What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £422.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 51m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

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 41m. Fly via Lufthansa, KLM, or Air France 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 £329, 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 £406 and £450, respectively. Lufthansa is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Qatar Airways or Lufthansa as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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

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£461+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh

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

Round-trip from	£556
One-way from	£461
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£604

Lufthansa
4/11-7/11
4 total stops
62h 55m total
Johannesburg to Edinburgh

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14/3
2 total stops
28h 50m total
Johannesburg to Edinburgh

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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 24 October 2025.

Wed 29/1023:59JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 06mKLM

Thu 13/1120:30EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 35mKLM

Deal found 23/10£541

Thu 30/1010:10JNB - EDI

2 stops27h 35mLufthansa

Wed 12/1106:00EDI - JNB

2 stops23h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 22/10£553

Wed 24/1223:59JNB - EDI

1 stop14h 46mKLM

Wed 31/1217:00EDI - JNB

1 stop27h 05mKLM

Deal found 23/10£589

Mon 24/1119:05JNB - EDI

1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1211:00EDI - JNB

1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/10£599

Fri 21/1122:00JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 20mBritish Airways

Sun 30/1106:20EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/10£607

Sat 6/1213:45JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Sat 13/1207:30EDI - JNB

1 stop29h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10£615

Sun 7/1213:45JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 14/1207:30EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/10£625

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Fri 6/211:40JNB - EDI

2 stops26h 40mLufthansa

Tue 10/212:45EDI - JNB

1 stop18h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 22/10£576

Fri 6/223:59JNB - EDI

1 stop14h 41mKLM

Tue 10/211:00EDI - JNB

1 stop33h 05mKLM

Deal found 21/10£583

Fri 6/219:20JNB - EDI

1 stop17h 20mAir France

Tue 10/211:40EDI - JNB

1 stop22h 30mAir France

Deal found 23/10£584

Fri 21/1122:00JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 20mBritish Airways

Sun 30/1106:20EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/10£607

Wed 24/1223:59JNB - EDI

1 stop14h 46mKLM

Wed 31/1217:00EDI - JNB

1 stop27h 05mKLM

Deal found 23/10£589

Thu 18/1223:59JNB - EDI

1 stop25h 11mKLM

Wed 31/1220:35EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 30mKLM

Deal found 23/10£640

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Wed 29/1023:59JNB - EDI

1 stop18h 06mKLM

Thu 13/1120:30EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 35mKLM

Deal found 23/10£541

Thu 30/1010:10JNB - EDI

2 stops27h 35mLufthansa

Wed 12/1106:00EDI - JNB

2 stops23h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 22/10£553

Thu 30/1005:55JNB - EDI

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1119:50EDI - JNB

3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£634

Thu 20/1101:35JNB - EDI

2 stops33h 45mKenya Airways

Sun 30/1105:45EDI - JNB

2 stops32h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 23/10£652

Fri 21/1122:00JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 20mBritish Airways

Sun 30/1106:20EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/10£607

Mon 24/1119:05JNB - EDI

1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines

Wed 31/1211:00EDI - JNB

1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/10£599

Mon 24/1119:20JNB - EDI

2 stops19h 25mKLM

Wed 31/1205:50EDI - JNB

1 stop14h 15mKLM

Deal found 22/10£647

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Price

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

11:40-12:20

2 stops26h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

12:45-09:30

1 stop18h 45m

£576

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-12:40

1 stop14h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

11:00-22:05

1 stop33h 05m

£583

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:20-10:40

1 stop17h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

11:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

£584

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

17:00-22:05

1 stop27h 05m

£589

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

22:00-20:20

1 stop24h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 30/11

06:20-07:35

1 stop23h 15m

£607

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

20:35-22:05

1 stop23h 30m

£640

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

03:10-06:00

2 stops28h 50m

£461

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

08:20-19:05

3 stops36h 45m

£3,159

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

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 £319). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £592). 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?

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.

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

7.7

Good

1,405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,405 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,657 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,023 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,518 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,469 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,405 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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. 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 14h 41m. Fly via Lufthansa, KLM, or Air France 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 £329, 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 £406 and £450, 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 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 £319). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in August is currently the most expensive (average of £592). 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 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Edinburgh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest£329	Average£457	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£406	Average£580	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£450	Average£570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£520	Average£631	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£553	Average£676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh from £461

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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

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