How long is the flight from Edinburgh to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to South Africa in 18h 55m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Emirates, or KLM to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6342 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £313. Emirates flights start at £359 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £401 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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).

What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to South Africa?

The most popular flight routes from Edinburgh to South Africa are Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Edinburgh Turnhouse - Durban King Shaka Intl.

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

Before booking your flight from Edinburgh to South Africa check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, KLM or Qatar Airways.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to South Africa as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?

If you book a flight to South Africa 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.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?

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

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

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of £673). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,043). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andQatar Airways from Edinburgh to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

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KLM

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10.0

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Qatar Airways

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

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British Airways

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?
If you book a flight to South Africa 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.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to South Africa in 18h 55m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Emirates, or KLM to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6342 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £313. Emirates flights start at £359 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at £401 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to South Africa?
The most popular flight routes from Edinburgh to South Africa are Edinburgh Turnhouse - Cape Town Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Edinburgh Turnhouse - Durban King Shaka Intl.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa 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 South Africa?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of £673). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,043). 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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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£406	Average£747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£491	Average£784	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£545	Average£802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£552	Average£768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£581	Average£757	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	Cheapest£630	Average£900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£653	Average£917	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Emirates	Cheapest£655	Average£779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£678	Average£779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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