Which airlines fly to South Africa?

British Airways, KLM and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Edinburgh according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

British Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Edinburgh Turnhouse 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 are updated daily.

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

There are 4 operators available for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa as of August 2026.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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 you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R6 992 Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to South Africa in 2026

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6:15 - 18:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 20m3 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

0:10 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 40m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin

R11 938Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 20

6:15 - 17:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 15m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

0:10 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 40m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin

R11 986Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 20

10:40 - 9:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:30 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

46h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

R13 323Turkish Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 16

10:40 - 9:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:30 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

46h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

R13 340Turkish Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 16

5:40 - 22:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

19:40 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 468KLM

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 19

13:10 - 21:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

24h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 517KLM

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 17

7:55 - 9:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 12:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 548Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Oct 25

7:55 - 9:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 6:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 886Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 17

7:55 - 9:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 966British Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

7:55 - 4:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 368British Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 2

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20:05 - 8:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

35h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 579Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

11:10 - 8:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

43h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Cape Town Intl

17:35 - 23:10DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 35m2 stops Cape Town Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 579Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Sep 2

20:05 - 8:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

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R15 643Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

5:45 - 21:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 868KLM

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

13:10 - 21:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

36h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 593KLM

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

7:55 - 4:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 477British Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

5:45 - 21:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 12:20CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R21 169KLM

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22

19:40 - 11:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

13:15 - 6:25CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R23 521British Airways

Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 24

19:40 - 11:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

13:15 - 6:25CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R23 521British Airways

Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 25

7:00 - 9:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 - 6:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R41 517Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 23

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Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Dec 31

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 16

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 10m

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EDI9:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 323

Turkish Airlines

Aug 28

EDI10:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 55m

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JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m

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EDI16:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 372

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Aug 28

EDI10:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 55m

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JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m

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EDI16:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

R13 388

British Airways flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

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Aug 24

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 05m

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JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 2

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m

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EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

R16 368

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Aug 24

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 05m

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Sept 2

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m

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R16 384

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Aug 24

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 05m

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JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m

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0:10-8:50

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R13 323

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 31/12

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2 stops46h 10m

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2 stops18h 50m

R13 468

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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13:10-21:20

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1 stop24h 55m

R13 517

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7:55-9:10

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14:05-12:35

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R14 548

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/8

7:55-9:10

1 stop24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:05-6:25

1 stop17h 20m

R14 886

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

7:55-9:10

1 stop24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

14:05-13:40

1 stop24h 35m

R15 966

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/8

7:55-4:00

1 stop19h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

20:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

R16 368

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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?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Edinburgh is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R14 290, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until May to fly from Edinburgh, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 015.

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 R15 664 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 R13 903 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Edinburgh to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 20m
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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 are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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 you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Edinburgh to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R6 247	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 480 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 001	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 555 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 978	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 155 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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