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 16h 50m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 17h 35m on average. Edinburgh is the most popular airport in Scotland.

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

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to 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 September 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.

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9:50 - 15:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

31h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

21:50 - 8:25GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 602Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

9:45 - 10:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

20:40 - 8:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 700Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 29

20:20 - 12:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 713Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

13:45 - 6:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

16h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 713Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

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

R12 877British Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

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

R12 926British Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

17:55 - 9:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

16:20 - 11:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R13 350Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Nov 30

17:55 - 16:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 05m1 stop Istanbul

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

28h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R13 579Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

13:25 - 11:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:35 - 10:25GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 677Emirates

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

20:00 - 11:35CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

41h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:40 - 18:05GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 726Emirates

Fri, Mar 5 - Fri, Jun 4

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18:25 - 23:40CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl London Stansted

6:20 - 16:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 20m2 stops London Stansted Dubai Intl

R15 115Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

23:15 - 16:10CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

5:40 - 22:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 622Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Fri, Oct 2

13:15 - 20:10CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:00 - 11:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 390Emirates

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5

7:40 - 12:20CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

5:45 - 22:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 896KLM

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

23:15 - 16:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

5:45 - 21:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 207KLM

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5

13:15 - 20:10CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:00 - 18:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 416Emirates

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30

18:50 - 8:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

18:30 - 14:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 916British Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

18:50 - 8:30CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

18:30 - 14:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 191British Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

14:25 - 19:35CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

30h 10m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Heathrow

17:40 - 22:10GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R23 776Kenya Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

14:25 - 19:35CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

30h 10m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Heathrow

17:40 - 13:35GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 55m3 stops London Heathrow Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

R23 776Kenya Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

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Nov 19

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 20m

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EDI15:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

Dec 7

EDI15:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

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JNB12:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JNB10:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 873

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Oct 15

JNB12:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 15m

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EDI16:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

Nov 30

EDI15:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

47h 35m

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JNB17:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 527

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Nov 5

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 46m

1 stop

GLA12:45Glasgow Intl

Nov 12

GLA13:25Glasgow Intl

20h 00m

2 stops

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 266

KLM

Nov 6

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 05m

2 stops

GLA12:45Glasgow Intl

Nov 13

GLA6:00Glasgow Intl

14h 00m

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JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 886

KLM

Nov 18

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 06m

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EDI16:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Dec 7

EDI9:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 55m

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JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 034

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JNBGLA

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Fri 6/11

9:50-15:25

2 stops31h 35m

Glasgow Intl

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21:50-8:25

2 stops32h 35m

R11 602

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Wed 14/10

9:45-10:40

2 stops25h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

20:40-8:25

2 stops33h 45m

R11 700

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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14:05-15:35

1 stop23h 30m

R12 713

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JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:45-6:00

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/11

14:05-8:40

1 stop16h 35m

R12 713

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

R12 877

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

R12 926

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

17:55-9:45

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/11

16:20-11:00

1 stop16h 40m

R13 350

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

17:55-16:00

1 stop23h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

16:20-22:25

1 stop28h 05m

R13 579

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GLA Glasgow Intl

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

13:25-11:35

1 stop24h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 13/11

13:35-10:25

1 stop18h 50m

R13 677

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT Cape Town Intl - GLA Glasgow Intl

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/3

20:00-11:35

1 stop41h 35m

Glasgow Intl

Fri 4/6

14:40-18:05

1 stop26h 25m

R13 726

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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 546. 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 R13 694.

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 208 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 416 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	R5 409
Fastest flight time	14h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Scotland from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R5 409. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Scotland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 602.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 14h 30m

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 September 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 786	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 240 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 254	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 578 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 293	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 235 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 117	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 459 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R12 247	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 326 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 560	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 667 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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