Flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Amsterdam
- 15h 20m
- two tickets, via Munich
- $569
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 5,966 mi (9,602 km)
fastest
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
15h 20m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Amsterdam
flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Johannesburg
flight 10h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,061
Via London
15h 40m
with the connection
Edinburgh to London
flight 1h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted. Departure to Johannesburg: London Heathrow.
London to Johannesburg
flight 11h 5m
two ticketsfrom $910
Via Munich
Germany
15h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $569
Via Zurich
Switzerland
15h 45m
with the connection
Via Frankfurt
Germany
15h 55m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $729
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Edinburgh to cities closest to Johannesburg
Edinburgh to Dubai
Dubai: 3,989 mi (6,420 km) from Johannesburg, flight 7h 15m
from $210
Edinburgh to Paphos
Paphos: 4,219 mi (6,790 km) from Johannesburg, flight 5h 3m
from $51
Edinburgh to Antalya
Antalya: 4,363 mi (7,022 km) from Johannesburg, flight 4h 45m
from $55
Edinburgh to Malta
Malta: 4,378 mi (7,045 km) from Johannesburg, flight 3h 50m
from $42
Edinburgh to Athens
Athens: 4,444 mi (7,152 km) from Johannesburg, flight 4h
from $140
Edinburgh to Istanbul
Istanbul: 4,644 mi (7,474 km) from Johannesburg, flight 4h 20m
from $91
To Johannesburg from cities closest to Edinburgh
London to Johannesburg
London: 331 mi (533 km) from Edinburgh, flight 11h 5m
from $438
Amsterdam to Johannesburg
Amsterdam: 409 mi (659 km) from Edinburgh, flight 10h 50m
from $454
Paris to Johannesburg
Paris: 542 mi (873 km) from Edinburgh, flight 11h 23m
from $448
Frankfurt to Johannesburg
Frankfurt: 635 mi (1,022 km) from Edinburgh, flight 11h
from $507
Zurich to Johannesburg
Zurich: 775 mi (1,248 km) from Edinburgh, flight 10h 30m
Munich to Johannesburg
Munich: 825 mi (1,327 km) from Edinburgh, flight 10h 30m
from $501
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Amsterdam.
What is the fastest way to fly from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?
Via Amsterdam: 1h 30m to the connection, 10h 50m after it, about 15h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Munich from $569. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Edinburgh and Johannesburg?
Amsterdam (15h 20m total), London (15h 40m total), Munich (15h 45m total), Zurich (15h 45m total) and Frankfurt (15h 55m total).
How far is Johannesburg from Edinburgh?
5,966 mi (9,602 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.