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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £274

EDI — JNB
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Tue 27/1016:20 -
2 stops39h 20m
Tue 10/1113:30 -
2 stops46h 10m
Deal found 19/8£594
Thu 19/1112:40 -
1 stop19h 00m
Tue 16/220:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 19/8£596
Sat 12/922:00 -
2 stops33h 20m
Mon 28/922:20 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 18/8£600
Thu 17/920:30 -
2 stops34h 45m
Thu 24/913:30 -
3 stops34h 25m
Deal found 18/8£602
Sat 19/922:00 -
2 stops33h 20m
Tue 29/920:55 -
2 stops23h 45m
Deal found 19/8£603
Tue 22/910:45 -
2 stops21h 55m
Tue 13/1013:30 -
2 stops27h 25m
Deal found 18/8£604
Sat 21/1116:20 -
2 stops39h 20m
Tue 1/1213:30 -
2 stops46h 10m
Deal found 19/8£605
Thu 31/1210:40 -
2 stops21h 00m
Sat 16/113:30 -
2 stops46h 10m
Deal found 16/8£608
Mon 2/1119:00 -
2 stops35h 20m
Tue 10/1109:50 -
3 stops35h 35m
Deal found 17/8£608

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

£594

One-way from

£274

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£762
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/10-10/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

10:45-09:40

2 stops21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

£604

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 24/10

17:00-09:40

2 stops39h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

13:30-15:20

2 stops27h 50m

£631

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

16:20-11:00

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

13:30-09:40

2 stops46h 10m

£633

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

10:45-09:40

2 stops21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

18:00-09:45

1 stop16h 45m

£660
Fastest return journey

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

05:40-22:00

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

23:59-12:30

1 stop14h 31m

£661

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

10:45-09:40

2 stops21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

13:30-16:00

2 stops27h 30m

£714

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

20:30-22:00

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

19:40-10:30

1 stop16h 50m

£716

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

22:00-05:30

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

22:20-20:10

1 stop22h 50m

£732

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

22:00-05:30

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

22:20-20:10

1 stop22h 50m

£732
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/10

07:45-08:15

2 stops47h 30m

£326

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Booking 68 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £625). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,022). 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 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 £653 and £799 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £594 on Turkish Airlines (27 Oct–10 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,736 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,480 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,202 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,181 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 9 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 21h 55m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Edinburgh and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 5964 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£400), KLM (£488), and Lufthansa (£540) 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 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £311. Users have also found prices from £356 and £405 on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 Doha. Istanbul sees the next most stopovers on Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

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

    Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Those on a layover in Istanbul interested in visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Ayasofya can do so by travelling 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Istanbul can hire a car from Istanbul for about £36 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 London. Amsterdam 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £625). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,022). 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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Fly from Edinburgh to OR Tambo on these airlines

KLM flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Top 9 airlines flying from Edinburgh to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£400Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£488Average£705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£540Average£774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£546Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapest£549Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£624Average£971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£634Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapest£643Average£964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£668Average£758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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