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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh from £505

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£540

One-way from

£505

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£563
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 January 2026.

Tue 24/219:10
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/316:20
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/1£540
Tue 24/223:59
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops23h 36m
Air France
Tue 3/311:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 30m
Air France
Deal found 12/1£552
Fri 12/618:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 16/616:55
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop16h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/1£557
Wed 8/418:00
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 15/410:40
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/1£568
Wed 25/320:15
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/417:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£570
Fri 27/212:45
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/307:30
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/1£575
Fri 12/615:20
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/612:50
EDI
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£583
Mon 30/308:45
JNB
-
EDI
2 stops28h 20m
Lufthansa
Sun 12/406:10
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop25h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 11/1£588
Thu 12/219:10
JNB
-
EDI
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/211:00
EDI
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/1£589

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh 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 13 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

23:59-21:35

2 stops23h 36m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

11:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

£552

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

18:00-09:40

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/6

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

£557

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

18:00-09:40

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 15/4

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

£568

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

20:15-18:55

1 stop24h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/4

17:10-06:40

1 stop36h 30m

£570

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

12:45-06:00

1 stop19h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

07:30-08:40

1 stop23h 10m

£575

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

15:20-18:00

2 stops27h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/6

06:10-08:35

1 stop25h 25m

£585

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

08:45-12:05

2 stops28h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

06:10-08:35

1 stop25h 25m

£588

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

£589

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

£614

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

22:00-10:05

1 stop14h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

08:35-07:00

1 stop21h 25m

£621

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Edinburgh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh (average of £322). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £586). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 13 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,712 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,155 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,709 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,665 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Edinburgh. 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 into for flights to Edinburgh from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 5 airlines have flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in 16h 40m. Fly via Air France or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 5964 mi between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Edinburgh. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at £337, Lufthansa will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £402 and £446, respectively. Lufthansa is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh are Qatar Airways (£233), Turkish Airlines (£323), and Kenya Airways (£325).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Edinburgh 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh (average of £322). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £586). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£337Average£470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£402Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£446Average£626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£515Average£630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£544Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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