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 19h 10m on average, while flying from Johannesburg to Edinburgh is 20h 15m on average. Edinburgh is the most popular airport in Scotland.

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

Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to 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 43% 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.

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 April 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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19:50 - 14:05

JNB

EDI

19h 15m

1 stop

9:25 - 4:00

EDI

JNB

17h 35m

1 stop

R12 585Qatar Airways

Tue, May 19 - Tue, Jun 2

12:40 - 7:55

JNB

EDI

20h 15m

1 stop

15:35 - 10:30

EDI

JNB

17h 55m

1 stop

R12 618Qatar Airways

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 27

9:45 - 13:05

JNB

EDI

28h 20m

2 stops

18:35 - 8:15

EDI

JNB

36h 40m

3 stops

R12 750Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 27

12:40 - 7:55

JNB

EDI

20h 15m

1 stop

20:35 - 8:15

EDI

JNB

34h 40m

3 stops

R13 146Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 27

18:25 - 12:40

CPT

GLA

19h 15m

1 stop

14:40 - 11:30

GLA

CPT

19h 50m

1 stop

R13 871Emirates

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

13:15 - 12:40

CPT

GLA

24h 25m

1 stop

14:40 - 16:40

GLA

CPT

25h 00m

1 stop

R13 954Emirates

Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1

19:25 - 8:25

JNB

ABZ

14h 00m

1 stop

14:50 - 7:00

ABZ

JNB

15h 10m

1 stop

R14 960British Airways

Sun, Jun 14 - Thu, Jun 18

17:00 - 20:15

JNB

GLA

28h 15m

2 stops

6:00 - 0:15

GLA

JNB

41h 15m

2 stops

R16 197Kenya Airways

Fri, May 15 - Tue, May 19

21:15 - 16:30

JNB

ABZ

20h 15m

1 stop

10:25 - 7:00

ABZ

JNB

19h 35m

1 stop

R16 263British Airways

Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Sep 23

1:15 - 16:15

JNB

GLA

40h 00m

2 stops

6:00 - 10:55

GLA

JNB

27h 55m

2 stops

R16 296Kenya Airways

Thu, May 14 - Tue, May 19

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Qatar Airways

May 19

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 25m

1 stop

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 3

EDI15:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 55m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 667

Qatar Airways

May 13

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m

1 stop

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

May 26

EDI9:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 35m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 684

Qatar Airways

May 13

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m

1 stop

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

May 27

EDI15:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 55m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 700

Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Kenya Airways

May 18

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

2 stops

EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 2

EDI5:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 05m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 257

Kenya Airways

May 18

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

2 stops

EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 2

EDI5:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 10m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 273

Kenya Airways

May 19

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

3 stops

EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 3

EDI5:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 10m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 471

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19:50-14:05

1 stop19h 15m

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R12 585

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JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

12:40-7:55

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

15:35-10:30

1 stop17h 55m

R12 618

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

9:45-13:05

2 stops28h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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18:35-8:15

3 stops36h 40m

R12 750

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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12:40-7:55

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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20:35-8:15

3 stops34h 40m

R13 146

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

18:25-12:40

1 stop19h 15m

Glasgow Intl

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14:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R13 871

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

Glasgow Intl

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14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

R13 954

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JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

19:25-8:25

1 stop14h 00m

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 18/6

14:50-7:00

1 stop15h 10m

R14 960

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

17:00-20:15

2 stops28h 15m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 19/5

6:00-0:15

2 stops41h 15m

R16 197

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

21:15-16:30

1 stop20h 15m

Aberdeen Dyce

Wed 23/9

10:25-7:00

1 stop19h 35m

R16 263

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

1:15-16:15

2 stops40h 00m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 19/5

6:00-10:55

2 stops27h 55m

R16 296

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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 700. 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 063.

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 874 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 211 on momondo.

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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 April 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R9 552	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 499 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R10 491	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 569 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 611	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 921 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 923	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 884 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 043	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 304 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R12 285	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 302 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 661	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 559 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.

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