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

Emirates, Qatar Airways, 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 14h 31m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 17h 10m on average. Edinburgh is the most popular airport in 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 43% 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.

R4 181 Cheap Flights from South Africa to Scotland in 2026

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13:15 - 15:00CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin

7:30 - 17:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

R12 318Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29

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 414British Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

20:40 - 19:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 30m1 stop Zurich

15:50 - 9:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 50m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Frankfurt am Main

R12 462Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 15

19:35 - 10:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

17h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

19:55 - 10:25INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

R12 494British Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

20:55 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:10 - 9:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 974Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

14:05 - 13:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

23h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 023Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

13:30 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

24h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:35 - 16:35GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 311Emirates

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Nov 15

22:20 - 12:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

39h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:35 - 20:35GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 407Emirates

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

16:35 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 10m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 23:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 20m1 stop Istanbul

R13 679Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25

16:35 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 10m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 23:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 20m1 stop Istanbul

R13 823Turkish Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30

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20:55 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

25h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl London Heathrow

11:50 - 10:25INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

R13 071British Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Nov 15

21:15 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

25h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

11:50 - 10:25INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

R14 144British Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Nov 15

10:05 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

35h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl London Gatwick

19:40 - 8:40INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 00m3 stops London Luton Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

R16 114Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Nov 15

22:20 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

39h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:35 - 20:35GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 421Emirates

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

12:10 - 23:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

36h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

13:30 - 0:15GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R20 855Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

9:45 - 13:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

29h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Malaga

8:40 - 13:55GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 15m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Kigali Intl

R21 224Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Oct 3

18:25 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:35 - 11:30GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 560Emirates

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

17:00 - 23:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

31h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

16:55 - 0:15GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R23 690Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

23:15 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

34h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:00 - 21:20GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R24 267KLM

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Oct 3

23:15 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

34h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:00 - 16:05GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Cape Town Intl

R25 084KLM

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Oct 3

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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Qatar Airways

Oct 15

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Oct 19

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 974

Qatar Airways

Oct 14

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Oct 28

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 30m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 023

Qatar Airways

Oct 23

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 20m

1 stop

EDI6:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

Oct 30

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 30m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 311

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Scotland

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

Turkish Airlines

Oct 11

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

18h 10m

1 stop

EDI9:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

Oct 25

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 20m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R13 679

Turkish Airlines

Oct 21

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

18h 10m

1 stop

EDI9:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

Oct 30

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 20m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R13 823

Turkish Airlines

Oct 21

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

18h 10m

1 stop

EDI9:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

Oct 30

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 20m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R13 839

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

13:15-15:00

2 stops26h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

7:30-17:25

2 stops31h 55m

R12 318

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 414

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

20:40-19:10

1 stop24h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/2

15:50-9:40

2 stops15h 50m

R12 462

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

19:55-10:25

1 stop36h 30m

R12 494

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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

20:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/10

15:10-9:10

1 stop17h 00m

R12 974

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

14:05-13:40

1 stop24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/10

14:05-15:35

1 stop23h 30m

R13 023

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GLA Glasgow Intl

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

13:30-12:50

1 stop24h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 15/11

13:35-16:35

1 stop25h 00m

R13 311

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GLA Glasgow Intl

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

22:20-12:35

1 stop39h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

13:35-20:35

1 stop29h 00m

R13 407

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

16:35-9:45

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/10

10:40-23:00

1 stop34h 20m

R13 679

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

16:35-9:45

1 stop18h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

10:40-23:00

1 stop34h 20m

R13 823

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Scotland

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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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 023. 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 311.

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 839 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 151 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 1% 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	R4 181
Fastest flight time	14h 31m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Scotland from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R4 181. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Scotland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 318.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 14h 31m

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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from South Africa to Scotland with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R9 559	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 327 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 573	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 214 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 022	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 576 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 084	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 210 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 528	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 878	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 473 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 312	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 657 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Can I find flights from South Africa to Scotland with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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