Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights typically cost between £566 and £763 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £472 on KLM (2 Feb-9 Feb).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights typically cost between £566 and £763 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £472 on KLM (2 Feb-9 Feb).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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Departing from Edinburgh to Johannesburg will take you 33h 05m. The distance from Edinburgh to Johannesburg is about 5964 mi.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Johannesburg is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £403 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and KLM, starting at £450 and £486 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £318. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Edinburgh to Johannesburg for a low price.

Question 5

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg (average of £401). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg in October is currently the most expensive (average of £555). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 9

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

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Consider KLM, British Airways or Turkish Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.

Question 10

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights have a stopover in Amsterdam most often. Amsterdam is followed by Istanbul in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.

Question 11

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights?

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The least popular stopover on flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg is London. Doha follows London in terms of the least common stopover location on Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights.

Question 12

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Amsterdam?

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Amsterdam travellers tend to visit De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Van Gogh Museum more than anywhere else. Travelers on a layover in Amsterdam can visit De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Van Gogh Museum, by traveling 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively after landing at Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers can rent a car at Amsterdam Schiphol for an average daily rate of £37 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 13

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Istanbul?

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The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. Taksim Square, Ayasofya and Sultan Ahmet Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 22.2 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Istanbul can hire a car from Istanbul for about £25 per day.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to JNB?

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When flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 15

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Edinburgh Turnhouse is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Johannesburg from Edinburgh. Booking flights from Turnhouse (EDI) to Johannesburg should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg from 8 different airlines.

Question 16

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

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Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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Deals for Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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Question 21

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Round-trip from	£472
One-way from	£300
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£645

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£404	Average£592	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£450	Average£647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£485	Average£654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£539	Average£709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£556	Average£660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£589	Average£772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£593	Average£666	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£593	Average£721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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