What is the cheapest airline that flies from Edinburgh Turnhouse to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Edinburgh Turnhouse to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

KLM, British Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Edinburgh according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa?

There are 9 operators available for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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05:50 - 07:30

EDI

JNB

24h 40m

2 stops

18:35 - 21:10

JNB

EDI

27h 35m

2 stops

£527Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul

05:45 - 21:20

EDI

JNB

14h 35m

1 stop

18:00 - 12:20

JNB

EDI

19h 20m

2 stops

£540KLM

Mon, 15 Jun - Wed, 15 Jul

11:00 - 10:50

EDI

JNB

21h 50m

1 stop

18:00 - 15:55

JNB

EDI

22h 55m

1 stop

£549Turkish Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 29 Apr

11:00 - 10:50

EDI

JNB

21h 50m

1 stop

18:00 - 15:55

JNB

EDI

22h 55m

1 stop

£552Turkish Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 29 Apr

11:00 - 10:50

EDI

JNB

21h 50m

1 stop

18:00 - 15:55

JNB

EDI

22h 55m

1 stop

£553Turkish Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 29 Apr

11:40 - 18:20

EDI

PLZ

28h 40m

2 stops

15:45 - 10:40

PLZ

EDI

20h 55m

2 stops

£589Air France

Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

07:30 - 10:55

EDI

DUR

25h 25m

2 stops

12:25 - 12:35

DUR

EDI

26h 10m

2 stops

£794Qatar Airways

Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

20:55 - 17:10

EDI

DUR

18h 15m

1 stop

19:10 - 19:05

DUR

EDI

25h 55m

1 stop

£799Emirates

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

20:55 - 17:10

EDI

DUR

18h 15m

1 stop

19:10 - 19:05

DUR

EDI

25h 55m

1 stop

£800Emirates

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

14:20 - 17:45

EDI

PLZ

25h 25m

3 stops

18:55 - 06:00

PLZ

EDI

37h 05m

2 stops

£824Qatar Airways

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

KLM flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

Our best KLM deals on Edinburgh to South Africa flight tickets

KLM

15 May

EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 35m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Jun

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m

1 stop

EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

£562

KLM

6 Mar

EDI05:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

24 Mar

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 06m

1 stop

EDI16:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£566

KLM

1 Apr

EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 35m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

1 Jul

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 55m

1 stop

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

£570

Qatar Airways flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

11 May

EDI15:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 10m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 May

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m

1 stop

EDI13:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

£614

Qatar Airways

1 Mar

EDI14:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 05m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

8 Mar

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£623

Qatar Airways

4 Mar

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 25m

2 stops

DUR10:55Durban King Shaka Intl

24 Mar

DUR12:25Durban King Shaka Intl

26h 10m

2 stops

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£794

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

05:50-07:30

2 stops24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

18:35-21:10

2 stops27h 35m

£527

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/6

05:45-21:20

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-12:20

2 stops19h 20m

£540

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

£549

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

£552

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

£553

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

11:40-18:20

2 stops28h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 16/3

15:45-10:40

2 stops20h 55m

£589

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

07:30-10:55

2 stops25h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 24/3

12:25-12:35

2 stops26h 10m

£794

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

20:55-17:10

1 stop18h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/3

19:10-19:05

1 stop25h 55m

£799

EdinburghDurban

EDI - DUR

EDIDUR

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

20:55-17:10

1 stop18h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 9/3

19:10-19:05

1 stop25h 55m

£800

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

14:20-17:45

3 stops25h 25m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 9/3

18:55-06:00

2 stops37h 05m

£824

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £588. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of May, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £618.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £693 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Edinburgh for as low as £609 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to South Africa flight.

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The fastest flight from Edinburgh to South Africa takes 14h 30m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa?
There are 9 operators available for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £398	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,216 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom £443	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,534 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom £484	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,454 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £539	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,786 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £550	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £555	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,872 reviews	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £580	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,742 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £583	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,519 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £586	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 291 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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