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 44% 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.

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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, 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 Cape Town to Edinburgh is 18h 10m on average, while flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh is 18h 15m 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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13:15 - 6:25

CPT

EDI

18h 10m

1 stop

15:10 - 10:15

EDI

CPT

18h 05m

1 stop

R12 584Qatar Airways

Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23

19:30 - 13:40

CPT

EDI

19h 10m

1 stop

7:55 - 10:15

EDI

CPT

25h 20m

1 stop

R12 717Qatar Airways

Wed, Jun 17 - Sat, Jun 20

13:30 - 9:40

JNB

EDI

45h 10m

2 stops

16:55 - 9:40

EDI

JNB

39h 45m

2 stops

R13 463Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jun 29

13:30 - 15:55

JNB

EDI

27h 25m

2 stops

10:40 - 9:40

EDI

JNB

22h 00m

2 stops

R14 110Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 30

10:05 - 12:40

JNB

GLA

27h 35m

1 stop

14:40 - 16:15

GLA

JNB

24h 35m

1 stop

R14 441Emirates

Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Jul 27

22:20 - 12:40

JNB

GLA

39h 20m

1 stop

14:40 - 16:15

GLA

JNB

24h 35m

1 stop

R14 657Emirates

Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 30

18:50 - 9:10

CPT

GLA

15h 20m

1 stop

17:50 - 11:00

GLA

CPT

16h 10m

1 stop

R15 784British Airways

Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14

14:25 - 19:35

CPT

GLA

30h 10m

3 stops

18:40 - 13:00

GLA

CPT

41h 20m

2 stops

R18 039Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17

1:15 - 10:00

JNB

ABZ

33h 45m

2 stops

6:15 - 15:50

ABZ

JNB

32h 35m

2 stops

R20 427Kenya Airways

Sat, Jun 27 - Sun, Jul 26

19:25 - 9:35

JNB

INV

15h 10m

1 stop

10:35 - 7:00

INV

JNB

19h 25m

1 stop

R23 809British Airways

Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Turkish Airlines

Jun 15

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 10m

2 stops

EDI9:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 29

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 45m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 463

Turkish Airlines

Jun 21

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

2 stops

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 30

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 110

Turkish Airlines

Jun 16

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

2 stops

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 23

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 624

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Qatar Airways

Jun 16

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

18h 10m

1 stop

EDI6:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 23

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 05m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

R12 584

Qatar Airways

Jun 17

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 20

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 20m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

R12 717

Qatar Airways

Jul 17

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Aug 18

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 20m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

R12 783

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13:15-6:25

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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15:10-10:15

1 stop18h 05m

R12 584

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

19:30-13:40

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/6

7:55-10:15

1 stop25h 20m

R12 717

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-9:40

2 stops45h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/6

16:55-9:40

2 stops39h 45m

R13 463

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/6

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R14 110

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

10:05-12:40

1 stop27h 35m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 27/7

14:40-16:15

1 stop24h 35m

R14 441

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

22:20-12:40

1 stop39h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 30/6

14:40-16:15

1 stop24h 35m

R14 657

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Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

18:50-9:10

1 stop15h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 14/6

17:50-11:00

1 stop16h 10m

R15 784

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

14:25-19:35

3 stops30h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 17/9

18:40-13:00

2 stops41h 20m

R18 039

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/6

1:15-10:00

2 stops33h 45m

Aberdeen Dyce

Sun 26/7

6:15-15:50

2 stops32h 35m

R20 427

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

19:25-9:35

1 stop15h 10m

Inverness

Wed 8/7

10:35-7:00

1 stop19h 25m

R23 809

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Scotland?

In general, March 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 R8 489. If you don’t want to visit Scotland in March, then you should wait until January to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R8 588.

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 R13 877 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 231 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Scotland flight.

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Fastest flight time	16h 25m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 16h 25m

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
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R9 894	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 305 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 251	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 519 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R10 592	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 590 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 769	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 018 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 980	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 991 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 046	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 390 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 519	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 576 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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