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

Qatar Airways and Emirates 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.

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 45m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 18h 10m 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 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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12:40 - 21:35

JNB

EDI

33h 55m

2 stops

21:45 - 9:00

EDI

JNB

34h 15m

2 stops

R12 633Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jun 19 - Sun, Jun 28

12:40 - 15:05

JNB

EDI

27h 25m

1 stop

7:55 - 10:30

EDI

JNB

25h 35m

1 stop

R12 650Qatar Airways

Fri, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 12

19:30 - 15:05

CPT

EDI

20h 35m

1 stop

7:55 - 13:10

EDI

CPT

28h 15m

1 stop

R12 666Qatar Airways

Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 9

19:25 - 21:30

JNB

INV

27h 05m

1 stop

7:20 - 9:25

INV

JNB

25h 05m

1 stop

R13 495British Airways

Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11

19:10 - 12:40

JNB

GLA

18h 30m

1 stop

14:40 - 20:35

GLA

JNB

28h 55m

1 stop

R13 877Emirates

Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13

13:15 - 12:40

CPT

GLA

24h 25m

1 stop

14:40 - 11:30

GLA

CPT

19h 50m

1 stop

R13 910Emirates

Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11

18:00 - 22:30

JNB

INV

29h 30m

2 stops

6:25 - 21:20

INV

JNB

13h 55m

1 stop

R14 672KLM

Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11

19:25 - 8:25

JNB

ABZ

14h 00m

1 stop

14:50 - 9:25

ABZ

JNB

17h 35m

1 stop

R15 004British Airways

Sun, Jun 14 - Thu, Jun 18

18:00 - 22:30

JNB

INV

29h 30m

2 stops

13:15 - 11:05

INV

JNB

20h 50m

2 stops

R15 220KLM

Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11

1:15 - 10:00

JNB

ABZ

33h 45m

2 stops

12:55 - 15:50

ABZ

JNB

25h 55m

2 stops

R16 380Kenya Airways

Tue, Jun 30 - Wed, Sep 23

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Qatar Airways

Jun 5

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 12

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 35m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 650

Qatar Airways

May 26

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

20h 35m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 9

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 15m

1 stop

CPT13:10Cape Town Intl

R12 666

Qatar Airways

Jun 7

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 14

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 35m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 683

SWISS flights from South Africa to Scotland

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SWISS

Jun 5

JNB15:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 35m

2 stops

EDI17:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 12

EDI17:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 55m

1 stop

JNB9:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 042

SWISS

Jun 8

CPT14:15Cape Town Intl

25h 30m

2 stops

EDI14:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 15

EDI19:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

44h 05m

2 stops

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

R17 093

SWISS

Apr 30

JNB15:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

51h 45m

3 stops

EDI18:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

May 7

EDI8:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

54h 25m

3 stops

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R25 084

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JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

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Fri 19/6

12:40-21:35

2 stops33h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 28/6

21:45-9:00

2 stops34h 15m

R12 633

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

12:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/6

7:55-10:30

1 stop25h 35m

R12 650

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

19:30-15:05

1 stop20h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

7:55-13:10

1 stop28h 15m

R12 666

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

19:25-21:30

1 stop27h 05m

Inverness

Thu 11/6

7:20-9:25

1 stop25h 05m

R13 495

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

19:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Glasgow Intl

Sat 13/6

14:40-20:35

1 stop28h 55m

R13 877

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 11/6

14:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R13 910

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

18:00-22:30

2 stops29h 30m

Inverness

Thu 11/6

6:25-21:20

1 stop13h 55m

R14 672

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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

14:50-9:25

1 stop17h 35m

R15 004

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

18:00-22:30

2 stops29h 30m

Inverness

Thu 11/6

13:15-11:05

2 stops20h 50m

R15 220

JohannesburgAberdeen

JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

1:15-10:00

2 stops33h 45m

Aberdeen Dyce

Wed 23/9

12:55-15:50

2 stops25h 55m

R16 380

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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 766. 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 114.

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 951 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 296 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Scotland flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 00m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 14h 00m

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 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

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R9 673	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 508 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R10 545	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 579 reviews	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 666	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 948 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 979	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 912 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 022	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 308	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 330 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R12 348	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 303 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 726	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 562 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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