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

Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways 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 35% 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 September 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.

£336 Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to South Africa in 2026/27

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13:15 - 10:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

20:40 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

£602British Airways

Wed, 3 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb

14:50 - 10:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

20:40 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

£602British Airways

Fri, 5 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb

05:40 - 22:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

19:40 - 16:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 25m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

£612KLM

Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

13:25 - 11:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:59 - 16:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 06m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£613KLM

Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

05:50 - 22:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

19:40 - 10:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£614Air France

Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

19:55 - 22:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 05m2 stops Dublin Amsterdam Schiphol

19:40 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 55m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol Dublin

£617Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

11:10 - 13:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 23:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Oslo Gardermoen Kastrup Copenhagen

£621Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

10:40 - 11:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 09:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

£630Turkish Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

16:20 - 10:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 30m1 stop Istanbul

£635Turkish Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

05:50 - 06:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

15:20 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle

£661Air France

Sun, 6 Dec - Tue, 26 Jan

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05:40 - 10:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:15 - 22:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£618Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

06:15 - 10:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 05m3 stops Dublin Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:15 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Dublin

£645Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

05:45 - 21:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 16:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£662KLM

Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

13:10 - 10:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:15 - 22:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£664KLM

Tue, 29 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

05:40 - 22:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

00:15 - 16:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£744Air France

Fri, 25 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

05:40 - 22:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

00:15 - 16:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£745Air France

Fri, 25 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

07:55 - 10:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 06:25CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£941Qatar Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

07:55 - 10:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 06:25CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£941Qatar Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

05:50 - 11:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PLZ Port Elizabeth

29h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

19:00 - 12:00PLZ Port Elizabeth-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

42h 00m2 stops Cape Town Intl London Heathrow

£955British Airways

Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

07:55 - 10:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 13:40CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£968British Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

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KLM flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

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KLM

8 Nov

EDI05:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 20m

1 stop

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

12 Nov

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 25m

2 stops

EDI16:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£612

KLM

8 Nov

EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 00m

2 stops

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

1 Dec

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 06m

1 stop

EDI16:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£613

KLM

27 Oct

EDI20:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 30m

1 stop

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

10 Nov

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m

2 stops

EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£614

Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

18 Nov

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 20m

1 stop

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

10 Dec

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£630

Turkish Airlines

1 Dec

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 35m

1 stop

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Dec

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£635

Turkish Airlines

7 Nov

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 05m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

13 Nov

JNB00:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£643

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/2

13:15-10:20

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/2

20:40-12:45

1 stop18h 05m

£602

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EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/2

14:50-10:20

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/2

20:40-11:50

1 stop17h 10m

£602

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

05:40-22:00

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

19:40-16:05

2 stops22h 25m

£612

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

13:25-11:25

2 stops20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

23:59-16:05

1 stop18h 06m

£613

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

05:50-22:00

2 stops38h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

19:40-10:30

1 stop16h 50m

£614

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/11

19:55-22:00

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

19:40-21:35

3 stops27h 55m

£617

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/11

11:10-13:30

3 stops24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

14:30-23:15

3 stops34h 45m

£621

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/11

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

18:50-09:40

1 stop16h 50m

£630

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

16:20-10:55

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

18:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

£635

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/12

05:50-06:25

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/1

15:20-10:30

2 stops21h 10m

£661

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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, November 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 £691. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of November, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £705.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh 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 £743 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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Best price found	£336
Fastest flight time	14h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £336. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £602.

The fastest flight from Edinburgh to South Africa takes 14h 20m

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Edinburgh to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to South Africa

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 September 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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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £425	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,463 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £498	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,575 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £573	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom £602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,651 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £606	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,234 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £641	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,226 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £651	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,664 reviews	Search Emirates flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £664	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,081 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £698	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 326 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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