What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Scotland?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Scotland

How long is the flight from South Africa to Scotland?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Scotland depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh is 14h 15m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 15h 10m on average. Edinburgh is the most popular airport in Scotland.

Which airlines fly to Scotland?

British Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Scotland from South Africa according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Scotland. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Scotland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Scotland?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Scotland are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Scotland?

As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Scotland.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Scotland?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Scotland.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Scotland?

The required travel and health documents for your Scotland trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Scotland. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R4 189 Cheap Flights from South Africa to Scotland in 2026/27

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11:30 - 8:10CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 40m1 stop London Gatwick

7:10 - 20:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 15m1 stop London Stansted

R11 552Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Thu, Jan 14

11:20 - 17:25CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 05m1 stop London Gatwick

7:10 - 20:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 15m1 stop London Stansted

R11 718Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Jan 14

19:35 - 10:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

17h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

11:50 - 10:25INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

R13 447British Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

19:45 - 11:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:45 - 9:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R13 846Lufthansa

Mon, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 27

13:45 - 10:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

22h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl London Heathrow

11:50 - 10:25INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

R13 863British Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

13:40 - 11:30CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:35 - 18:00GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 012Emirates

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2

13:40 - 11:30CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

20h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 045Emirates

Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Mar 10

19:55 - 11:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

6:45 - 9:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R14 178Lufthansa

Mon, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 27

0:20 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 20m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 11:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m1 stop Istanbul

R14 627Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Jan 29

18:50 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

16:20 - 22:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R15 126Turkish Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 13

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13:45 - 12:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 8:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 713Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

20:20 - 6:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:45 - 8:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 55m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

R13 730Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

13:45 - 8:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin

19:55 - 8:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 045Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

19:05 - 18:55DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:50 - 17:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

18h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 325Emirates

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 13

0:30 - 12:45CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

14h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:00 - 22:40GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 475KLM

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

0:30 - 16:30CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

18h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:15 - 6:25GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 974KLM

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 9

19:05 - 11:30DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

18h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:35 - 17:10GLA Glasgow Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

25h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 871Emirates

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

11:15 - 13:05DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

27h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

15:30 - 10:40GLA Glasgow Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

41h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 436British Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

11:15 - 9:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

24h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

20:15 - 10:40GLA Glasgow Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

60h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 503British Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

14:20 - 20:30CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

32h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Heathrow

6:00 - 13:35GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 35m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R22 207Kenya Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

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Air France flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Air France

Dec 13

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jan 12

EDI11:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 55m

1 stop

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 361

Air France

Dec 19

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

15h 45m

1 stop

EDI22:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jan 14

EDI11:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 55m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

R15 674

Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

Our best Kenya Airways deals on South Africa to Scotland flight tickets

Kenya Airways

Feb 8

CPT14:30Cape Town Intl

31h 00m

3 stops

EDI19:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

Feb 19

EDI17:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

42h 35m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R17 037

Kenya Airways

Nov 24

CPT7:20Cape Town Intl

39h 00m

2 stops

GLA20:20Glasgow Intl

Dec 2

GLA19:15Glasgow Intl

40h 20m

3 stops

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

R17 071

Kenya Airways

Dec 19

CPT14:20Cape Town Intl

43h 45m

2 stops

EDI8:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jan 9

EDI17:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

59h 00m

2 stops

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

R17 204

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/12

11:30-8:10

1 stop22h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

7:10-20:25

1 stop35h 15m

R11 552

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/12

11:20-17:25

1 stop32h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/1

7:10-20:25

1 stop35h 15m

R11 718

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgInverness

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - INV Inverness

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

19:35-10:35

1 stop17h 00m

Inverness

Sun 15/11

11:50-10:25

1 stop20h 35m

R13 447

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/2

19:45-11:55

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/2

6:45-9:40

1 stop24h 55m

R13 846

JohannesburgInverness

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - INV Inverness

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

13:45-10:35

2 stops22h 50m

Inverness

Sun 15/11

11:50-10:25

1 stop20h 35m

R13 863

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT Cape Town Intl - GLA Glasgow Intl

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

13:40-11:30

1 stop23h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 2/12

13:35-18:00

1 stop26h 25m

R14 012

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT Cape Town Intl - GLA Glasgow Intl

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/2

13:40-11:30

1 stop23h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/3

13:35-11:35

1 stop20h 00m

R14 045

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/2

19:55-11:55

2 stops18h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/2

6:45-9:40

1 stop24h 55m

R14 178

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

0:20-9:40

1 stop35h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/1

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

R14 627

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

18:50-9:40

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 13/2

16:20-22:25

1 stop28h 05m

R15 126

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Scotland

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Scotland?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Scotland. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R13 946. If you don’t want to visit Scotland in February, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R14 079.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Scotland?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Scotland from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Scotland for around R14 529 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Scotland from South Africa for as low as R13 646 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Scotland flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Scotland flight.

Cheap South Africa to Scotland flight deals and tips

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Best price found	R4 189
Fastest flight time	14h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Scotland from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R4 189. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Scotland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 552.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 14h 15m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Scotland. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Scotland

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Scotland?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Scotland are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Scotland?
As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Scotland.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Scotland?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Scotland.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Scotland?
The required travel and health documents for your Scotland trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Scotland. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Scotland

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from South Africa to Scotland with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 971	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 297 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 539	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 275 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 719	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 953	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 715 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 325	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 461 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R12 457	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 336 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 727	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 686 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Can I find flights from South Africa to Scotland with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from South Africa to Scotland with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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