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 17h 35m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 25h 15m on average. Edinburgh is the most popular airport in 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 40% 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.

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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18:00 - 15:55

JNB

EDI

22h 55m

1 stop

10:40 - 10:30

EDI

JNB

22h 50m

1 stop

R12 564Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 18 - Wed, Jun 3

20:40 - 13:15

JNB

EDI

17h 35m

1 stop

7:55 - 8:50

EDI

JNB

23h 55m

1 stop

R12 597Qatar Airways

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 18

20:40 - 13:15

JNB

EDI

17h 35m

1 stop

14:50 - 16:10

EDI

JNB

24h 20m

1 stop

R12 664Qatar Airways

Tue, May 19 - Wed, Jun 3

20:40 - 13:15

JNB

EDI

17h 35m

1 stop

14:50 - 16:10

EDI

JNB

24h 20m

1 stop

R12 681Qatar Airways

Tue, May 19 - Tue, Jun 2

8:45 - 16:25

JNB

EDI

32h 40m

1 stop

6:10 - 8:35

EDI

JNB

25h 25m

1 stop

R12 882Lufthansa

Mon, May 18 - Tue, Jun 2

13:30 - 20:05

JNB

EDI

31h 35m

1 stop

22:00 - 5:30

EDI

JNB

30h 30m

1 stop

R12 949Emirates

Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 14

19:10 - 20:05

JNB

EDI

25h 55m

1 stop

22:00 - 16:15

EDI

JNB

17h 15m

1 stop

R12 966Emirates

Wed, May 20 - Wed, Jun 3

21:15 - 23:35

JNB

ABZ

27h 20m

1 stop

6:00 - 7:00

ABZ

JNB

24h 00m

1 stop

R18 451British Airways

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7

23:15 - 23:10

JNB

ABZ

24h 55m

1 stop

17:20 - 11:05

ABZ

JNB

40h 45m

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R26 922KLM

Fri, Jun 26 - Mon, Jul 13

21:15 - 15:00

JNB

ABZ

18h 45m

1 stop

18:30 - 9:25

ABZ

JNB

13h 55m

1 stop

R30 629British Airways

Fri, Jun 26 - Mon, Jul 13

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Qatar Airways

May 7

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

1 stop

EDI13:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

May 18

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 597

Qatar Airways

May 19

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

1 stop

EDI13:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 3

EDI14:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 20m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 664

Qatar Airways

May 19

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 35m

1 stop

EDI13:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 2

EDI14:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 20m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 681

Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Kenya Airways

Apr 30

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m

2 stops

GLA19:35Glasgow Intl

May 7

GLA6:00Glasgow Intl

27h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 962

Kenya Airways

Mar 23

JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m

2 stops

EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mar 31

EDI5:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 05m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 466

Kenya Airways

Apr 28

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

30h 05m

3 stops

EDI19:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

May 5

EDI5:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 25m

2 stops

CPT22:10Cape Town Intl

R15 835

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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7:55-8:50

1 stop23h 55m

R12 597

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JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

20:40-13:15

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14:50-16:10

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R12 664

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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R12 681

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8:45-16:25

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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R12 882

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JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

13:30-20:05

1 stop31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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22:00-5:30

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R12 949

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:10-20:05

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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1 stop17h 15m

R12 966

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

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Thu 30/4

21:15-23:35

1 stop27h 20m

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 7/5

6:00-7:00

1 stop24h 00m

R18 451

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

Aberdeen Dyce

Mon 13/7

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R26 922

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Fri 26/6

21:15-15:00

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Aberdeen Dyce

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18:30-9:25

1 stop13h 55m

R30 629

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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 R12 916. 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 218.

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 038 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 872 on momondo.

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

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
SWISS	PriceFrom R9 100	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 898 reviews	Search SWISS flights
KLM	PriceFrom R9 714	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 472 reviews	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R10 010	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 298 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 408	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 858 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom R10 483	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 546 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 108	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 797 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 081	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 135	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 258 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 665	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 543 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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