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 41% 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.

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 Edinburgh (a popular airport in Scotland) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 15h 55m on average. If you fly from Glasgow (another popular airport in Scotland) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 17h 05m.

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

Qatar Airways, KLM, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to South Africa

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 June 2026.

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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07:10 - 08:45

GLA

JNB

24h 35m

2 stops

18:35 - 19:45

JNB

GLA

26h 10m

2 stops

£613Multiple Airlines

Thu, 25 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul

15:40 - 22:10

ABZ

CPT

29h 30m

1 stop

00:10 - 15:00

CPT

ABZ

15h 50m

1 stop

£614Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

06:00 - 21:20

GLA

JNB

14h 20m

1 stop

23:15 - 23:10

JNB

GLA

24h 55m

1 stop

£614KLM

Thu, 25 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul

06:00 - 21:20

GLA

JNB

14h 20m

1 stop

18:50 - 16:15

JNB

GLA

22h 25m

2 stops

£634Multiple Airlines

Thu, 25 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul

13:10 - 10:20

EDI

JNB

20h 10m

2 stops

23:15 - 16:10

JNB

EDI

17h 55m

1 stop

£670KLM

Fri, 28 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

05:40 - 10:55

GLA

JNB

27h 15m

2 stops

01:35 - 20:25

JNB

GLA

20h 50m

2 stops

£672Kenya Airways

Tue, 1 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

06:10 - 08:35

EDI

JNB

25h 25m

1 stop

08:45 - 09:45

JNB

EDI

26h 00m

1 stop

£673Lufthansa

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

05:40 - 10:55

GLA

JNB

27h 15m

2 stops

17:00 - 20:25

JNB

GLA

29h 25m

2 stops

£674Kenya Airways

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

15:40 - 11:00

INV

CPT

18h 20m

1 stop

18:50 - 09:35

CPT

INV

15h 45m

1 stop

£681British Airways

Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul

11:45 - 10:25

INV

JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

19:35 - 11:50

JNB

INV

18h 15m

1 stop

£708British Airways

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

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Turkish Airlines flights from Scotland to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

6 Nov

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 00m

2 stops

JNB09:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

14 Nov

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 10m

2 stops

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£677

Turkish Airlines

6 Nov

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 00m

2 stops

JNB09:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

17 Nov

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£678

Turkish Airlines

1 Dec

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 40m

1 stop

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Dec

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£684

Qatar Airways flights from Scotland to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

9 Nov

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 35m

1 stop

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

16 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 50m

1 stop

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£688

Qatar Airways

28 Sept

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 10m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Oct

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£710

Qatar Airways

9 Nov

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 35m

1 stop

JNB08:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

18 Nov

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£732

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GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 25/6

07:10-08:45

2 stops24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

18:35-19:45

2 stops26h 10m

£613

AberdeenCape Town

ABZ - CPT

ABZCPT

Aberdeen Dyce

Sat 3/10

15:40-22:10

1 stop29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

00:10-15:00

1 stop15h 50m

£614

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 25/6

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

23:15-23:10

1 stop24h 55m

£614

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 25/6

06:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

18:50-16:15

2 stops22h 25m

£634

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 28/8

13:10-10:20

2 stops20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

23:15-16:10

1 stop17h 55m

£670

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 1/12

05:40-10:55

2 stops27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

01:35-20:25

2 stops20h 50m

£672

EdinburghJohannesburg

EDI - JNB

EDIJNB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/9

06:10-08:35

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

08:45-09:45

1 stop26h 00m

£673

GlasgowJohannesburg

GLA - JNB

GLAJNB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 1/12

05:40-10:55

2 stops27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

17:00-20:25

2 stops29h 25m

£674

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InvernessCape Town

INV - CPT

INVCPT

Inverness

Wed 1/7

15:40-11:00

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/7

18:50-09:35

1 stop15h 45m

£681

InvernessJohannesburg

INV - JNB

INVJNB

Inverness

Thu 19/11

11:45-10:25

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

19:35-11:50

1 stop18h 15m

£708

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, July 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 £367. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of July, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £392.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Scotland 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 £727 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 £622 on momondo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Scotland to South Africa

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 June 2026.
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.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to South Africa

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £367	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom £386	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,528 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £405	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £471	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,050 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom £492	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £525	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,061 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom £558	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,606 reviews	Search Air France flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £572	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,968 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £635	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,591 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Scotland with this policy.

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