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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £321

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 June 2026.

Sun 6/910:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 20/913:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6£669
Wed 26/810:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/917:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/6£670
Thu 27/806:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 9/908:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop32h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/6£676
Sat 21/1116:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1113:30
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6£677
Wed 28/1010:40
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops21h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/1118:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop22h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6£680
Fri 28/816:55
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops39h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/917:50
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6£681
Mon 28/916:55
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops39h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/1018:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6£682
Tue 1/1213:25
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops19h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 8/1201:35
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops20h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/6£684

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£669

One-way from

£321

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£714
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 6/9-20/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2026.
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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/8

07:55-04:00

1 stop19h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:45-13:40

1 stop23h 55m

£696

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

20:55-20:35

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:25-19:05

1 stop31h 40m

£734

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/8

22:00-16:15

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

19:10-20:05

1 stop25h 55m

£738

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/11

20:55-16:35

1 stop17h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

22:20-19:05

1 stop22h 45m

£755
Fastest return journey

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/7

13:10-10:20

2 stops20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

23:15-12:20

1 stop14h 05m

£783

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 24/10

22:00-16:35

1 stop17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

22:20-19:05

1 stop22h 45m

£790

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

17:00-12:10

2 stops17h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

23:55-16:05

1 stop18h 10m

£915

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/11

07:30-03:55

1 stop18h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

12:45-06:00

1 stop19h 15m

£929

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

08:50-16:15

3 stops30h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

15:25-07:40

2 stops41h 15m

£988

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

10:55-08:40

2 stops19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

09:25-06:00

3 stops22h 35m

£1,052

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £641). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,006). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 10 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,582 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,582 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,582 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,582 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,582 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,582 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,038 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,582 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Edinburgh, you will be flying from Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh. There are 0 flights from Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 8 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 19h 05m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Emirates, or KLM to get the fastest option. Edinburgh and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 5964 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£406), KLM (£500), and Lufthansa (£550) offers the cheapest pricing from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £316. Users have also found prices from £417 and £454 on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Most of the time, Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha. Istanbul sees the next most stopovers on Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Istanbul?

    Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Those on a layover in Istanbul interested in visiting Taksim Square, Ayasofya, or Sultan Ahmet Camii can do so by travelling 20.8 mi, 22.2 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Istanbul can hire a car from Istanbul for about £30 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Of the flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in London. Amsterdam sees the next fewest stopovers on Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £641). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,006). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Edinburgh to OR Tambo on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 June 2026.
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Top 8 airlines flying from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£406Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£500Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£550Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£559Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£567Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£627Average£951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£637Average£729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£680Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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