How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg?

The flight from Scotland to Johannesburg depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Edinburgh (a popular airport in Scotland) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in Johannesburg), then the flight time is 14h 10m on average. If you fly from Glasgow (another popular airport in Scotland) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 14h 20m.

Which airlines fly to Johannesburg?

KLM, British Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from Scotland according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to Johannesburg?

Qatar Airways and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to Johannesburg

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Johannesburg?

Prices for flights from Scotland to Johannesburg refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Johannesburg?

There are 9 operators available for flights from Scotland to Johannesburg as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Johannesburg?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Johannesburg.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£317 Cheap Flights from Scotland to Johannesburg in 2026/27

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13:15 - 22:00INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:55 - 12:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

14h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£559KLM

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

09:25 - 15:35GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 10m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 13:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

26h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl London Gatwick

£591Multiple Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

07:50 - 11:00GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m2 stops Dublin Istanbul

18:50 - 19:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

26h 15m2 stops Istanbul Dublin

£594Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

13:15 - 11:25INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:55 - 12:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

14h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£605KLM

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

14:05 - 08:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 06:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£642Qatar Airways

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

12:40 - 09:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

19:45 - 11:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£656Lufthansa

Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 10 Mar

07:30 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 06:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£656Qatar Airways

Wed, 17 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar

16:20 - 10:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 09:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

£659Turkish Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

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

22h 20m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 09:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

£662Turkish Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

06:45 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl

19:45 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£745Lufthansa

Tue, 5 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

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20:50 - 08:25GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 35m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 16:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

32h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

£585Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

17:15 - 22:00GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:59 - 22:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

24h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£626KLM

Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

20:30 - 22:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

18h 06m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£635KLM

Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

17:00 - 22:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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

18h 06m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£635KLM

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

06:05 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 30m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin

£638Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

19:40 - 08:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 17:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

£662Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

20:50 - 08:25GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 35m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20:20 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

25h 55m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Amsterdam Schiphol Dublin

£665Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

14:40 - 13:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 50m2 stops Madrid Barajas Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 22:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Madrid Barajas Paris Charles de Gaulle

£674Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

07:20 - 08:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m2 stops Václav Havel Prague Frankfurt am Main

19:40 - 23:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 25m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Václav Havel Prague Amsterdam Schiphol

£676Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

07:30 - 10:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m3 stops Dublin London Heathrow Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 30m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle Dublin

£679Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

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Qatar Airways flights from Scotland to Johannesburg

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Qatar Airways

11 Nov

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 35m

1 stop

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

29 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 15m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£642

Qatar Airways

8 Nov

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 10m

1 stop

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

12 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 50m

1 stop

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£687

Qatar Airways

8 Nov

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 50m

2 stops

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

12 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 15m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£995

British Airways flights from Scotland to Johannesburg

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British Airways

11 Nov

ABZ13:20Aberdeen Dyce

16h 15m

1 stop

JNB07:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

30 Nov

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 35m

1 stop

ABZ08:10Aberdeen Dyce

£661

British Airways

10 Dec

GLA17:40Glasgow Intl

14h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

4 Feb

JNB21:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 20m

1 stop

GLA09:50Glasgow Intl

£690

British Airways

9 Dec

ABZ16:40Aberdeen Dyce

15h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

10 Feb

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m

1 stop

ABZ12:30Aberdeen Dyce

£696

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INV Inverness - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

INVJNB

Inverness

Tue 24/11

13:15-22:00

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

23:55-12:45

1 stop14h 50m

£559

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 19/11

09:25-15:35

2 stops28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

13:45-13:45

2 stops26h 00m

£591

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/11

07:50-11:00

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

18:50-19:05

2 stops26h 15m

£594

InvernessJohannesburg

INV Inverness - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

INVJNB

Inverness

Tue 24/11

13:15-11:25

2 stops20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

23:55-12:45

1 stop14h 50m

£605

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/11

14:05-08:40

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

13:45-06:00

1 stop18h 15m

£642

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/3

12:40-09:40

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/3

19:45-11:55

1 stop18h 10m

£656

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/3

07:30-15:35

1 stop30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/3

20:55-06:25

1 stop34h 30m

£656

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EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

16:20-10:55

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

18:50-09:40

1 stop16h 50m

£659

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/12

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

18:50-09:40

1 stop16h 50m

£662

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/1

06:45-15:35

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

19:45-23:20

1 stop29h 35m

£745

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from Scotland is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around £653, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Johannesburg from Scotland during February instead. Flights to Johannesburg in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around £655.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Scotland to Johannesburg?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around £742 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Scotland for as low as £680 on momondo.

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Best price found	£317
Fastest flight time	14h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £317. The best return flight deal from Scotland to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £559.

The fastest flight from Scotland to Johannesburg takes 14h 10m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Scotland to Johannesburg.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Johannesburg?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Johannesburg refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Johannesburg?
There are 9 operators available for flights from Scotland to Johannesburg as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Johannesburg?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Scotland to Johannesburg.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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KLM	PriceFrom £387	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £406	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,463 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £472	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,278 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £526	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,297 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £553	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 336 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £584	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,714 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £594	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,683 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air France	PriceFrom £597	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,653 reviews	Search Air France flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £658	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,113 reviews	Search SWISS flights

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