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How to get from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via London: about 15h 40m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Zurich, Munich and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $354.

Flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via London
15h 40m
two tickets, via London
$354
connection options
5
straight-line distance
5,966 mi (9,602 km)
fastest
Via London
United Kingdom
15h 40m
with the connection
Johannesburg to London flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Edinburgh: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Stansted.
London to Edinburgh flight 1h 25m
two ticketsfrom $354
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
15h 41m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Amsterdam flight 11h 11m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Edinburgh flight 1h 30m
two ticketsfrom $782
Via Zurich
Switzerland
15h 50m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Zurich flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Zurich to Edinburgh flight 2h 20m
two ticketsfrom $830
Via Munich
Germany
15h 53m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Munich flight 10h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Edinburgh flight 2h 25m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
15h 58m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Frankfurt flight 11h
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Edinburgh flight 1h 58m

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.

When to visit Edinburgh

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June and August, +17° to +19° by day, sea +15° to +16°. In November it is +10° by day and +5° at night, sea +9°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+6° +2° +6° 13 days
Feb
+8° +3° +6° 13 days
Mar
+9° +3° +7° 15 days
Apr
+11° +4° +9° 13 days
May
+14° +8° +13° 14 days
Jun
+17° +10° +15° 11 days
Jul
+19° +12° +15° 17 days
Aug
+19° +12° +16° 14 days
Sep
+16° +10° +15° 13 days
Oct
+13° +8° +12° 17 days
Nov
+10° +5° +9° 13 days
Dec
+7° +3° +7° 15 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via London.
What is the fastest way to fly from Johannesburg to Edinburgh?
Via London: 11h 15m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 15h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Edinburgh with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $354. 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 Johannesburg and Edinburgh?
London (15h 40m total), Amsterdam (15h 41m total), Zurich (15h 50m total), Munich (15h 53m total) and Frankfurt (15h 58m total).
How far is Edinburgh from Johannesburg?
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.