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Cheap Flight Deals to Edinburgh

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Edinburgh

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Edinburgh.
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9:50 - 16:25JNB-EDI
31h 35m2 stops
23:25 - 8:35EDI-JNB
32h 10m2 stops
R11 319
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Wed, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 23
23:15 - 8:25JNB-EDI
34h 10m1 stop
17:15 - 21:20EDI-JNB
27h 05m1 stop
R11 503KLM
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Mon, May 19 - Wed, Jun 11
20:25 - 19:05JNB-EDI
24h 40m1 stop
7:40 - 10:25EDI-JNB
24h 45m1 stop
R12 480SWISS
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Sat, Mar 22 - Sat, Mar 29
13:20 - 6:00JNB-EDI
18h 40m1 stop
14:05 - 15:35EDI-JNB
23h 30m1 stop
R12 849Qatar Airways
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Mon, Mar 17 - Fri, Mar 21
21:15 - 14:40JNB-EDI
18h 25m1 stop
14:45 - 7:00EDI-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
R13 568British Airways
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Mon, May 19 - Thu, Jun 12
19:35 - 11:55JNB-EDI
18h 20m1 stop
12:40 - 7:05EDI-JNB
16h 25m2 stops
R13 642Lufthansa
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Mon, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 24
19:35 - 18:55JNB-EDI
24h 20m1 stop
19:40 - 9:20EDI-JNB
36h 40m1 stop
R14 416SWISS
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Sun, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 13
13:20 - 6:00JNB-EDI
18h 40m1 stop
8:20 - 15:35EDI-JNB
29h 15m2 stops
R14 914Qatar Airways
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Mon, Mar 17 - Fri, Mar 21
19:00 - 16:30JNB-EDI
22h 30m2 stops
6:15 - 8:35EDI-JNB
25h 20m1 stop
R14 932Lufthansa
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Mon, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 21
21:15 - 11:45JNB-EDI
15h 30m1 stop
18:35 - 9:25EDI-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
R15 522British Airways
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Flights to Edinburgh - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Edinburgh?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Edinburgh is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R15 263. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R16 031 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Edinburgh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Edinburgh is February, where tickets cost R11 798 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R16 296 and R16 278 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of R13 586.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Edinburgh?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Edinburgh depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Edinburgh is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R13 941 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Edinburgh is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R17 306.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Edinburgh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R5 954
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Edinburgh based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Edinburgh flights

  • How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport from central Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is 11 km from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • What is the name of Edinburgh’s airport?

    Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, also commonly referred to as Edinburgh, Edinburgh Turnhouse, or Turnhouse. The airport code is EDI.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Edinburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Edinburgh

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Edinburgh flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

Find which airlines fly direct to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +62 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +55 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +56 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +61 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +62 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +60 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +61 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +59 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +58 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +59 more

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Direct returns

Edinburgh Turnhouse to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +62 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +55 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +56 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +61 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +62 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +63 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +64 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +60 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +61 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +59 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +60 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +58 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +59 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Edinburgh. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Edinburgh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1333 reviews
8,4Crew
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
7,2Entertainment
7,3Food
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They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

2,0 Mediocredale, Feb 2025ACC - AMS
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They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Seats were comfortable crew members support was very good but AVML ordered or selected by us needs a lot of improvement.

Transavia flight, was booked as KLM but i couldnt select seat or access boarding pass with KLM at all. Crammed seating and very no frills experience all around. First and last time.

Transavia flight. Couldn't select seat or anything prior to flight. No connection with klm systems. Seats are very crammed. Extremely no frills.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

The service was flawless. The trip went great. I flew from Venice, Italy to Tampa, Florida. The issue is my bag (that I checked for free when checking into the flight) was ripped along the side when I collected it from baggage claim in Tampa, last night. I thought of talking with the Tampa baggage claim employees about it and see what could be done, but my bag isn’t a very expensive bag and I didn’t want to make a big deal of it. I’m not sure if I’ll be checking a bag anymore in the future.

