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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh from £401

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in February or January, booked 18 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 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£561

One-way from

£401

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£655
8/9-22/9
  • 8/9-22/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£42 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 August 2025
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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 18 August 2025.

Mon 8/918:50JNB - EDI
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/912:30EDI - JNB
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8£561
Mon 8/918:50JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 45mAir France
Mon 22/917:25EDI - JNB
2 stops26h 55mAir France
Deal found 17/8£577
Tue 21/1009:50JNB - EDI
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1020:20EDI - JNB
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£589
Fri 5/917:55JNB - EDI
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/910:35EDI - JNB
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/8£601
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/115:10EDI - JNB
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8£627
Tue 21/1023:15JNB - EDI
2 stops18h 20mAir France
Tue 28/1011:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 10mAir France
Deal found 17/8£628
Mon 20/1001:25JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 28/1005:45EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/8£643
Tue 19/813:55JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 26/815:10EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/8£651
Mon 15/1217:00JNB - EDI
2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways
Thu 8/105:45EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/8£657
Thu 16/1001:25JNB - EDI
2 stops21h 20mKenya Airways
Fri 24/1006:00EDI - JNB
2 stops27h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/8£672

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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 18 August 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

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

18:50-21:50

2 stops28h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

12:30-21:20

2 stops31h 50m

£561

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

18:50-16:35

1 stop22h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

17:25-21:20

2 stops26h 55m

£577

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:05-15:20

1 stop22h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

£583

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

09:50-11:15

2 stops26h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/10

20:20-08:20

2 stops34h 00m

£589

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

17:55-15:50

1 stop22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/9

10:35-10:35

1 stop23h 00m

£601

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

10:40-12:20

2 stops27h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

12:45-09:30

1 stop18h 45m

£619

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

22:00-12:10

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

15:10-08:40

1 stop15h 30m

£627

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

19:10-17:55

2 stops23h 45m

£401

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

18:50-10:45

1 stop16h 55m

£513

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

23:15-21:45

1 stop23h 30m

£553

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Edinburgh

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Cheapflights Insights

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 8 August 2025.

Booking 18 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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 18 August 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% 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.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% 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 £380.

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 54m.

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 12m.

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 18 August 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,945 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,330 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,277 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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.

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

    Currently priced at £335, 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 £399 and £442, respectively. Lufthansa is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £102). 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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LufthansaCheapest£335Average£454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£399Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£442Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£511Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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