How long is the flight from Edinburgh to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Edinburgh to South Africa in 14h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, KLM, or Emirates to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5964 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 KLM, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £322. Lufthansa flights start at £355 while deals on Qatar Airways start at £360 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 - Port Elizabeth.

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: KLM, British Airways or Turkish Airlines.

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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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.

Wed 3/1206:10EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1208:45CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£619

Wed 3/1206:10EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£622

Thu 4/1206:15EDI - CPT

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1207:55CPT - EDI

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£646

Wed 3/1206:10EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£646

Wed 3/1206:10EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£677

Wed 3/1217:00EDI - CPT

1 stop35h 10mKLM

Tue 9/1223:45CPT - EDI

1 stop22h 20mKLM

Deal found 3/12£682

Thu 4/1220:30EDI - CPT

1 stop23h 25mKLM

Thu 11/1223:45CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 25mKLM

Deal found 3/12£696

Tue 2/1220:30EDI - CPT

1 stop23h 25mKLM

Wed 10/1223:45CPT - EDI

1 stop15h 00mKLM

Deal found 2/12£698

Thu 4/1213:30EDI - JNB

1 stop30h 35mKLM

Sat 27/1223:59JNB - EDI

1 stop25h 11mKLM

Deal found 1/12£708

Mon 8/1214:05EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 30/1213:45JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 1/12£714

Fri 5/1205:50EDI - DUR

2 stops26h 30mKLM

Sun 21/1217:00DUR - EDI

2 stops25h 05mKLM

Deal found 3/12£738

Sun 7/1214:05EDI - JNB

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1213:45JNB - EDI

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12£767

Best flights from Edinburgh to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

Wed 21/107:25EDI - JNB

3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/123:59JNB - EDI

2 stops22h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12£619

Tue 27/105:50EDI - JNB

1 stop14h 15mKLM

Mon 2/219:20JNB - EDI

2 stops16h 50mKLM

Deal found 3/12£622

Sun 25/113:00EDI - JNB

1 stop18h 30mLufthansa

Wed 28/110:40JNB - EDI

2 stops27h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 1/12£657

Sun 11/106:00EDI - CPT

1 stop21h 50mAir France

Sun 25/107:55CPT - EDI

1 stop15h 40mAir France

Deal found 2/12£731

Sat 7/320:55EDI - DUR

1 stop18h 15mEmirates

Wed 11/319:10DUR - EDI

1 stop25h 55mEmirates

Deal found 2/12£815

Thu 26/216:20EDI - DUR

2 stops19h 10mTurkish Airlines

Mon 16/316:00DUR - EDI

2 stops25h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/12£822

Sun 1/314:05EDI - PLZ

3 stops25h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 16/308:15PLZ - EDI

3 stops30h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/12£826

Tue 3/313:30EDI - JNB

2 stops20h 40mKLM

Mon 27/423:15JNB - EDI

1 stop34h 15mKLM

Deal found 3/12£622

Tue 20/108:40EDI - JNB

3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 31/316:50JNB - EDI

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£634

Tue 3/313:30EDI - JNB

2 stops20h 40mKLM

Tue 28/423:15JNB - EDI

1 stop34h 15mKLM

Deal found 3/12£622

Mon 9/317:35EDI - CPT

2 stops19h 00mLufthansa

Mon 23/315:20CPT - EDI

3 stops46h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 1/12£720

Mon 4/511:35EDI - CPT

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/523:15CPT - EDI

1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£698

Tue 27/117:00EDI - JNB

2 stops17h 10mKLM

Sun 1/219:20JNB - EDI

2 stops22h 45mKLM

Deal found 3/12£661

Tue 24/220:55EDI - DUR

1 stop18h 15mEmirates

Sun 22/319:10DUR - EDI

1 stop25h 55mEmirates

Deal found 1/12£825

Tue 24/214:05EDI - DUR

2 stops18h 50mQatar Airways

Tue 17/312:25DUR - EDI

2 stops26h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/12£829

Tue 24/211:40EDI - DUR

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/311:15DUR - EDI

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12£702

Mon 4/509:15EDI - CPT

1 stop35h 10mKLM

Thu 21/523:15CPT - EDI

1 stop34h 15mKLM

Deal found 3/12£681

Thu 26/220:55EDI - DUR

1 stop18h 15mEmirates

Sun 22/319:10DUR - EDI

1 stop25h 55mEmirates

Deal found 1/12£825

Wed 21/111:00EDI - PLZ

2 stops26h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 25/115:45PLZ - EDI

2 stops25h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 2/12£921

Sun 11/108:00EDI - CPT

3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/113:40CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£728

