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

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

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

KLM, British Airways and Turkish Airlines 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 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 are updated daily.

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

There are 6 operators available for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa as of February 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.

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6:30 - 6:25

EDI

JNB

22h 55m

2 stops

22:25 - 23:20

JNB

EDI

25h 55m

2 stops

R10 929Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18

18:35 - 21:30

EDI

CPT

25h 55m

1 stop

23:30 - 23:20

CPT

EDI

24h 50m

1 stop

R11 558Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 23

13:30 - 22:05

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JNB

30h 35m

1 stop

23:15 - 16:10

JNB

EDI

17h 55m

1 stop

R11 944KLM

Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Apr 27

13:30 - 22:05

EDI

JNB

30h 35m

1 stop

23:15 - 12:20

JNB

EDI

14h 05m

1 stop

R11 993KLM

Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Apr 27

11:00 - 10:50

EDI

JNB

21h 50m

1 stop

18:00 - 15:55

JNB

EDI

22h 55m

1 stop

R12 138Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Apr 29

11:00 - 10:50

EDI

JNB

21h 50m

1 stop

18:00 - 15:55

JNB

EDI

22h 55m

1 stop

R12 186Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Apr 29

15:10 - 18:20

EDI

PLZ

25h 10m

2 stops

12:40 - 9:10

PLZ

EDI

22h 30m

2 stops

R17 796British Airways

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

13:25 - 18:20

EDI

PLZ

26h 55m

2 stops

15:45 - 9:10

PLZ

EDI

19h 25m

2 stops

R17 893British Airways

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

14:20 - 17:45

EDI

PLZ

25h 25m

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12:40 - 6:00

PLZ

EDI

43h 20m

2 stops

R18 070Qatar Airways

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

14:20 - 17:45

EDI

PLZ

25h 25m

3 stops

8:15 - 12:35

PLZ

EDI

30h 20m

3 stops

R18 150Qatar Airways

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

KLM flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

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KLM

Mar 3

EDI13:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 35m

1 stop

JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 55m

1 stop

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

R11 944

KLM

Mar 3

EDI13:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 35m

1 stop

JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 27

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 05m

1 stop

EDI12:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

R11 993

KLM

Mar 6

EDI13:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 35m

1 stop

JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 24

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 06m

1 stop

EDI16:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

R12 009

Turkish Airlines flights from Edinburgh to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 4

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 29

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

1 stop

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

R12 138

Turkish Airlines

Mar 4

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 29

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

1 stop

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

R12 186

Turkish Airlines

Mar 4

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 29

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

1 stop

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

R12 202

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6:30-6:25

2 stops22h 55m

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22:25-23:20

2 stops25h 55m

R10 929

EdinburghCape Town

EDI - CPT

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

18:35-21:30

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

23:30-23:20

1 stop24h 50m

R11 558

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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13:30-22:05

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

R11 944

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

13:30-22:05

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

23:15-12:20

1 stop14h 05m

R11 993

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R12 138

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-15:55

1 stop22h 55m

R12 186

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

15:10-18:20

2 stops25h 10m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 9/3

12:40-9:10

2 stops22h 30m

R17 796

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

13:25-18:20

2 stops26h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 9/3

15:45-9:10

2 stops19h 25m

R17 892

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

14:20-17:45

3 stops25h 25m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 9/3

12:40-6:00

2 stops43h 20m

R18 070

EdinburghPort Elizabeth

EDI - PLZ

EDIPLZ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

14:20-17:45

3 stops25h 25m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 9/3

8:15-12:35

3 stops30h 20m

R18 150

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 944, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until November to fly from Edinburgh, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 605.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 225 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 411 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	16h 35m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Edinburgh to South Africa takes 16h 35m

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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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 6 operators available for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to South Africa as of February 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 251	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 224 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 412	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 795 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 019	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 457 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 066	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 757 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 184	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R16 925	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 524 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Edinburgh to South Africa?

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Can I find flights from Edinburgh to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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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