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 Glasgow (a popular airport in Scotland) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in Johannesburg), then the flight time is 14h 20m on average. If you fly from Edinburgh (another popular airport in Scotland) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 14h 35m.

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

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

Which airlines fly to Johannesburg?

British Airways, KLM and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from Scotland according to our data. British Airways 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.

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 September 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.

£374 Cheap Flights from Scotland to Johannesburg in 2026

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06:00 - 22:00GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:59 - 16:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

18h 31m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£540KLM

Fri, 6 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

20:40 - 08:20GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 19:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

35h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

£544Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

09:10 - 10:30GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m2 stops London Stansted Algiers Houari Boumediene

20:40 - 18:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

24h 15m2 stops Algiers Houari Boumediene London Stansted

£565Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

09:10 - 21:20GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 12:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£589KLM

Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

12:45 - 10:25INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 10:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

16h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

£598British Airways

Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 25 Feb

10:20 - 10:25INV Inverness-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

19:35 - 10:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-INV Inverness

16h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

£625British Airways

Wed, 2 Dec - Thu, 25 Feb

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

£626Lufthansa

Tue, 16 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar

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

£631Turkish Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

16:20 - 11:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 15:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 30m1 stop Istanbul

£632Turkish Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

06:10 - 09:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

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

18h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

£672Lufthansa

Sat, 14 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

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17:25 - 10:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:15 - 16:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

£617Air France

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

13:40 - 08:15GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 35m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:45 - 11:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

26h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

£621Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

05:45 - 21:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£640KLM

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

19:35 - 04:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 25m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Doha Hamad Intl

09:45 - 10:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

£645Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

13:10 - 10:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

18:50 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

£657KLM

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

17:25 - 10:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

19:40 - 10:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£663Air France

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 3 Dec

07:55 - 04:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

09:25 - 06:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£688Qatar Airways

Sun, 13 Sep - Thu, 3 Dec

15:10 - 04:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£714Qatar Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 3 Dec

05:45 - 10:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

01:35 - 07:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Heathrow

£715Kenya Airways

Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 2 Dec

06:00 - 10:55GLA Glasgow Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

01:15 - 19:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

19h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl London Heathrow

£735Kenya Airways

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

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17 Sept

EDI17:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

1 Oct

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 15m

2 stops

EDI16:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£617

Air France

1 Dec

GLA13:25Glasgow Intl

20h 00m

2 stops

JNB11:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

26 Jan

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m

2 stops

GLA16:30Glasgow Intl

£635

Air France

22 Sept

GLA13:30Glasgow Intl

43h 50m

2 stops

JNB10:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

11 Oct

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m

2 stops

GLA16:10Glasgow Intl

£650

Qatar Airways flights from Scotland to Johannesburg

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Qatar Airways

22 Sept

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 50m

1 stop

JNB04:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

3 Dec

JNB09:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£675

Qatar Airways

14 Oct

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 00m

1 stop

JNB09:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

1 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 15m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£678

Qatar Airways

22 Sept

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 05m

1 stop

JNB04:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

11 Oct

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 20m

1 stop

EDI06:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£679

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GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Fri 6/11

06:00-22:00

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

23:59-16:30

1 stop18h 31m

£540

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Glasgow Intl

Tue 13/10

20:40-08:20

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

09:50-19:05

2 stops35h 15m

£544

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 13/10

09:10-10:30

2 stops24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

20:40-18:55

2 stops24h 15m

£565

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 22/9

09:10-21:20

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

23:15-12:55

1 stop14h 40m

£589

InvernessJohannesburg

INV Inverness - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

INVJNB

Inverness

Tue 1/12

12:45-10:25

1 stop19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/2

19:35-10:15

1 stop16h 40m

£598

InvernessJohannesburg

INV Inverness - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

INVJNB

Inverness

Wed 2/12

10:20-10:25

1 stop22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/2

19:35-10:15

1 stop16h 40m

£625

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/2

12:40-09:40

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

19:45-11:55

1 stop18h 10m

£626

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

10:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

18:50-09:40

1 stop16h 50m

£631

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/12

16:20-11:00

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

18:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

£632

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/11

06:10-09:40

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

19:55-11:55

2 stops18h 00m

£672

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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 £650, 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 £658.

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 £727 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 £593 on momondo.

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Best price found	£374
Fastest flight time	14h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £374. The best return flight deal from Scotland to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £540.

The fastest flight from Scotland to Johannesburg takes 14h 00m

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 September 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 £383	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,576 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £420	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,474 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £468	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,213 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £488	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 327 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £521	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,220 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £561	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom £581	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,650 reviews	Search Air France flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £593	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,653 reviews	Search Emirates flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £652	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,068 reviews	Search SWISS flights

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