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 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.

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 16h 45m on average, while flying from Port Elizabeth to Edinburgh is 22h 45m 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 June 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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19:35 - 10:00

JNB

INV

16h 25m

1 stop

12:20 - 10:25

INV

JNB

20h 05m

1 stop

R12 747British Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

17:55 - 15:55

JNB

EDI

23h 00m

1 stop

10:40 - 9:40

EDI

JNB

22h 00m

2 stops

R12 993Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

20:55 - 13:40

JNB

EDI

17h 45m

1 stop

9:15 - 8:20

EDI

JNB

46h 05m

3 stops

R13 125Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jul 23 - Sat, Aug 8

9:45 - 19:50

JNB

EDI

35h 05m

2 stops

8:35 - 8:20

EDI

JNB

46h 45m

2 stops

R13 141Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22

13:30 - 9:40

JNB

EDI

45h 10m

2 stops

10:40 - 9:40

EDI

JNB

22h 00m

2 stops

R13 158Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20

13:30 - 15:55

JNB

EDI

27h 25m

2 stops

10:40 - 10:30

EDI

JNB

22h 50m

1 stop

R13 273Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

13:15 - 12:40

CPT

GLA

24h 25m

1 stop

14:40 - 16:40

GLA

CPT

25h 00m

1 stop

R13 782Emirates

Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 16

22:20 - 12:40

JNB

GLA

39h 20m

1 stop

14:40 - 16:15

GLA

JNB

24h 35m

1 stop

R13 815Emirates

Thu, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 16

13:15 - 13:40

CPT

EDI

25h 25m

1 stop

7:55 - 10:15

EDI

CPT

25h 20m

1 stop

R14 653Qatar Airways

Sat, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 29

8:15 - 6:00

PLZ

EDI

23h 45m

3 stops

14:05 - 11:55

EDI

PLZ

19h 50m

2 stops

R20 418Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 20

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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Qatar Airways

Aug 3

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Aug 18

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 05m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 683

Qatar Airways

Aug 2

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Aug 9

EDI7:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 05m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 700

Qatar Airways

Aug 3

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Aug 18

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 50m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 815

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Scotland

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 10

JNB17:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sept 17

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 993

Turkish Airlines

Sept 7

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 10m

2 stops

EDI9:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sept 20

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 00m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 158

Turkish Airlines

Sept 10

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

2 stops

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sept 17

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 273

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JNB - INV

JNBINV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

19:35-10:00

1 stop16h 25m

Inverness

Mon 23/11

12:20-10:25

1 stop20h 05m

R12 747

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:55-15:55

1 stop23h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R12 993

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

20:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/8

9:15-8:20

3 stops46h 05m

R13 125

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

9:45-19:50

2 stops35h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/8

8:35-8:20

2 stops46h 45m

R13 141

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

13:30-9:40

2 stops45h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R13 158

JohannesburgEdinburgh

JNB - EDI

JNBEDI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

13:30-15:55

2 stops27h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

10:40-10:30

1 stop22h 50m

R13 273

Cape TownGlasgow

CPT - GLA

CPTGLA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

13:15-12:40

1 stop24h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 16/8

14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

R13 782

JohannesburgGlasgow

JNB - GLA

JNBGLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/7

22:20-12:40

1 stop39h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Sun 16/8

14:40-16:15

1 stop24h 35m

R13 815

Cape TownEdinburgh

CPT - EDI

CPTEDI

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/7

13:15-13:40

1 stop25h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/7

7:55-10:15

1 stop25h 20m

R14 653

Port ElizabethEdinburgh

PLZ - EDI

PLZEDI

Port Elizabeth

Tue 17/11

8:15-6:00

3 stops23h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/11

14:05-11:55

2 stops19h 50m

R20 418

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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, 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 509. 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 903.

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 805 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 338 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Scotland flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 35m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to Scotland takes 14h 35m

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 June 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
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R9 803	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 156	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 531 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R10 670	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 102 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 878	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 074 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom R11 683	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 614 reviews	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 195	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 425 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 609	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 603 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.

How can momondo help me find flights from South Africa to Scotland?

Once you have performed a search for South Africa to Scotland flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from South Africa to Scotland right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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