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 38% 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.

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 Cape Town to Edinburgh is 15h 20m on average, while flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh is 16h 40m on average. Edinburgh is the most popular airport in Scotland.

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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating 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 January 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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19:35 - 10:00

JNB

INV

16h 25m1 stop

12:20 - 10:25

INV

JNB

20h 05m1 stop

R11 561British Airways

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16

19:35 - 10:00

JNB

INV

16h 25m1 stop

19:45 - 7:35

INV

JNB

33h 50m1 stop

R11 577British Airways

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16

19:35 - 10:00

JNB

INV

16h 25m1 stop

12:20 - 15:35

INV

JNB

25h 15m2 stops

R12 089British Airways

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16

12:35 - 12:35

CPT

EDI

26h 00m1 stop

14:05 - 17:25

EDI

CPT

25h 20m1 stop

R12 353Qatar Airways

Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30

12:35 - 6:00

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EDI

19h 25m1 stop

14:05 - 10:30

EDI

CPT

18h 25m1 stop

R12 386Qatar Airways

Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30

13:40 - 11:35

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GLA

23h 55m1 stop

13:35 - 16:45

GLA

CPT

25h 10m1 stop

R12 684Emirates

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

19:20 - 8:30

JNB

GLA

39h 10m2 stops

6:05 - 22:05

GLA

JNB

14h 00m1 stop

R12 799KLM

Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 1

10:25 - 11:35

JNB

GLA

27h 10m1 stop

13:35 - 10:25

GLA

JNB

18h 50m1 stop

R12 981Emirates

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

19:20 - 16:05

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EDI

22h 45m2 stops

11:00 - 12:10

EDI

JNB

23h 10m2 stops

R13 014KLM

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

10:10 - 12:05

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GLA

27h 55m2 stops

13:10 - 9:30

GLA

JNB

18h 20m1 stop

R13 014Lufthansa

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Qatar Airways

Jan 23

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

26h 00m

1 stop

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jan 30

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 20m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R12 353

Qatar Airways

Jan 23

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

EDI6:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jan 30

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 25m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R12 386

Qatar Airways

Feb 9

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

EDI6:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

Feb 12

EDI7:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 55m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R13 262

Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Kenya Airways

Feb 24

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

49h 35m

3 stops

GLA16:35Glasgow Intl

Mar 3

GLA6:05Glasgow Intl

31h 45m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 500

Kenya Airways

Mar 8

JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m

3 stops

EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mar 18

EDI9:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 30m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 533

Kenya Airways

Apr 13

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

2 stops

EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

May 13

EDI9:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 40m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Inverness

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Cape TownEdinburgh

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Cape Town Intl

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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R12 386

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CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

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13:40-11:35

1 stop23h 55m

Glasgow Intl

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1 stop25h 10m

R12 684

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:20-8:30

2 stops39h 10m

Glasgow Intl

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1 stop14h 00m

R12 799

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Glasgow Intl

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R12 981

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:20-16:05

2 stops22h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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11:00-12:10

2 stops23h 10m

R13 014

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

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2 stops27h 55m

Glasgow Intl

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13:10-9:30

1 stop18h 20m

R13 014

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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 R11 527. If you don’t want to visit Scotland in February, then you should wait until January to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 436.

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 week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Scotland for around R13 486 when searching week 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 R12 931 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Scotland flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 10m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 14h 10m

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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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 January 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
SWISS	PriceFrom R6 323	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 846 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R7 501	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 699 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R8 910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 434 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R9 741	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 519 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 937	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 661 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 843	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 702 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 893	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 156 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R12 301	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 288 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 470	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 464 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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