My luggage did not make the connection and 4 days later I still have not received it.

We're talking about a short-haul in-country flight.. there is no confort, no food, just the bottle of water. The seats are squeezed like hell and I was in the back-end of the plane, with one spare row left for the crew and to store excess bags that could not fit in the overhead bin.. Speaking of carry-on, some passengers should be better screened as their bags were simply too big to fit in the overhead bins.. ! How can this happen, and it was an A310, with 2 columns of 3-seater rows.. There is a pseudo-Business class, which is simply a section in the front of the plane where the same seats are occupied only 2 out of 3, on each side, leaving more rooms for the passengers and their bags. That's it.

I like how professional, fast and good the whole experience was.

Terrible plane small airbus good for a 1 hr trip I booked business as it is. A night flight and 4hrs trip it was an ordinary economy seat with no one next to me what a joke what a stupid decision to buy business

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

Crammed like sardines into the middle of the middle 4 seat row for an 11 hour flight was a terrible experience. No attempt made to help passengers sleep by dimming lights or shutting window shades. Small mediocre meals. Not enough good movies/TV options. Hopefully we will never have to do this again.

I would recommend flying SWISS to anyone. Very impressed by the quality of food. The staff was extremely kind and accommodating. They arranged a shuttle to help a group of passengers make connecting flights when there was a delay.

I have no complaints. The crew was attentive, pleasant and heloful

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

The boarding system was all bogus - employees at the boarding gate were not sound like proffesional or may be possibly rational

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

They offered water and chocolate I would have preferred a sandwich.

Staff was great. Space in bathrooms was very good. Boarding went smoothly due to aisles. I would like more room in coach. 2 more inches would be helpful. Lost luggage was a big issue; more on the administrative side than flight related, but diminished the flight experience.

Did not fly HOU to SAT as flight was cancelled.

Boarding was unorganised. The flight was very uncomfortable, the temperature was far too high. On requests to lower it nothing changed.

Swiss air was a short flight to and from Frankfurt to Geneva. The crew was nice, and the service was fine. Would be nice if they had wifi available.

I asked for antibacterial wipes three times and each time I was told they will bring it to me right away with nothing delivered. I finally went to the galley and was told you did not have it. In a post COVID world that is just wrong. The crew was very non compassionate to passengers asking basic questions about food. Very disappointing and makes me reconsider my routing for the future trips.

Seats did not have enough legroom. Reclined seat in front meant very little room to move. Tablet for movies was difficult to tap on. Food was excellent. Staff excellent.

Sitting in a hotel in Chicago because I was rebooked due to a missed connection. Very frustrating.

Flight was great (only a short hop from London to Dublin). Wi-Fi available on board(around 2 euros), power sockets, complimentary water and biscuit. Landin/ takeoff all went without a flaw.

I was charged fees for check in bags at the airport by British Airways. It was supposed to be no charge but Kayak messed up my booking apparently and I had to pay for check in bags. I paid $175.

Good crew and on time but old plane and poor breakfast

The worst travel experience of my life. Boarding chaos, delays and disorganisation at every stage. The worst of many was sitting in freezing temperatures for 10 hours whilst asking all cabin crew to turn the heat up to no avail.

They took my carry on and checked it in. Staff in general at Heathrow are not friendly or helpful

There was no legroom whatsoever to the point where my wife dropped her phone and was unable to retrieve it as she couldn’t move. The sound system for the entertainment had a broken socket so was effectively out of action as it just crackled. Just dreadful, I will actively avoid BA in the future

Gate closed way too early - over 1 hour before departure. Put onto next flight. Ticket had been changed without notifying us.

