Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Johannesburg. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to EDI. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Johannesburg to EDI departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near O.R. Tambo International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to HLA from Johannesburg's centre in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Johannesburg to EDI flight? Unwind in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near EDI:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and explore beyond Edinburgh's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
At the moment, Rs88,625 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs186,370. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Johannesburg to EDI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Johannesburg to EDI.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). June is the busiest month to visit Edinburgh. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your Johannesburg to EDI flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия are leading attractions which should feature on every Edinburgh itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United Kingdom, consider Preston, roughly 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden are highlights.
