Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Johannesburg

November offers the lowest fares when you book ahead for travel between these destinations. Johannesburg experiences mild spring weather during this period with longer daylight hours making arrival transfers easier. Book several weeks before departure to secure better prices, especially around school holidays and December travel peaks when demand rises significantly across all carriers on this route.

Full-service carriers like Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France and Emirates provide connections through their respective hubs with checked baggage included. Low-cost options include Easyjet for European legs and Emerald Airlines serving regional connections alongside smaller operators HOP! and Luxair. Aer Lingus routes passengers through Dublin while each airline's connection point adds different travel times to your overall journey.

O.R. Tambo International sits approximately twenty kilometers northeast of Johannesburg city center with regular transport options available to downtown destinations. Minibus taxis, airport shuttles and ride services connect the terminal area to hotels and business districts throughout Gauteng province. Consider allowing extra time during peak hours when traffic congestion extends journey durations significantly into the metropolitan region.

Currency

ZAR (R)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G, N · 230 V

Language

South African Sign Language, Southern Ndebele, Sesotho, Tsonga, Tswana, Swazi, Northern Sotho, Venda, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, English

Emergency number

112

Calling code

+27

Internet domain

.za

Population of Johannesburg

4.8 M (2022)

Altitude

1,753 m · high altitude — take the first day slowly

Time zone

UTC+02 (Africa/Johannesburg)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify passport validity requirements for South African entry before booking your tickets
• Check baggage allowances since low-cost carriers charge separately for checked items
• Confirm connection airports match on separate ticket bookings to avoid missed flights
• Review seasonal price variations as November offers lower fares compared to summer months
• Ensure your routing includes adequate layover time between connecting segments