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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £608 and £752 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £568 on Qatar Airways (16 Sept-21 Oct).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £680.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 19m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £608 and £752 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £568 on Qatar Airways (16 Sept-21 Oct).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 14h 20m. Fly via Qatar Airways or KLM to get the fastest option. Edinburgh and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 5964 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air France (£448), Turkish Airlines (£485), and KLM (£490) offers the cheapest pricing from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Most of the time, Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Amsterdam. London sees the next most stopovers on Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Doha. Istanbul sees the next fewest stopovers on Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam travellers tend to visit De Dam, Melkweg, and Ziggo Dome more than anywhere else. De Dam, Melkweg, and Ziggo Dome are located about 7.0 mi, 6.3 mi, and 7.2 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers in need of a car in Amsterdam can hire one for about £37 per day.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and London Bridge are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, or London Bridge can do so by travelling 12.5 mi, 16.5 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about £37 per day.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport for as little as £576 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 £698 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at £507.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 22

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

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Edinburgh, you will be flying from Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh. There are 0 flights from Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 8 different airlines.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo 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 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo?

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When you search for this flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 27

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

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 28

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

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Question 29

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

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Round-trip from	£568
One-way from	£383
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£739

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air France	Cheapest£448	Average£631	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£485	Average£593	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£490	Average£658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£508	Average£663	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£560	Average£653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£586	Average£661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£587	Average£750	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	Cheapest£600	Average£768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £383

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 21/9. 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 OR Tambo 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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