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 35m.

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

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

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 35% 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 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.

£327 Cheap Flights from Scotland to South Africa in 2026

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16:40 - 22:10GLA Glasgow Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

00:10 - 09:45CPT Cape Town Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

34h 35m1 stop London Gatwick

£530Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

14:40 - 22:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

00:10 - 17:20CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 10m1 stop London Gatwick

£539Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

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

14h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:59 - 12:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GLA Glasgow Intl

14h 46m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£539KLM

Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

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

16:20 - 12:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 45m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 09:40CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 25m1 stop Istanbul

£565Turkish Airlines

Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 28 Feb

16:20 - 12:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 45m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 09:40CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 25m1 stop Istanbul

£565Turkish Airlines

Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 27 Feb

14:05 - 10:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 06:00CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£570Qatar Airways

Wed, 25 Nov - Thu, 25 Feb

14:05 - 10:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 06:00CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£570Qatar Airways

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 25 Feb

15:15 - 12:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

18:55 - 08:35CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

£590British Airways

Thu, 26 Nov - Tue, 2 Mar

16:15 - 12:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

20:40 - 11:40CPT Cape Town Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

£590British Airways

Wed, 25 Nov - Sat, 27 Feb

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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

05:45 - 00:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 23:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£770Kenya Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 2 Dec

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Kenya Airways flights from Scotland to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

1 Oct

GLA06:00Glasgow Intl

41h 15m

2 stops

JNB00:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

12 Nov

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 15m

2 stops

GLA21:20Glasgow Intl

£655

Kenya Airways

3 Jan

GLA17:15Glasgow Intl

44h 35m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31 Jan

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 20m

2 stops

GLA20:20Glasgow Intl

£675

Kenya Airways

5 Mar

GLA18:45Glasgow Intl

38h 10m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

4 Apr

JNB01:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 55m

2 stops

GLA23:10Glasgow Intl

£684

KLM flights from Scotland to South Africa

Our best KLM deals on Scotland to South Africa flight tickets

KLM

6 Nov

GLA06:00Glasgow Intl

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22 Nov

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 46m

1 stop

GLA12:45Glasgow Intl

£539

KLM

6 Nov

GLA06:00Glasgow Intl

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

19 Nov

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 31m

1 stop

GLA16:30Glasgow Intl

£540

KLM

22 Sept

GLA09:10Glasgow Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

11 Oct

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 40m

1 stop

GLA12:55Glasgow Intl

£589

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1 stop28h 30m

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Mon 5/10

00:10-09:45

1 stop34h 35m

£530

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Thu 8/10

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1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

00:10-17:20

1 stop18h 10m

£539

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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

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23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

£539

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GLA Glasgow Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Fri 6/11

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1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

23:59-16:30

1 stop18h 31m

£540

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

16:20-12:05

1 stop17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/2

17:15-09:40

1 stop18h 25m

£565

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

16:20-12:05

1 stop17h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

17:15-09:40

1 stop18h 25m

£565

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/11

14:05-10:30

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£570

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

14:05-10:30

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

12:35-06:00

1 stop19h 25m

£570

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

15:15-12:10

1 stop18h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

18:55-08:35

1 stop15h 40m

£590

EdinburghCape Town

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CPT Cape Town Intl

EDICPT

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/11

16:15-12:10

1 stop17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

20:40-11:40

1 stop17h 00m

£590

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, November 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 £700. If you aren’t able to travel to South Africa during the month of November, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £702.

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 £593 on momondo.

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Best price found	£327
Fastest flight time	14h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £327. The best return flight deal from Scotland to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £530.

The fastest flight from Scotland to South Africa takes 14h 00m

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

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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 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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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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