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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh from £261

JNB — EDI
21 Sep — 28 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh

Tue 15/913:30 -
2 stops27h 25m
Tue 29/910:45 -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 19/8£584
Wed 16/913:30 -
3 stops35h 15m
Tue 29/906:00 -
3 stops26h 40m
Deal found 19/8£585
Sat 3/1013:30 -
2 stops27h 30m
Sat 10/1017:00 -
2 stops39h 40m
Deal found 19/8£588
Mon 7/920:55 -
2 stops25h 40m
Sun 20/907:55 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 17/8£591
Wed 16/914:05 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 22/907:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 18/8£594
Tue 8/914:05 -
1 stop17h 20m
Wed 16/907:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 18/8£594
Mon 12/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 35m
Fri 16/1007:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 17/8£595
Fri 11/1213:30 -
2 stops27h 50m
Tue 5/116:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 19/8£596
Mon 7/920:55 -
1 stop34h 30m
Sun 20/907:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 17/8£597
Tue 8/913:30 -
3 stops33h 15m
Wed 16/907:10 -
3 stops25h 30m
Deal found 18/8£607

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

£584

One-way from

£261

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£659
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/9-29/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£30 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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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:55-21:35

2 stops25h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

07:55-09:00

2 stops24h 05m

£591
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

18:00-09:45

1 stop16h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

17:00-10:15

1 stop16h 15m

£613

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

14:05-06:25

1 stop17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/10

13:55-09:10

3 stops42h 15m

£616

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

18:50-09:40

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/11

10:40-09:40

2 stops21h 00m

£622

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

00:20-15:20

1 stop17h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/1

10:40-09:40

2 stops21h 00m

£662

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

20:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

07:55-04:00

1 stop19h 05m

£674

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

19:35-09:00

1 stop15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/1

07:35-10:25

1 stop24h 50m

£676
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

14:05-06:25

1 stop17h 20m

£261

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

18:30-17:00

3 stops23h 30m

£293

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

10:05-20:10

1 stop35h 05m

£308

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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?

Booking 42 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh (average of £579). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £709). 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £599 and £695 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £584 on Turkish Airlines (15 Sept–29 Sept).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

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
7.8
Good
1,562 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,562 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,562 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

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
3,737 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,562 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,481 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,562 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

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
8,183 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,562 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

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

  • 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. 4 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 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 5964 mi between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Edinburgh.

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

    Currently priced at £523, KLM will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £539 and £541, respectively. KLM is 16% 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 (£237), Turkish Airlines (£318), and British Airways (£319).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh (average of £579). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £709). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Edinburgh

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£523Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£539Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£541Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£576Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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