Sun 22/220:55EDI - DUR

1 stop18h 15mEmirates

Sun 22/319:10DUR - EDI

1 stop25h 55mEmirates

Deal found 1/12£825

Sun 1/305:45EDI - PLZ

2 stops28h 10mKLM

Mon 16/315:45PLZ - EDI

2 stops26h 20mKLM

Deal found 3/12£702

Sat 17/113:30EDI - CPT

1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/107:55CPT - EDI

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£751

Wed 11/305:50EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 55mKLM

Sat 21/308:00CPT - EDI

1 stop17h 10mKLM

Deal found 2/12£707

Sat 17/108:15EDI - DUR

3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/119:10DUR - EDI

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£762

Wed 4/305:50EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 55mKLM

Sat 21/308:00CPT - EDI

1 stop17h 10mKLM

Deal found 2/12£707

Mon 23/213:55EDI - DUR

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/316:00DUR - EDI

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12£764

Sat 4/417:05EDI - CPT

1 stop27h 20mKLM

Sat 25/423:15CPT - EDI

1 stop24h 55mKLM

Deal found 2/12£748

Sun 1/314:05EDI - PLZ

3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/319:35PLZ - EDI

2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£789

Sun 11/105:45EDI - CPT

2 stops22h 05mKLM

Thu 29/118:25CPT - EDI

2 stops23h 40mKLM

Deal found 2/12£765

Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa. Data last updated 3 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 3/1206:10EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1208:45CPT - EDI

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£619

Wed 3/1206:10EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£622

Wed 3/1206:10EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£646

Thu 4/1206:15EDI - CPT

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1207:55CPT - EDI

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£646

Sat 17/114:05EDI - JNB

1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways

Sat 24/122:00JNB - EDI

1 stop15h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/12£631

Sat 17/105:45EDI - CPT

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/107:55CPT - EDI

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£650

Tue 20/108:40EDI - JNB

3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 31/316:50JNB - EDI

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£634

Tue 20/111:00EDI - JNB

2 stops23h 10mKLM

Tue 31/323:15JNB - EDI

1 stop34h 15mKLM

Deal found 2/12£640

Wed 21/107:25EDI - JNB

3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/123:59JNB - EDI

2 stops22h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12£619

Thu 22/106:15EDI - CPT

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/212:30CPT - EDI

1 stop33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£618

Thu 22/105:50EDI - CPT

2 stops25h 55mKLM

Thu 5/218:25CPT - EDI

2 stops23h 40mKLM

Deal found 2/12£636

Tue 27/105:50EDI - JNB

1 stop14h 15mKLM

Mon 2/219:20JNB - EDI

2 stops16h 50mKLM

Deal found 3/12£622

One-way flights from Edinburgh to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

Sat 7/209:35EDI - CPT

3 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£400

Mon 6/420:45EDI - CPT

3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£411

Mon 6/406:10EDI - CPT

1 stop26h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 3/12£433

Fri 19/1206:45EDI - JNB

3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£606

Fri 19/1217:30EDI - JNB

1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/12£1,135

Mon 6/410:40EDI - CPT

1 stop24h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/12£1,710

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to South Africa

Round-trip from	£551
One-way from	£400
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£933

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9/3-23/3
2 total stops
45h 20m total
Edinburgh to South Africa

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7/2
3 total stops
53h 55m total
Edinburgh to South Africa

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Price

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/1

07:25-12:10

3 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

23:59-20:30

2 stops22h 31m

£619

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

05:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

19:20-10:10

2 stops16h 50m

£622

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

13:30-12:10

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

23:15-08:30

1 stop34h 15m

£622

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

13:30-12:10

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

23:15-08:30

1 stop34h 15m

£622

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/1

08:40-13:05

3 stops26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

16:50-21:45

2 stops29h 55m

£634

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/1

13:00-09:30

1 stop18h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

10:40-12:00

2 stops27h 20m

£657

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/1

17:00-12:10

2 stops17h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

19:20-16:05

2 stops22h 45m

£661

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

09:15-21:25

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

23:15-08:30

1 stop34h 15m

£681

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

11:35-21:25

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

23:15-08:30

1 stop34h 15m

£698

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

11:40-19:50

2 stops30h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/3

11:15-12:45

2 stops27h 30m

£702

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Deals found on 2/12

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of £467). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of £564). 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 ZA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa 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 afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa?

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

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

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

KLM

7.7

Good

1,426 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,678 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,071 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,550 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 14h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, KLM, or Emirates to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5964 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 KLM, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £322. Lufthansa flights start at £355 while deals on Qatar Airways start at £360 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 - Port Elizabeth.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Africa (average of £467). Flying from Edinburgh to South Africa in October is currently the most expensive (average of £564). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air France	Cheapest£474	Average£732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£489	Average£712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£492	Average£709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£525	Average£720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£558	Average£766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	Cheapest£570	Average£635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Emirates	Cheapest£594	Average£791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£596	Average£766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£607	Average£862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to South AfricaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.