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

Qatar Airways, KLM, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Scotland

Which airlines fly to Scotland?

British Airways, Qatar Airways and KLM 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 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Scotland. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Scotland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 17h 45m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 18h 10m on average. Edinburgh is the most popular airport in 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 May 2026, there are 8 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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19:30 - 15:05

CPT

EDI

20h 35m

1 stop

7:55 - 13:10

EDI

CPT

28h 15m

1 stop

R12 820Qatar Airways

Sun, May 31 - Sun, Jun 14

19:30 - 15:05

CPT

EDI

20h 35m

1 stop

15:10 - 17:30

EDI

CPT

25h 20m

1 stop

R12 837Qatar Airways

Sun, May 24 - Tue, Jun 16

19:30 - 15:05

CPT

EDI

20h 35m

1 stop

7:55 - 10:15

EDI

CPT

25h 20m

1 stop

R12 854Qatar Airways

Thu, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 19

19:50 - 15:05

JNB

EDI

20h 15m

1 stop

7:55 - 10:30

EDI

JNB

25h 35m

1 stop

R12 854Qatar Airways

Tue, May 19 - Wed, Jun 3

13:15 - 12:40

CPT

GLA

24h 25m

1 stop

14:40 - 16:40

GLA

CPT

25h 00m

1 stop

R14 697Emirates

Tue, May 26 - Sun, May 31

22:20 - 12:40

JNB

GLA

39h 20m

1 stop

14:40 - 5:30

GLA

JNB

37h 50m

1 stop

R14 747Emirates

Sat, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 20

17:00 - 23:10

JNB

GLA

31h 10m

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6:00 - 10:55

GLA

JNB

27h 55m

2 stops

R16 105Kenya Airways

Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17

17:00 - 19:35

JNB

GLA

27h 35m

2 stops

6:00 - 10:55

GLA

JNB

27h 55m

2 stops

R16 306Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

23:15 - 8:25

JNB

GLA

34h 10m

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13:30 - 21:20

GLA

JNB

30h 50m

1 stop

R16 607KLM

Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17

19:25 - 21:35

JNB

INV

27h 10m

1 stop

7:50 - 9:25

INV

JNB

24h 35m

1 stop

R16 708British Airways

Fri, Jun 12 - Fri, Jun 19

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Scotland

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to Scotland flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Sept 11

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 10m

2 stops

EDI9:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sept 15

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 798

Turkish Airlines

Sept 11

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

2 stops

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sept 15

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 831

Turkish Airlines

Sept 11

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

2 stops

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sept 15

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 865

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Qatar Airways

May 31

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

20h 35m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 14

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 15m

1 stop

CPT13:10Cape Town Intl

R12 820

Qatar Airways

May 24

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

20h 35m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 16

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 20m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

R12 837

Qatar Airways

Jun 11

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

20h 35m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 19

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

R12 854

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

19:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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15:10-17:30

1 stop25h 20m

R12 837

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

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19:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

7:55-10:15

1 stop25h 20m

R12 854

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JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:50-15:05

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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7:55-10:30

1 stop25h 35m

R12 854

Cape TownGlasgow

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13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

Glasgow Intl

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14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

R14 697

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

22:20-12:40

1 stop39h 20m

Glasgow Intl

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14:40-5:30

1 stop37h 50m

R14 747

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:00-23:10

2 stops31h 10m

Glasgow Intl

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6:00-10:55

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R16 105

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JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:00-19:35

2 stops27h 35m

Glasgow Intl

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6:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

R16 306

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

23:15-8:25

1 stop34h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 17/6

13:30-21:20

1 stop30h 50m

R16 607

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:25-21:35

1 stop27h 10m

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1 stop24h 35m

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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 R5 564. If you don’t want to visit Scotland in February, then you should wait until May to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R6 469.

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 102 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 440 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 40% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Scotland flight.

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The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 14h 00m

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 May 2026, there are 8 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 R9 177	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 964 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R9 777	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 511 reviews	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R10 001	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 303 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R10 659	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 582 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 098	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 937 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 163	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 724 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 441	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 345 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 653	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 568 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from South Africa to Scotland?

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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.

How can momondo help me find flights from South Africa to Scotland?

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