Question 1

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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Departing from Edinburgh to Johannesburg will take you 23h 30m. The distance from Edinburgh to Johannesburg is about 5964 mi.

Question 2

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 Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £449 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and KLM, starting at £486 and £491 round-trip. Air France is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 3

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 74 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 4

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg (average of £703). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 8

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

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Consider Air France, British Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.

Question 9

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 London in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg.

Question 10

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 Doha. Istanbul follows Doha in terms of the least common stopover location on Edinburgh to Johannesburg flights.

Question 11

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, Melkweg, and Ziggo Dome more than anywhere else. Travelers on a layover in Amsterdam can visit De Dam, Melkweg, and Ziggo Dome, by traveling 7.0 mi, 6.3 mi, and 7.2 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 12

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

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The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and London Bridge. Hyde Park, Tower Bridge and London Bridge are located about 12.5 mi, 16.5 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about £40 per day.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 14%.

Question 14

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg at least 13 days early can save you up to 4% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 13 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg for as little as £577 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £699 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?

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Flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at £508.

Question 16

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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.

Question 22

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£576
One-way from	£331
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£740

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air France	Cheapest£449	Average£632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£486	Average£594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£491	Average£659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£509	Average£664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£561	Average£654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£587	Average£662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£588	Average£751	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	Cheapest£601	Average£769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg from £331

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg are usually found in May or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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