Which airlines fly to Edinburgh?

British Airways, KLM and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Edinburgh from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Edinburgh. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Edinburgh on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

How long does it take to fly to Edinburgh?

The flight from South Africa to Edinburgh depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Edinburgh), then the flight time is 16h 40m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 25h 25m.

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport are updated daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is 5 as of February 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport 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 Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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19:10 - 10:00

JNB

EDI

16h 50m

1 stop

16:20 - 10:50

EDI

JNB

16h 30m

1 stop

£556Turkish Airlines

Sat, 14 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

22:00 - 22:15

JNB

EDI

26h 15m

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07:25 - 08:25

EDI

JNB

23h 00m

2 stops

£570Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

19:05 - 10:00

JNB

EDI

16h 55m

1 stop

16:55 - 10:30

EDI

JNB

16h 35m

1 stop

£575Turkish Airlines

Wed, 25 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr

20:30 - 06:00

JNB

EDI

35h 30m

1 stop

07:30 - 08:40

EDI

JNB

23h 10m

1 stop

£578Qatar Airways

Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

23:59 - 12:45

JNB

EDI

14h 46m

1 stop

05:45 - 21:20

EDI

JNB

14h 35m

1 stop

£592KLM

Sat, 21 Mar - Fri, 10 Apr

10:10 - 12:00

JNB

EDI

27h 50m

2 stops

13:30 - 08:35

EDI

JNB

18h 05m

1 stop

£594Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr

12:35 - 06:00

CPT

EDI

19h 25m

1 stop

14:05 - 17:30

EDI

CPT

25h 25m

1 stop

£605Qatar Airways

Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

18:25 - 16:05

CPT

EDI

23h 40m

2 stops

09:25 - 21:55

EDI

CPT

34h 30m

1 stop

£631KLM

Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

22:10 - 13:45

CPT

EDI

17h 35m

1 stop

14:05 - 17:25

EDI

CPT

25h 20m

1 stop

£638British Airways

Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

14:00 - 07:45

CPT

EDI

19h 45m

2 stops

12:40 - 10:20

EDI

CPT

19h 40m

1 stop

£653British Airways

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Edinburgh

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Qatar Airways

18 Mar

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 30m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

25 Mar

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 10m

1 stop

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

£578

Qatar Airways

18 Mar

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

25 Mar

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 25m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

£605

Qatar Airways

19 Mar

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

26h 00m

1 stop

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

26 Mar

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 55m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

£641

KLM flights from South Africa to Edinburgh

Our best KLM deals on South Africa to Edinburgh flight tickets

KLM

21 Mar

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 46m

1 stop

EDI12:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

10 Apr

EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 35m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

£592

KLM

6 Feb

CPT23:45Cape Town Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

EDI12:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

10 Feb

EDI05:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

CPT05:50Cape Town Intl

£610

KLM

21 Mar

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 46m

1 stop

EDI12:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

10 Apr

EDI13:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 55m

2 stops

JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

£615

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19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

£556

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:00-22:15

2 stops26h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/3

07:25-08:25

2 stops23h 00m

£570

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:05-10:00

1 stop16h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

16:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

£575

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

20:30-06:00

1 stop35h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/3

07:30-08:40

1 stop23h 10m

£578

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/4

05:45-21:20

1 stop14h 35m

£592

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

10:10-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/4

13:30-08:35

1 stop18h 05m

£594

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/3

14:05-17:30

1 stop25h 25m

£605

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

18:25-16:05

2 stops23h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:25-21:55

1 stop34h 30m

£631

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

22:10-13:45

1 stop17h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

14:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

£638

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:00-07:45

2 stops19h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

12:40-10:20

1 stop19h 40m

£653

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh from South Africa, with most prices found around £516. If you don’t want to visit Edinburgh in February, then you should wait until January to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £555.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Edinburgh?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Edinburgh from South Africa when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Edinburgh for around £599 when searching week before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Edinburgh from South Africa for as low as £572 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	16h 40m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Edinburgh takes 16h 40m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from South Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is 5 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport 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 Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Edinburgh

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £321	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,758 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £395	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,209 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £438	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,448 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £509	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £535	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,711 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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