Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £514
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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — JNB
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or March, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.
Thu 4/1205:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 23/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Deal found 26/11£614
Wed 26/1120:35EDI - JNB
2 stops37h 35mKLM
Sun 7/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Deal found 26/11£624
Tue 25/1111:40EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 25mAir France
Tue 2/1219:20JNB - EDI
1 stop17h 20mAir France
Deal found 24/11£631
Thu 4/1207:45EDI - JNB
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1205:55JNB - EDI
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£651
Thu 4/1211:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 30mAir France
Sat 27/1219:20JNB - EDI
1 stop28h 15mAir France
Deal found 26/11£653
Thu 4/1205:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Sat 27/1219:20JNB - EDI
2 stops43h 25mKLM
Deal found 26/11£676
Thu 4/1209:20EDI - JNB
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1219:20JNB - EDI
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£695
Thu 4/1205:50EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 22/1201:35JNB - EDI
2 stops33h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/11£698
Tue 25/1112:45EDI - JNB
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1216:50JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£701
Wed 26/1120:35EDI - JNB
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1223:59JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£714
Best flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Tue 3/314:05EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 12/320:30JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£630
Fri 6/206:00EDI - JNB
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/222:30JNB - EDI
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£636
Tue 3/316:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 14/319:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11£644
Wed 4/312:45EDI - JNB
2 stops16h 20mLufthansa
Wed 29/408:45JNB - EDI
1 stop32h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 26/11£654
Mon 2/314:05EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 12/320:30JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£630
Thu 12/316:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 22/319:05JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11£644
Thu 5/314:05EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 15/322:00JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£640
Wed 4/311:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 14/319:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11£644
Sat 14/316:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/319:10JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11£644
Fri 13/314:05EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 23/320:30JNB - EDI
1 stop18h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/11£656
Sun 15/316:20EDI - JNB
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/319:05JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11£644
Wed 11/311:00EDI - JNB
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 22/319:05JNB - EDI
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11£644
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Data last updated 27 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 26/1120:35EDI - JNB
2 stops37h 35mKLM
Sun 7/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Deal found 26/11£624
Wed 26/1120:35EDI - JNB
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1223:59JNB - EDI
2 stops23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£714
Thu 4/1205:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Tue 23/1223:59JNB - EDI
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Deal found 26/11£614
Thu 4/1207:45EDI - JNB
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1205:55JNB - EDI
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£651
Thu 4/1211:40EDI - JNB
1 stop22h 30mAir France
Sat 27/1219:20JNB - EDI
1 stop28h 15mAir France
Deal found 26/11£653
Thu 4/1205:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Sat 27/1219:20JNB - EDI
2 stops43h 25mKLM
Deal found 26/11£676
Thu 4/1209:20EDI - JNB
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1219:20JNB - EDI
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£695
Thu 4/1205:50EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 22/1201:35JNB - EDI
2 stops33h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/11£698
Tue 30/1205:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Sun 25/123:59JNB - EDI
1 stop25h 11mKLM
Deal found 25/11£718
One-way flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Tue 16/1212:45EDI - JNB
3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£514
Thu 18/1207:45EDI - JNB
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£742
Tue 16/1207:50EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/11£795
Tue 16/1220:55EDI - JNB
1 stop17h 40mEmirates
Deal found 24/11£970
Tue 16/1205:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 25/11£989
Thu 18/1205:50EDI - JNB
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 26/11£1,115
Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 3/3
14:05-08:40
1 stop16h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 12/3
20:30-12:35
1 stop18h 05m
£630
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 2/3
14:05-08:40
1 stop16h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 12/3
20:30-12:35
1 stop18h 05m
£630
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 6/2
06:00-08:30
2 stops24h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 23/2
22:30-22:50
2 stops26h 20m
£636
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 5/3
14:05-08:40
1 stop16h 35m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 15/3
22:00-10:05
1 stop14h 05m
£640
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 3/3
16:20-10:50
1 stop16h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/3
19:10-10:00
1 stop16h 50m
£644
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 12/3
16:20-10:50
1 stop16h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 22/3
19:05-10:00
1 stop16h 55m
£644
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 4/3
11:00-10:50
1 stop21h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 14/3
19:10-10:00
1 stop16h 50m
£644
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 14/3
16:20-10:50
1 stop16h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 24/3
19:10-10:00
1 stop16h 50m
£644
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sun 15/3
16:20-10:50
1 stop16h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 25/3
19:05-10:00
1 stop16h 55m
£644
EdinburghJohannesburg
EDI - JNB
EDIJNB
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 11/3
11:00-10:50
1 stop21h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 22/3
19:05-10:00
1 stop16h 55m
£644
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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
Booking 57 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £470). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of £568). 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 EDI to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
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 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Edinburgh to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £704.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 52m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 20m.
Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andQatar Airways from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
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.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 16h 30m. Fly via British Airways or Turkish Airlines 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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Air France (£477), KLM (£491), and Turkish Airlines (£496) 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 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Most of the time, Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Amsterdam. Istanbul sees the next most stopovers on Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam travellers tend to visit De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg more than anywhere else. De Dam, Ziggo Dome, and Melkweg are located about 7.0 mi, 7.2 mi, and 6.3 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travellers in need of a car in Amsterdam can hire one for about £33 per day.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Istanbul?
Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Those on a layover in Istanbul interested in visiting Taksim Square, Ayasofya, or Sultan Ahmet Camii can do so by travelling 20.8 mi, 22.2 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Istanbul can hire a car from Istanbul for about £24 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?
Of the flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Doha. London sees the next fewest stopovers on Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £470). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of £568). 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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