Flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh

Arriving in Edinburgh

Book your flights to Edinburgh with Etihad Airways and immerse yourself in the time of medieval Kings and Queens in this beautiful city.

Plan Your Edinburgh Holiday

There are many reasons to travel to Edinburgh. The historical buildings of Old Town, the quaint grounds of Princess Gardens, and the Queens official palace in Scotland known as Holyroodhouse just to name a few. The city loves to celebrate its history and culture and has several world-renowned festivals every year. If you want to really experience Scottish culture come for the Edinburgh Festival, a four-week romp that overtakes the city that is a celebration of art, literature, and drama. The festival takes place from August 13th to September 2nd every year and draws thousands of people from around the globe. We suggest that if you are planning to attend that you buy your tickets to Edinburgh well in advance.

The best time to come to this scenic city is during the summer between May and September. If you are looking for cheap hotels in Edinburgh we suggest trying March or October. Flight deals to Edinburgh are always available in the Deals section of the Etihad Website.

Flying from Johannesburg

Book your flights from Johannesburg to hundreds of destinations worldwide with Etihad Airways and enjoy the best comfort available over the African skies.

Major Airports in Johannesburg

Johannesburg’s major airport is the OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) located in the outskirts of the city. The airport is the largest in South Africa receiving flights from all corners of the globe clearing approximately 17 million passengers annually. Most domestic flights to and from favourite destinations within the country also use this airport.

Airport Transportation in Johannesburg

The airport’s location makes it easy for passengers to connect to their accommodation and back. There are several options with a train to OR Tambo International Airport connecting to the Sandton area and Pretoria. The train station is located between terminus A and B on the airports upper level. A taxi to OR Tambo International Airport is also available from anywhere in the city centre. A bus to OR Tambo International Airport from the city centre takes just a short time and so is the ride in a taxi to OR Tambo International Airport. Taxis are more convenient if you know your way around or are travelling in the company of a local.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Johannesburg to Edinburgh on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.