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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh from £248

JNB — EDI
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
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

Wed 7/1020:55 -
1 stop17h 45m
Wed 14/1007:55 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 2/9£596
Mon 19/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 35m
Mon 26/1014:05 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 4/9£598
Thu 1/1019:00 -
2 stops22h 25m
Tue 1/1206:45 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 31/8£612
Wed 7/1020:55 -
1 stop34h 30m
Wed 14/1008:35 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 3/9£620
Mon 19/1019:00 -
2 stops23h 30m
Mon 26/1007:35 -
2 stops30h 00m
Deal found 4/9£631
Thu 1/1021:15 -
1 stop14h 05m
Tue 1/1216:15 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 31/8£632
Wed 9/1200:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 3/110:40 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 31/8£667
Thu 15/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 35m
Thu 22/1006:05 -
3 stops24h 05m
Deal found 31/8£670

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

£596

One-way from

£248

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£637
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/10-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£27 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

Thu 12/11

13:45-06:00

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£248

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

14:05-06:25

1 stop17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£253

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

14:05-13:25

2 stops24h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£289

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

13:45-11:15

2 stops23h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£310

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

09:45-00:20

3 stops39h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£421

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

21:45-07:55

3 stops36h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£647

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

18:50-09:40

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/2

16:20-11:00

1 stop16h 40m

£660

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

18:50-09:40

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/1

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

£697

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

10:05-20:05

1 stop35h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/10

22:00-20:35

1 stop21h 35m

£754

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-18:35

1 stop22h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

07:55-09:10

1 stop24h 15m

£800

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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 £585). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £718). 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 typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £594 and £716 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £596 on Qatar Airways (7 Oct–14 Oct).

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
1,571 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

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
7.8
Good
1,571 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,571 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

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
3,731 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,571 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

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
7.4
Good
4,481 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,571 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

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
8,204 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,571 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

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

  • 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 14h 10m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, or British Airways 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 £528, 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 £544 and £546, respectively. KLM is 17% 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 (£239), Turkish Airlines (£321), and British Airways (£322).

  • 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 £585). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £718). 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£528Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£544Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£546Average£598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£581Average£695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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