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EDI → JNB

Edinburgh to Johannesburg

Route
EDI → JNB
Distance
5,969 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 12h 15m
With one stop
usually 16 hours–18 hours
Arrive at
O. R. Tambo International Airport
Local time
UTC+2

Leaving from Edinburgh

Scotland’s busiest airport, linked to the city centre by tram. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers offering one-stop connections from Edinburgh.

Arriving in Johannesburg

South Africa’s biggest city and busiest airport, and the gateway to Kruger.

Connections and timing

Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: may to September for safari; the city is pleasant most of the year.

Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.

Other UK airports to Johannesburg

Questions people ask

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?
The two airports are about 5,969 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 12h 15m. With one connection, most journeys take 16 hours to 18 hours door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg?
It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
Which airport will I land at?
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
How can I get the cheapest fare?
Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.