British Airways provided prompt service and maintained excellent cleanliness throughout the flight. However, the business class seats felt tight, and the cabin temperature was uncomfortably warm, making it difficult to sleep. Since I couldn’t rest, I turned to the in-flight entertainment, but the selection was heavily focused on Paramount content, which isn’t my preference. I also found the Bollywood movie options quite limited compared to other airlines. On the positive side, the spirits selection was impressive, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive.

I like Cityflyer as a semi-stand alone part of BA but I dislike mainstream BA thoroughly. A budget airline with budget service but with normal flag carrier prices.

I liked having access to all the Harry Potter movies and the food was good. The staff was also excellent. The pillows and blankets could’ve been better as mine had stains when I arrived

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Edinburgh found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/4Wed
2 stops
31h 35mJNB-EDI
23/4Wed
2 stops
32h 10mEDI-JNB
R11 319
19/5Mon
1 stopKLM
34h 10mJNB-EDI
11/6Wed
1 stopKLM
27h 05mEDI-JNB
R11 503
22/3Sat
1 stopSWISS
24h 40mJNB-EDI
29/3Sat
1 stopSWISS
24h 45mEDI-JNB
R12 480
17/3Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 40mJNB-EDI
21/3Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
23h 30mEDI-JNB
R12 849
19/5Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
18h 25mJNB-EDI
12/6Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
15h 15mEDI-JNB
R13 568
17/3Mon
1 stopLufthansa
18h 20mJNB-EDI
24/3Mon
2 stopsLufthansa
16h 25mEDI-JNB
R13 642
6/4Sun
1 stopSWISS
24h 20mJNB-EDI
13/4Sun
1 stopSWISS
36h 40mEDI-JNB
R14 416
17/3Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 40mJNB-EDI
21/3Fri
2 stopsQatar Airways
29h 15mEDI-JNB
R14 914
7/4Mon
2 stopsLufthansa
22h 30mJNB-EDI
21/4Mon
1 stopLufthansa
25h 20mEDI-JNB
R14 932
31/3Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
15h 30mJNB-EDI
28/4Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
13h 50mEDI-JNB
R15 522

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Edinburgh found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/7Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 40mCPT-EDI
R5 954
2/6Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 30mJNB-EDI
R6 083
1/6Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 30mJNB-EDI
R6 120
6/6Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 00mJNB-EDI
R6 249
7/4Mon
2 stopsKenya Airways
27h 40mJNB-EDI
R7 706
7/4Mon
2 stopsKenya Airways
27h 40mJNB-EDI
R7 724
12/6Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
16h 45mJNB-EDI
R7 761
7/4Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
22h 55mJNB-EDI
R8 001
7/4Mon
3 stops
24h 05mJNB-EDI
R9 217
7/4Mon
3 stops
24h 05mJNB-EDI
R9 273

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Last minute flights to Edinburgh

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Edinburgh that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/2Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
27h 50mJNB-EDI
4/3Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 55mEDI-JNB
R9 826
25/2Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
23h 35mJNB-EDI
4/3Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 55mEDI-JNB
R11 983
25/2Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
27h 50mJNB-EDI
4/3Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
40h 30mEDI-JNB
R14 877
25/2Tue
multi-stop
29h 50mJNB-EDI
4/3Tue
multi-stop
45h 10mEDI-JNB
R16 997
26/2Wed
multi-stopKenya Airways
33h 25mJNB-EDI
2/3Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
32h 25mEDI-JNB
R17 845
24/2Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
21h 45mJNB-EDI
4/3Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
58h 50mEDI-JNB
R18 269
24/2Mon
multi-stop
31h 45mJNB-EDI
4/3Tue
multi-stop
45h 10mEDI-JNB
R18 619
24/2Mon
multi-stop
31h 45mJNB-EDI
4/3Tue
multi-stop
21h 40mEDI-JNB
R18 969
25/2Tue
multi-stop
27h 45mJNB-EDI
4/3Tue
multi-stop
45h 10mEDI-JNB
R19 356
24/2Mon
multi-stop
21h 45mJNB-EDI
4/3Tue
multi-stop
16h 15mEDI-JNB
R23 891

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