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.

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 40m 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 British Airways 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 February 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 25m

1 stop

12:20 - 10:25

INV

JNB

20h 05m

1 stop

R11 584British Airways

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16

19:35 - 10:00

JNB

INV

16h 25m

1 stop

19:45 - 7:35

INV

JNB

33h 50m

1 stop

R11 632British Airways

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16

8:45 - 12:05

JNB

EDI

28h 20m

2 stops

6:10 - 8:35

EDI

JNB

25h 25m

1 stop

R11 663Lufthansa

Sat, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 19

23:59 - 9:20

JNB

EDI

35h 21m

1 stop

13:30 - 22:05

EDI

JNB

30h 35m

1 stop

R11 759KLM

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5

8:45 - 12:05

JNB

EDI

28h 20m

2 stops

6:10 - 6:40

EDI

JNB

23h 30m

2 stops

R11 999Lufthansa

Sat, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 19

23:59 - 23:10

JNB

EDI

25h 11m

1 stop

13:30 - 12:10

EDI

JNB

20h 40m

2 stops

R12 287KLM

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5

13:40 - 19:05

CPT

EDI

31h 25m

1 stop

20:55 - 11:40

EDI

CPT

36h 45m

1 stop

R12 303Emirates

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 16

13:30 - 12:40

JNB

GLA

24h 10m

1 stop

14:40 - 5:30

GLA

JNB

37h 50m

1 stop

R12 990Emirates

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7

8:15 - 12:35

PLZ

EDI

30h 20m

3 stops

14:20 - 11:55

EDI

PLZ

43h 35m

2 stops

R17 463Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17

8:15 - 12:35

PLZ

EDI

30h 20m

3 stops

14:20 - 17:45

EDI

PLZ

25h 25m

3 stops

R20 147Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17

KLM flights from South Africa to Scotland

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KLM

Feb 26

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 21m

1 stop

EDI9:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mar 5

EDI13:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 35m

1 stop

JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 759

KLM

Feb 26

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 11m

1 stop

EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mar 5

EDI13:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 40m

2 stops

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 287

KLM

Jun 11

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 55m

1 stop

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 21

EDI13:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 10m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 430

Lufthansa flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Lufthansa

Apr 4

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 20m

2 stops

EDI12:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Apr 19

EDI6:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 663

Lufthansa

Apr 4

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 20m

2 stops

EDI12:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Apr 19

EDI6:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 30m

2 stops

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 999

Lufthansa

Feb 24

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 50m

2 stops

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mar 3

EDI12:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 45m

1 stop

JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 207

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JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:35-10:00

1 stop16h 25m

Inverness

Mon 16/3

12:20-10:25

1 stop20h 05m

R11 584

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:35-10:00

1 stop16h 25m

Inverness

Mon 16/3

19:45-7:35

1 stop33h 50m

R11 632

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

8:45-12:05

2 stops28h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/4

6:10-8:35

1 stop25h 25m

R11 663

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:59-9:20

1 stop35h 21m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

13:30-22:05

1 stop30h 35m

R11 759

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

8:45-12:05

2 stops28h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/4

6:10-6:40

2 stops23h 30m

R11 999

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:59-23:10

1 stop25h 11m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

13:30-12:10

2 stops20h 40m

R12 287

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

13:40-19:05

1 stop31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

20:55-11:40

1 stop36h 45m

R12 303

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

13:30-12:40

1 stop24h 10m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 7/4

14:40-5:30

1 stop37h 50m

R12 990

Port ElizabethEdinburgh

PLZ - EDI

PLZEDI

Port Elizabeth

Fri 13/3

8:15-12:35

3 stops30h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

14:20-11:55

2 stops43h 35m

R17 463

Port ElizabethEdinburgh

PLZ - EDI

PLZEDI

Port Elizabeth

Fri 13/3

8:15-12:35

3 stops30h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

14:20-17:45

3 stops25h 25m

R20 147

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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 632. 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 R12 303.

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 269 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 750 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Scotland flight.

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Fastest flight time	15h 40m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 15h 40m

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 February 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 623	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 872 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R7 627	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 784 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R8 740	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 454 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R9 559	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 534 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 581	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 739 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 481	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 549	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 216 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R11 900	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 292 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 064	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 516 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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