Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2. The city is two hours ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your EDI to Johannesburg flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from EDI to Johannesburg. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
EDI is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Johannesburg
R 6,988 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg flight. Return plane tickets start from R 12,048. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from EDI to Johannesburg. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to Johannesburg by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near JNB:
To get the best deal, book your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to Johannesburg.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
The centre of Johannesburg is around 40 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). After your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 45 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to HLA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your EDI to Johannesburg flight:
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from HLA four weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
April is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg. To escape the crowds, visit Johannesburg in December.
Book a Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket with a departure in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to Johannesburg in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
More about Johannesburg
Once you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Johannesburg, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
Nelson Mandela Statue and Apartheid Museum are a couple of major attractions to put on your Johannesburg itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Top of Africa.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres southeast of Johannesburg, a visit to Pietermaritzburg will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa.
If there's time to check out another great destination in South Africa, consider Bloemfontein, roughly 370 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg. Naval Hill Planetarium, Naval Hill Nature Reserve and Kings Park Rose Garden are among the biggest draws.
