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

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines 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 45m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Edinburgh is 25h 25m 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 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 May 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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19:25 - 9:35

JNB

INV

15h 10m

1 stop

7:20 - 7:00

INV

JNB

22h 40m

1 stop

R12 671British Airways

Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Aug 20

12:40 - 6:25

JNB

EDI

18h 45m

1 stop

7:55 - 4:00

EDI

JNB

19h 05m

1 stop

R13 287Qatar Airways

Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Jul 23

12:40 - 15:05

JNB

EDI

27h 25m

1 stop

7:55 - 4:00

EDI

JNB

19h 05m

1 stop

R13 531Qatar Airways

Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 21

12:40 - 15:05

JNB

EDI

27h 25m

1 stop

7:55 - 4:00

EDI

JNB

19h 05m

1 stop

R13 596Qatar Airways

Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 21

8:45 - 16:25

JNB

EDI

32h 40m

1 stop

6:10 - 8:35

EDI

JNB

25h 25m

1 stop

R13 823Lufthansa

Sat, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 23

13:30 - 12:40

JNB

GLA

24h 10m

1 stop

14:40 - 16:15

GLA

JNB

24h 35m

1 stop

R14 163Emirates

Sun, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 27

22:20 - 20:05

JNB

EDI

22h 45m

1 stop

22:00 - 16:15

EDI

JNB

17h 15m

1 stop

R14 245Emirates

Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 27

19:35 - 8:10

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ABZ

14h 35m

1 stop

16:55 - 10:25

ABZ

JNB

15h 30m

1 stop

R14 423British Airways

Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 19

23:15 - 22:30

JNB

INV

24h 15m

1 stop

13:20 - 10:20

INV

JNB

20h 00m

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R15 948KLM

Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Aug 20

10:25 - 12:45

JNB

INV

27h 20m

2 stops

13:20 - 10:20

INV

JNB

20h 00m

2 stops

R16 175KLM

Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Aug 20

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Qatar Airways

Jul 13

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 45m

1 stop

EDI6:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jul 23

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 05m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 287

Qatar Airways

Jun 12

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 21

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 05m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 531

Qatar Airways

May 31

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 14

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 05m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 547

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Turkish Airlines

Jun 12

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

2 stops

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

Jun 21

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 877

Turkish Airlines

Sept 4

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

2 stops

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sept 8

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 072

Turkish Airlines

Sept 4

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

2 stops

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sept 8

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 153

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19:25-9:35

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JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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12:40-6:25

1 stop18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/7

7:55-4:00

1 stop19h 05m

R13 287

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

12:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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7:55-4:00

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JNB - EDI

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JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

8:45-16:25

1 stop32h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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1 stop25h 25m

R13 823

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

13:30-12:40

1 stop24h 10m

Glasgow Intl

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14:40-16:15

1 stop24h 35m

R14 163

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

22:20-20:05

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1 stop17h 15m

R14 245

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JNB - ABZ

JNBABZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

19:35-8:10

1 stop14h 35m

Aberdeen Dyce

Thu 19/11

16:55-10:25

1 stop15h 30m

R14 423

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

23:15-22:30

1 stop24h 15m

Inverness

Thu 20/8

13:20-10:20

2 stops20h 00m

R15 948

JohannesburgInverness

JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

10:25-12:45

2 stops27h 20m

Inverness

Thu 20/8

13:20-10:20

2 stops20h 00m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Scotland?

In general, January 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 R8 404. If you don’t want to visit Scotland in January, then you should wait until May to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R8 793.

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 567 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 R12 947 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Scotland flight.

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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 May 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
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R8 884	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 035 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R9 682	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 304 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 031	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 524 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 744	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 010 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R11 105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 596 reviews	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 786	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 045	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 398 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 250	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 575 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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