55 - 16:45EDI-CPT
17h 50m1 stop
R13 209Emirates
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
KLM Logo
7:55 - 23:10CPT-EDI
17h 15m2 stops
KLM Logo
5:50 - 9:45EDI-CPT
25h 55m2 stops
R15 171KLM
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
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12:40 - 12:35PLZ-EDI
25h 55m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 17:45EDI-PLZ
25h 40m3 stops
R25 701Qatar Airways
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 12:35PLZ-EDI
22h 50m2 stops
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14:05 - 17:45EDI-PLZ
25h 40m3 stops
R25 735Qatar Airways
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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 February, where tickets cost R12 475 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R17 799 and R16 229 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R11 826.

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 9 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Edinburgh Plane Tickets

Low seasonOctober
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Most popular time to fly (12% 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 tickets can be as cheap as R14 129. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R14 841 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 flights cost R12 905 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 R16 021.

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

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +55 more

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +56 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, +56 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +57 more

Friday

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

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +58 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +54 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +55 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +56 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +57 more

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to South Africa

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +55 more

Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +56 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, +56 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +57 more

Friday

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

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +58 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +54 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +55 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +56 more

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +57 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.
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KLMOverall score based on 1411 reviews
7,1Entertainment
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,8Boarding
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

2,0 MediocreElizabeth, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

Entertainment did not work from DC to London. Was not able to check in online during my return journey from Mumbai to London. Food was good!

The to flight was excellent but the return flight the seats seemed not cushioning enough.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze, Sara and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

For a business class ticket the service was very mediocre. We had to ask for coffee after a meal and the service was grudging like we were putting them out. The leg from BOM to LHR was especially bad and the toilets had no water. It was disgusting. Looks like self service is the new model for Business Class. No Thank you. I will look elsewhere

The boarding process was very poorly organized. Too many people had way to much carry on and resulted in loading overhead bins being the gating factor. Time for change.

I do not understand how BA takes coach seating and has people paying for business class. There is no leg room, seats don’t recline and no entertainment to be had unless you brought your own.

It's useless to complain about the space and the back of the seat, making you sitting vertically like a candle. it's your business model. The "food" - there is no food. But I don't care about the food. It's the seating.

The flight was comfortable and the attendants were readily available and helpful. The food needs to be improved.

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

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