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

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to South Africa

How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

The flight from Scotland to South Africa 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 South Africa), then the flight time is 14h on average. If you fly from Edinburgh (another popular airport in Scotland) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 16h 30m.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

KLM, British Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Scotland according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to South Africa 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 South Africa?

Prices for flights from Scotland to South Africa refresh daily.

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

There are 9 operators available for flights from Scotland to South Africa as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?

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 South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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07:00 - 10:00GLA-CPT

25h 00m1 stop

08:45 - 20:05CPT-GLA

37h 20m1 stop

£514

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mer., 29 oct. - mer., 5 nov.

21:20 - 22:00GLA-CPT

23h 40m1 stop

00:30 - 08:35CPT-GLA

33h 05m1 stop

£525

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jeu., 16 oct. - sam., 18 oct.

07:30 - 08:40EDI-JNB

23h 10m1 stop

13:55 - 13:40JNB-EDI

24h 45m1 stop

£552Qatar Airways

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mer., 11 mars - mer., 6 mai

14:05 - 15:35EDI-JNB

23h 30m1 stop

13:45 - 12:35JNB-EDI

24h 50m1 stop

£559Qatar Airways

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mer., 19 nov. - ven., 5 déc.

16:20 - 10:50EDI-JNB

16h 30m1 stop

19:10 - 10:00JNB-EDI

16h 50m1 stop

£565Turkish Airlines

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mar., 20 janv. - sam., 7 févr.

11:40 - 12:10EDI-JNB

22h 30m1 stop

19:40 - 10:40JNB-EDI

17h 00m1 stop

£566Air France

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jeu., 30 oct. - dim., 23 nov.

13:15 - 05:50INV-CPT

38h 35m2 stops

15:20 - 12:45CPT-INV

23h 25m2 stops

£571KLM

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lun., 2 févr. - mar., 10 févr.

06:00 - 12:10EDI-JNB

28h 10m1 stop

19:40 - 10:40JNB-EDI

17h 00m1 stop

£573Air France

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sam., 1 nov. - dim., 23 nov.

11:00 - 10:50EDI-JNB

21h 50m1 stop

19:10 - 15:20JNB-EDI

22h 10m1 stop

£575Turkish Airlines

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ven., 30 janv. - sam., 7 févr.

06:05 - 22:05GLA-JNB

14h 00m1 stop

23:59 - 22:10JNB-GLA

24h 11m1 stop

£585KLM

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Air France flights from Scotland to South Africa

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Air France

30 Oct

EDI11:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 30m

1 stop

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

23 Nov

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m

1 stop

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£566

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Air France

1 Nov

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 10m

1 stop

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

23 Nov

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m

1 stop

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£573

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Air France

3 Feb

EDI11:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 10m

1 stop

CPT05:50Cape Town Intl

11 Feb

CPT07:55Cape Town Intl

15h 40m

1 stop

EDI21:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£652

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British Airways

30 Oct

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB03:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

23 Nov

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 55m

2 stops

EDI15:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

£643

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British Airways

1 Oct

GLA20:30Glasgow Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

JNB07:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Oct

JNB21:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 30m

1 stop

GLA10:45Glasgow Intl

£663

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British Airways

3 Feb

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 55m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

24 Feb

CPT18:55Cape Town Intl

15h 40m

1 stop

EDI08:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£739

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GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

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mer. 29/10

07:00-10:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mer. 5/11

08:45-20:05

1 stop37h 20m

£514

GlasgowCape Town

GLA - CPT

GLACPT

Glasgow Intl

jeu. 16/10

21:20-22:00

1 stop23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 18/10

00:30-08:35

1 stop33h 05m

£525

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 11/3

07:30-08:40

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 6/5

13:55-13:40

1 stop24h 45m

£552

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mer. 19/11

14:05-15:35

1 stop23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 5/12

13:45-12:35

1 stop24h 50m

£559

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

mar. 20/1

16:20-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 7/2

19:10-10:00

1 stop16h 50m

£565

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 30/10

11:40-12:10

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 23/11

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

£566

InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

lun. 2/2

13:15-05:50

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/2

15:20-12:45

2 stops23h 25m

£571

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 1/11

06:00-12:10

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 23/11

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

£573

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ven. 30/1

11:00-10:50

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 7/2

19:10-15:20

1 stop22h 10m

£575

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

lun. 29/12

06:05-22:05

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 31/1

23:59-22:10

1 stop24h 11m

£585

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Scotland to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £586. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £607.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to South Africa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £641. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Scotland to South Africa for around £735.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to South Africa is in the morning. Flights from Scotland to South Africa during this time can be as low as £638. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around £792.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around £702 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Scotland for as low as £620 on momondo.

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to South Africa?
There are 9 operators available for flights from Scotland to South Africa as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to South Africa?
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 South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Air France	PriceFrom £445	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,469 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom £456	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,385 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £475	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,407 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,968 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £555	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,624 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £558	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,730 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £574	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 280 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £581	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,334 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £596	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,361 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Scotland to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to South Africa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £641. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Scotland to South Africa for around £735.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to South Africa is in the morning. Flights from Scotland to South Africa during this time can be as low as £638. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the evening when prices are around £792.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

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

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to South Africa flight.

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

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

How long is the flight from Scotland to South Africa?

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

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Scotland to South Africa?

Can I find flights from Scotland to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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