Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh from £454
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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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 27 November 2025.
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 27 November 2025.
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Wed 14/105:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/11£607
Thu 18/1219:35JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1206:25EDI - JNB
1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11£626
Mon 15/1212:05JNB - EDI
2 stops37h 05mKenya Airways
Thu 8/105:50EDI - JNB
2 stops40h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/11£674
Wed 17/1217:00JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 14/105:50EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/11£677
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/111:40EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£717
Thu 18/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop35h 21mKLM
Wed 31/1205:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/11£736
Best flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Mon 26/119:45JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 15mLufthansa
Fri 30/112:45EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 24/11£567
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Wed 14/105:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/11£607
Thu 18/1219:35JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1206:25EDI - JNB
1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11£626
Mon 13/418:00JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 13/510:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/11£665
Fri 10/408:45JNB - EDI
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/418:45EDI - JNB
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£673
Mon 15/1212:05JNB - EDI
2 stops37h 05mKenya Airways
Thu 8/105:50EDI - JNB
2 stops40h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/11£674
Wed 17/1217:00JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 14/105:50EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/11£676
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Edinburgh. Data last updated 27 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 15/1212:05JNB - EDI
2 stops37h 05mKenya Airways
Thu 8/105:50EDI - JNB
2 stops40h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/11£674
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mKLM
Wed 14/105:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/11£607
Wed 17/1217:00JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Wed 14/105:50EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/11£677
Wed 17/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/111:40EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£717
Thu 18/1219:35JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1206:25EDI - JNB
1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11£626
Thu 18/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop35h 21mKLM
Wed 31/1205:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/11£736
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Sun 4/113:25JNB - EDI
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£454
Sun 4/119:05JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/11£623
Sun 4/109:25JNB - EDI
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11£633
Sat 3/101:35JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/11£661
Sat 28/201:35JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/11£889
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 27 November 2025.
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
Mon 26/1
19:45-12:00
1 stop18h 15m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 30/1
12:45-09:30
1 stop18h 45m
£567
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 17/12
23:59-16:05
1 stop18h 06m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 14/1
05:50-22:05
1 stop14h 15m
£607
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 18/12
19:35-10:05
1 stop16h 30m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 31/12
06:25-10:25
1 stop26h 00m
£626
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 13/4
18:00-15:50
1 stop22h 50m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 13/5
10:40-10:35
1 stop22h 55m
£665
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 10/4
08:45-10:00
1 stop26h 15m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 25/4
18:45-09:20
1 stop13h 35m
£673
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 15/12
12:05-23:10
2 stops37h 05m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 8/1
05:50-00:25
2 stops40h 35m
£674
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 17/12
17:00-23:10
2 stops32h 10m
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 14/1
05:50-10:55
2 stops27h 05m
£676
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 4/1
13:25-20:50
2 stops33h 25m
£454
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 4/1
19:05-15:20
1 stop22h 15m
£623
JohannesburgEdinburgh
JNB - EDI
JNBEDI
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 4/1
09:25-12:35
1 stop29h 10m
£633
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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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 21 November 2025.
Booking 9 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 £326). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £598). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to EDI?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £426.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 51m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 20m.
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 27 November 2025.
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.
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Related info for your journey
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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 18h 06m. Fly via Lufthansa or KLM 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 £333, 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 £410 and £454, respectively. Lufthansa is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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 £326). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £598). 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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