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Cheap flights from Africa to Edinburgh from £132

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — EDI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Africa to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£306

One-way from

£132

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£507

Good round-trip deal

£13 or less

Good one-way deal

£59 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 29/3-20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Africa to Edinburgh
12/4
  • 12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • Africa to Edinburgh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Africa to Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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Cheapest flights from Africa to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 29/305:15CAI - EDI
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Sun 20/406:15EDI - CAI
1 stop18h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£306
Mon 7/415:25CAI - EDI
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/419:40EDI - CAI
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£320
Sat 6/914:45RBA - EDI
1 stop6h 30mAir France
Mon 15/906:00EDI - RBA
1 stop16h 40mAir France
Deal found 20/2£321
Mon 7/415:45CAI - EDI
2 stops21h 15mAustrian Airlines
Mon 14/412:45EDI - CAI
2 stops11h 55mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 21/2£337
Fri 28/302:05CAI - EDI
1 stop10h 30mAir France
Mon 21/406:00EDI - CAI
1 stop17h 30mAir France
Deal found 20/2£407
Tue 25/210:10JNB - EDI
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Tue 4/312:35EDI - JNB
1 stop18h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£422
Wed 26/302:15CAI - EDI
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 19/416:50EDI - CAI
1 stop9h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2£461
Sat 29/306:50CAI - EDI
1 stop8h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 19/415:05EDI - CAI
1 stop8h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£485
Wed 9/409:50JNB - EDI
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/423:25EDI - JNB
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£486
Mon 19/523:15JNB - EDI
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Wed 11/617:15EDI - JNB
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Deal found 21/2£494
Mon 17/318:30CPT - EDI
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/307:40EDI - CPT
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£529
Sat 22/320:25JNB - EDI
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Sat 29/307:40EDI - JNB
1 stop24h 45mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£536

Find flights from Africa to Edinburgh within your budget

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Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoEdinburgh

CAI - EDI

CAIEDI

Cairo

Sat 29/3

05:15-16:30

1 stop13h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/4

06:15-02:10

1 stop18h 55m

£306

CairoEdinburgh

CAI - EDI

CAIEDI

Cairo

Mon 7/4

15:25-22:45

1 stop8h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/4

19:40-16:10

1 stop19h 30m

£320

CairoEdinburgh

CAI - EDI

CAIEDI

Cairo

Mon 7/4

15:45-12:00

2 stops21h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/4

12:45-01:40

2 stops11h 55m

£337

CairoEdinburgh

CAI - EDI

CAIEDI

Cairo

Fri 28/3

02:05-10:35

1 stop10h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/4

06:00-00:30

1 stop17h 30m

£407

CairoEdinburgh

CAI - EDI

CAIEDI

Cairo

Wed 26/3

02:15-15:30

1 stop15h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/4

16:50-03:20

1 stop9h 30m

£461

CairoEdinburgh

CAI - EDI

CAIEDI

Cairo

Sat 29/3

06:50-13:15

1 stop8h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 19/4

15:05-00:20

1 stop8h 15m

£485

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

09:50-16:25

2 stops31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/4

23:25-08:35

2 stops32h 10m

£486

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

23:15-12:35

1 stop14h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/6

17:15-21:20

1 stop27h 05m

£494

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

18:30-11:55

1 stop19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/3

07:40-10:55

1 stop25h 15m

£529

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/3

20:25-19:05

1 stop24h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/3

07:40-10:25

1 stop24h 45m

£536

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Edinburgh

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Travel insights for flights from Africa to Edinburgh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Africa to Edinburgh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Africa to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Africa to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Africa to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Africa?

    Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from Africa. Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Africa to Edinburgh one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Iberia Express, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £151. Turkish Airlines flights start at £227 while deals on Lufthansa start at £242 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Africa to Edinburgh?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Africa to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Africa to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Africa to Edinburgh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Africa to Edinburgh?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Africa to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£51Average£95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest£280Average£439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest£321Average£418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£416Average£422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£475Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£551Average£649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£590Average£767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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