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 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Scotland. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Scotland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Kenya 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 16h 40m 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 March 2026, there are 9 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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13:00 - 6:25

CPT

EDI

18h 25m

1 stop

7:20 - 21:30

EDI

CPT

37h 10m

2 stops

R12 305Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

13:00 - 6:25

CPT

EDI

18h 25m

1 stop

7:20 - 21:30

EDI

CPT

37h 10m

2 stops

R12 407Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

20:40 - 21:35

JNB

EDI

25h 55m

2 stops

7:55 - 8:50

EDI

JNB

23h 55m

2 stops

R12 712Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

14:45 - 6:25

JNB

EDI

16h 40m

1 stop

15:00 - 16:10

EDI

JNB

24h 10m

1 stop

R12 882Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

20:55 - 13:40

JNB

EDI

17h 45m

1 stop

15:00 - 8:50

EDI

JNB

16h 50m

1 stop

R12 899Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13

19:25 - 9:35

JNB

INV

15h 10m

1 stop

15:50 - 7:00

INV

JNB

14h 10m

1 stop

R12 933British Airways

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

19:10 - 12:40

JNB

GLA

18h 30m

1 stop

14:40 - 16:15

GLA

JNB

24h 35m

1 stop

R12 933Emirates

Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 10

19:10 - 12:40

JNB

GLA

18h 30m

1 stop

14:40 - 20:35

GLA

JNB

28h 55m

1 stop

R12 984Emirates

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 23

8:45 - 8:45

JNB

GLA

25h 00m

2 stops

17:30 - 8:35

GLA

JNB

14h 05m

1 stop

R14 834Lufthansa

Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 10

20:40 - 20:15

JNB

ABZ

24h 35m

2 stops

14:45 - 7:00

ABZ

JNB

15h 15m

1 stop

R15 581British Airways

Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Qatar Airways

May 4

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m

1 stop

EDI6:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

May 11

EDI15:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 10m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 882

Qatar Airways

Apr 6

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Apr 13

EDI15:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m

1 stop

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 899

Qatar Airways

Apr 1

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Apr 8

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 916

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Turkish Airlines

May 7

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 10m

2 stops

EDI9:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

May 14

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 289

Turkish Airlines

May 7

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 10m

2 stops

EDI9:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

May 14

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 35m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 680

Turkish Airlines

Jun 3

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

2 stops

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 8

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 35m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 968

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CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:00-6:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

7:20-21:30

2 stops37h 10m

R12 305

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

13:00-6:25

1 stop18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

7:20-21:30

2 stops37h 10m

R12 407

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

20:40-21:35

2 stops25h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/5

7:55-8:50

2 stops23h 55m

R12 712

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

14:45-6:25

1 stop16h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/5

15:00-16:10

1 stop24h 10m

R12 882

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

20:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/4

15:00-8:50

1 stop16h 50m

R12 899

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JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

19:25-9:35

1 stop15h 10m

Inverness

Thu 14/5

15:50-7:00

1 stop14h 10m

R12 933

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/6

14:40-16:15

1 stop24h 35m

R12 933

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

19:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 23/5

14:40-20:35

1 stop28h 55m

R12 984

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

8:45-8:45

2 stops25h 00m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/6

17:30-8:35

1 stop14h 05m

R14 834

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

20:40-20:15

2 stops24h 35m

Aberdeen Dyce

Mon 8/6

14:45-7:00

1 stop15h 15m

R15 581

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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, November 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 069. If you don’t want to visit Scotland in November, then you should wait until February to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 374.

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 205 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 R14 036 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 56% 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 15h 10m

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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 March 2026, there are 9 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

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SWISS	PriceFrom R9 208	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 903 reviews	Search SWISS flights
KLM	PriceFrom R9 829	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 477 reviews	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R10 128	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 300 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R10 607	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 550 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 919	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 867 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 240	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 817 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 279	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 275 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 815	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 542 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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