What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Durban?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 53m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Durban?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £849.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Durban?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Durban on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Durban?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Durban?

There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Durban in 18h 20m. Fly via British Airways or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from Edinburgh to Durban is about 6246 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Durban round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Durban round-trip from £713. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from £734, and British Airways, from £750. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Durban for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 30.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Durban?

Before booking your flight from Edinburgh to Durban check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to DUR?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Durban as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Durban that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Durban?

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

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Round-trip from	£716
One-way from	£423
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£810

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5/11-12/11
4 total stops
46h 30m total
Edinburgh to Durban

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46h 40m total
Edinburgh to Durban

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/10

17:25-17:05

3 stops46h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£423

EdinburghDurban

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/10

06:15-09:35

3 stops26h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£438

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EdinburghDurban

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/10

22:00-16:35

1 stop17h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£686

EdinburghDurban

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/11

08:30-15:35

3 stops29h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 24/11

08:40-09:10

3 stops26h 30m

£728

EdinburghDurban

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

13:25-17:40

3 stops50h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

19:10-12:35

2 stops19h 25m

£826

EdinburghDurban

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

20:50-17:10

1 stop18h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/11

11:15-18:55

2 stops33h 40m

£836

EdinburghDurban

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/1

09:55-10:40

2 stops46h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

19:10-12:35

2 stops19h 25m

£854

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/11

09:30-10:40

2 stops47h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/11

17:00-19:55

2 stops28h 55m

£875

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/11

20:55-17:10

1 stop18h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/11

07:00-18:55

2 stops37h 55m

£887

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/1

16:30-10:40

2 stops40h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 26/1

19:10-17:05

3 stops23h 55m

£892

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Prices

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Durban (average of £752). Flying from Edinburgh to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,171). 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 Durban?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Durban flights typically cost between £801 and £847 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £716 on Multiple Airlines (5 Nov–12 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways from Edinburgh to Durban to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,672 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,672 reviews

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Very Good

3,672 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,454 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,672 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,726 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,672 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,255 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,672 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Durban?
There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Durban in 18h 20m. Fly via British Airways or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from Edinburgh to Durban is about 6246 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Durban round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Durban round-trip from £713. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from £734, and British Airways, from £750. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Durban for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Durban that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Durban?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Durban.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Durban?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Durban 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 Durban?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Durban (average of £752). Flying from Edinburgh to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,171). 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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Qatar Airways	Cheapest£713	Average£829	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£778	Average£844	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Durban?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Durban flights typically cost between £801 and £847 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £716 on Multiple Airlines (5 Nov–12 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Durban?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Durban on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Durban?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £849.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Durban?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 53m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Durban?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways from Edinburgh to Durban to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Edinburgh to Durban flights typically cost between £801 and £847 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £716 on Multiple Airlines (5 Nov–12 Nov).