Question 1

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $712.

Question 2

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of 1-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 51m.

Question 4

What’s the fastest layover option from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 43m.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $599. Another option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at $722 round trip. KLM is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 6

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,669). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 13 days in advance to save up to 4% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 13 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $778, or $943 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Edinburgh. Users have commonly found prices around $958 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $685. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to JNB?

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 15

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Edinburgh, you will be flying from Turnhouse, which is the city’s only airport. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Edinburgh. There are 0 flights from Turnhouse to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 2 different airlines.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,000

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest$599	Average$970	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$722	Average$771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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