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 37% 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?

Qatar Airways and Emirates 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 5 operators available for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa as of November 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.

R7 284 Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to South Africa in 2026/27

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8:25 - 21:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 35m1 stop London Gatwick

11:30 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 557Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

7:00 - 21:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

11:30 - 16:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 739Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

12:40 - 8:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

18:55 - 7:50CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

R13 068British Airways

Sun, Jan 17 - Tue, Feb 23

17:00 - 22:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:55 - 20:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 304KLM

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

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

14h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:55 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 403KLM

Mon, Feb 15 - Tue, Mar 9

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

22h 20m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R14 617Turkish Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6

16:20 - 13:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 45m2 stops Istanbul Cape Town Intl

18:50 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R14 766Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

7:30 - 8:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:15 - 12:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 133Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Dec 7

7:30 - 8:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:15 - 12:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 183Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Dec 7

20:50 - 10:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:15 - 18:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 265Emirates

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

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

14h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

18h 06m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 288KLM

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 22

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

20h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:59 - 20:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 01m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 832KLM

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 22

5:40 - 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

R14 848KLM

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 22

6:05 - 13:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m3 stops Dublin Stockholm Arlanda Addis Ababa Bole

13:45 - 13:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl London Gatwick

R15 112Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 22

14:05 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 12:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 227Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

7:30 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 6:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 227Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 22

9:25 - 10:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m2 stops Bergamo Orio Al Serio Madrid Barajas

13:45 - 9:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl London Gatwick

R15 309Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 22

7:30 - 8:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 6:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 557British Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

20:50 - 20:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 35m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

18:50 - 18:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 967Emirates

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

20:50 - 20:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 35m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

18:50 - 18:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R22 050Emirates

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

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Lufthansa

Dec 1

EDI12:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 16

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 10m

1 stop

EDI11:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

R15 375

Lufthansa

Dec 5

EDI14:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 05m

1 stop

JNB9:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 7

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 10m

1 stop

EDI11:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

R15 507

Lufthansa

Dec 5

EDI14:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 7

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 10m

1 stop

EDI11:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

R16 018

Kenya Airways flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Dec 1

EDI9:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 20m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 9

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

2 stops

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

R15 870

Kenya Airways

Dec 1

EDI9:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 20m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 9

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

2 stops

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

R15 919

Kenya Airways

Dec 1

EDI9:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 20m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 9

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

2 stops

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

R15 936

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/11

8:25-21:00

1 stop34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

11:30-10:00

1 stop24h 30m

R12 557

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/11

7:00-21:00

1 stop36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

11:30-16:30

1 stop31h 00m

R12 739

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 17/1

12:40-8:05

1 stop17h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/2

18:55-7:50

1 stop14h 55m

R13 068

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

17:00-22:00

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

23:55-20:00

1 stop22h 05m

R14 304

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/2

5:40-22:00

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/3

23:55-12:30

1 stop14h 35m

R14 403

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/12

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

R14 617

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

16:20-13:05

2 stops42h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

R14 766

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/11

7:30-8:40

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

9:15-12:35

1 stop29h 20m

R16 133

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/11

7:30-8:40

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

9:15-12:35

1 stop29h 20m

R16 183

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/11

20:50-10:25

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

22:15-18:55

1 stop22h 40m

R16 265

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 260, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until May to fly from Edinburgh, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 474.

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 R16 400 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 R14 848 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Edinburgh to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R7 284
Fastest flight time	14h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is R7 284. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 557.

The fastest flight from Edinburgh to South Africa takes 14h 10m

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 5 operators available for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa as of November 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 390	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 467 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R8 752	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 687 reviews	Search Emirates flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 318	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 596 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 336	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 283 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R15 373	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 711 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Africa from Edinburgh which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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