How long is the flight from Edinburgh to South Island?

Emirates and Qantas Airways can get you from Edinburgh to South Island in just under 28h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 10m. Edinburgh and South Island are separated by a distance of 11549 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

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

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

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

Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

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

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

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

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Wed 11/1120:55 -

2 stops38h 15m

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Deal found 29/8£1,309

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Wed 11/11

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09:15-19:05

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£1,246

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20:55-15:35

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13:20-19:05

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12:10-19:05

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12:10-19:05

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20:55-10:05

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13:20-19:05

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£1,305

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Wed 18/11

20:55-10:05

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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Thu 12/11

20:55-14:00

2 stops28h 05m

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18:20-19:05

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CHC Christchurch

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Sun 14/2

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

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Excellent

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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What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to South Island?
Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to South Island?
Emirates and Qantas Airways can get you from Edinburgh to South Island in just under 28h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 10m. Edinburgh and South Island are separated by a distance of 11549 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to South Island 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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