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 41% 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.

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

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 18h 15m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 18h 25m 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 November 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.

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11:30 - 11:15CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 45m1 stop London Gatwick

16:50 - 21:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 10m1 stop London Gatwick

R11 339Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 22

11:30 - 20:50CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 20m1 stop London Gatwick

22:35 - 21:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 25m1 stop London Stansted

R12 311Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 8 - Mon, Mar 15

19:35 - 9:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

15h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

10:10 - 7:35INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R13 316British Airways

Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30

21:30 - 10:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

14h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

11:05 - 10:25INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

R13 564British Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

0:20 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 00m1 stop Istanbul

16:20 - 22:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R13 646Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5

13:45 - 12:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 - 3:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 712Qatar Airways

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6

13:45 - 6:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 8:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 844Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Dec 4

13:40 - 11:30CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:35 - 18:00GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 910Emirates

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2

13:40 - 11:30CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:35 - 18:00GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 009Emirates

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2

0:55 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 45m1 stop Istanbul

16:20 - 23:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R14 338Turkish Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 13

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11:30 - 7:30CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

22h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

10:35 - 10:30GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

R13 679Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 21

20:20 - 12:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 3:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 761Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 8

13:45 - 12:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 3:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 761Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 8

13:40 - 11:30CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:35 - 16:45GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 910Emirates

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 21

13:25 - 18:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:50 - 16:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 943Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Dec 9

23:59 - 23:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 06m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

5:40 - 22:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R14 157KLM

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Dec 7

23:59 - 16:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 06m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:30 - 11:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R14 157Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Dec 7

18:50 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

16:20 - 22:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R14 635Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Dec 10

23:59 - 16:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 06m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

13:25 - 11:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R14 668KLM

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 8

18:50 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 11:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m1 stop Istanbul

R15 014Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Dec 7

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KLM

Nov 26

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 31m

1 stop

GLA16:30Glasgow Intl

Dec 5

GLA5:40Glasgow Intl

14h 20m

1 stop

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 091

KLM

Nov 11

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 06m

1 stop

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Dec 7

EDI5:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 20m

1 stop

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 157

KLM

Mar 10

JNB23:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 10m

1 stop

EDI16:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mar 27

EDI20:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 50m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 173

British Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

Our best British Airways deals on South Africa to Scotland flight tickets

British Airways

Jan 26

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

INV9:30Inverness

Jan 30

INV10:10Inverness

19h 25m

1 stop

JNB7:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 316

British Airways

Feb 4

JNB21:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45m

1 stop

INV10:15Inverness

Feb 8

INV11:05Inverness

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 564

British Airways

Jan 26

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

INV9:30Inverness

Jan 30

INV10:10Inverness

27h 25m

2 stops

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 580

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Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/2

11:30-11:15

1 stop25h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/2

16:50-21:00

1 stop26h 10m

R11 339

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/3

11:30-20:50

1 stop35h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/3

22:35-21:00

1 stop20h 25m

R12 311

JohannesburgInverness

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - INV Inverness

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

19:35-9:30

1 stop15h 55m

Inverness

Sat 30/1

10:10-7:35

1 stop19h 25m

R13 316

JohannesburgInverness

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - INV Inverness

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

21:30-10:15

1 stop14h 45m

Inverness

Mon 8/2

11:05-10:25

1 stop21h 20m

R13 564

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

0:20-15:20

1 stop17h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

16:20-22:25

1 stop28h 05m

R13 646

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/12

7:30-3:55

1 stop18h 25m

R13 712

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JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

13:45-6:00

1 stop18h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/12

14:05-8:40

1 stop16h 35m

R13 844

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT Cape Town Intl - GLA Glasgow Intl

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

13:40-11:30

1 stop23h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 2/12

13:35-18:00

1 stop26h 25m

R13 910

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT Cape Town Intl - GLA Glasgow Intl

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

13:40-11:30

1 stop23h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 2/12

13:35-18:00

1 stop26h 25m

R14 009

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT Cape Town Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/12

0:55-9:40

1 stop34h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/12

16:20-23:00

1 stop28h 40m

R14 338

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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 877. 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 R14 058.

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 430 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 531 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.

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Best price found	R5 785
Fastest flight time	14h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Scotland from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R5 785. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Scotland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 339.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 14h 20m

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 November 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
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 878	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 297 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 441	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 285 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 632	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 594 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 925	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 050	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 469 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R12 352	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 336 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 619	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 692 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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