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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh from £254

JNB — EDI
17 Oct — 24 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

Tue 27/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Tue 3/1114:05 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 12/9£587
Sat 31/1013:45 -
2 stops29h 05m
Sat 7/1106:00 -
2 stops31h 35m
Deal found 16/9£588
Wed 28/1000:20 -
1 stop17h 00m
Thu 5/1116:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 14/9£595
Thu 29/1020:20 -
1 stop18h 15m
Thu 5/1114:05 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 14/9£599
Fri 30/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Fri 20/1114:05 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 14/9£601
Sat 31/1013:45 -
1 stop24h 50m
Sat 7/1114:05 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 16/9£613
Thu 29/1020:20 -
1 stop35h 40m
Thu 5/1115:05 -
2 stops22h 30m
Deal found 14/9£619
Sun 6/1218:50 -
1 stop16h 50m
Tue 5/116:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 12/9£642
Fri 30/1013:45 -
1 stop18h 15m
Fri 20/1114:25 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 14/9£648

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Edinburgh

Round-trip from

£587

One-way from

£254

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£661
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£26 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 September 2026
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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

17:00-14:30

2 stops22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£359
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

00:20-15:20

1 stop17h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£373

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

09:25-12:35

1 stop29h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£381

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

18:50-19:05

1 stop26h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£393

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

09:25-20:00

3 stops36h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£441

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/1

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£444

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/1

10:25-19:05

1 stop34h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£460

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

08:45-09:45

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£483

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/2

18:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/2

16:20-10:55

1 stop16h 35m

£660

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/10

11:10-21:20

1 stop33h 10m

£684

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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 £588). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £722). 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 £601 and £741 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £587 on Qatar Airways (27 Oct–3 Nov).

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
1,577 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
1,577 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,577 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
3,732 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,577 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
4,466 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,577 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
8,227 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,577 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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 17h 55m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, KLM, or Emirates 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 £531, 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 £547 and £549, 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 (£246), Turkish Airlines (£323), and British Airways (£324).

  • 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 £588). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Edinburgh in July is currently the most expensive (average of £722). 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£531Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£547Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£549Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£584Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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