Which airlines fly to Cape Town?

British Airways, Emirates and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Glasgow according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport is 2 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R8 046 Cheap Flights from Glasgow to Cape Town in 2026

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16:40 - 22:10GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

0:10 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

34h 35m1 stop London Gatwick

R11 398Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

15:45 - 22:10GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 25m1 stop London Gatwick

0:10 - 9:35CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

34h 25m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 356Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7

21:20 - 22:10GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 50m1 stop London Stansted

0:10 - 21:55CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

22h 45m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 564Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 4

21:45 - 22:10GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 25m1 stop London Gatwick

0:10 - 9:55CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

34h 45m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 612Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 16

17:15 - 12:10GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

22:10 - 13:15CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

17h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 693British Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 20

14:05 - 8:05GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

20:35 - 10:55CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

16h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 820British Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

15:25 - 8:05GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

22:10 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

16h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

R15 836British Airways

Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 3

14:40 - 16:40GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:40 - 11:35CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 694Emirates

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 2

14:35 - 16:40GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:15 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 785Emirates

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

14:35 - 19:55GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

52h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:15 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 344Emirates

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

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British Airways flights from Glasgow to Cape Town

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British Airways

Dec 1

GLA17:15Glasgow Intl

16h 55m

1 stop

CPT12:10Cape Town Intl

Dec 20

CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

17h 05m

1 stop

GLA13:15Glasgow Intl

R15 693

British Airways

Feb 1

GLA14:05Glasgow Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

CPT8:05Cape Town Intl

Feb 15

CPT20:35Cape Town Intl

16h 20m

1 stop

GLA10:55Glasgow Intl

R15 820

British Airways

Jan 20

GLA16:35Glasgow Intl

15h 45m

1 stop

CPT10:20Cape Town Intl

Jan 27

CPT18:55Cape Town Intl

15h 40m

1 stop

GLA8:35Glasgow Intl

R16 299

Emirates flights from Glasgow to Cape Town

Our best Emirates deals on Glasgow to Cape Town flight tickets

Emirates

Sept 17

GLA14:35Glasgow Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

Sept 21

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

GLA12:50Glasgow Intl

R20 785

Emirates

Sept 17

GLA14:35Glasgow Intl

52h 20m

2 stops

CPT19:55Cape Town Intl

Sept 21

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

GLA12:50Glasgow Intl

R21 344

Emirates

Sept 17

GLA14:35Glasgow Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

Sept 21

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

GLA12:50Glasgow Intl

R21 583

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GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Sat 3/10

16:40-22:10

1 stop28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

0:10-9:45

1 stop34h 35m

R11 398

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/10

15:45-22:10

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

0:10-9:35

1 stop34h 25m

R12 356

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 29/9

21:20-22:10

1 stop23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

0:10-21:55

1 stop22h 45m

R12 564

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 6/10

21:45-22:10

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

0:10-9:55

1 stop34h 45m

R12 612

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 1/12

17:15-12:10

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

22:10-13:15

1 stop17h 05m

R15 693

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Mon 1/2

14:05-8:05

1 stop16h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/2

20:35-10:55

1 stop16h 20m

R15 820

Fastest return journey

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 26/1

15:25-8:05

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

22:10-12:50

1 stop16h 40m

R15 836

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Tue 20/10

14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

13:40-11:35

1 stop23h 55m

R18 694

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 17/9

14:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

13:15-12:50

1 stop24h 35m

R20 785

GlasgowCape Town

GLA Glasgow Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

Thu 17/9

14:35-19:55

2 stops52h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

13:15-12:50

1 stop24h 35m

R21 344

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Glasgow to Cape Town

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Glasgow and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R15 086 to R19 029.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 398.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Glasgow, with most prices found around R16 379. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of May, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R16 634.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Glasgow to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Glasgow when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R18 929 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Glasgow for as low as R15 900 on momondo.

Cheap Glasgow to Cape Town flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R8 046
Fastest flight time	15h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Glasgow in the past 72 hours is R8 046. The best return flight deal from Glasgow to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 398.

The fastest flight from Glasgow to Cape Town takes 15h 45m

There are no direct flights from Glasgow to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Glasgow to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Glasgow to Cape Town

How far is Glasgow to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl is 10206,4 km away from Glasgow. By plane, this route typically takes 15h 45m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport is 2 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Glasgow to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Glasgow to Cape Town

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Glasgow to Cape Town with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R15 373	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 569 reviews	Search KLM flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R17 514	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 656 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 925	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 206 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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